MYTH: Joe Biden makes a lot of gaffs.

[Ian David]

THE TRUTH: Joe Biden does NOT make a lot of gaffs when you calculate in terms of percentage of words spoken.

[AllieB]

1. Also, he has been in the public eye for over 35 years.

He makes a gaffe about every 8-10 years so that certainly isn't a whole lot.

[polichick]

2. Myth is all they have - McShame is a hero and a maverick, Palin is "one of us"...

The right wing is a club of hollow vapid storytellers.

[uppityperson]

3. Heard this from my (supposed) lib in-law. Biden keeps sticking his ft in his mouth, and Palin is a f

fool. I asked what he meant about Biden and he said he just talks too much and isn't honest, no specifics. He listens to NPR too much.

[endthewar]

4. McCain's camp has lowered the expectations for Biden

Not very smart on their behalf. I think the polls are showing that Americans are split over who will win this debate. The MSM has a tendency to try to overcorrect and make things as "even" as possible.