Taking Bets on whether or not they let Caribou Barbie in the Ring with Biden next week

[Phred42]

As much as I'd like to see it - I don't think it will happen.

I'm thinking they will HAVE to keep her away from Biden by any means possible.

:rofl:

:popcorn:

[Kahuna]

1. I'm going to have some fresh popcorn popped for that one.

:popcorn:

[Kablooie]

32. I'll be on the edge of my seat with excitement. Who will win this debate? A difficult one to call.

[habitual]

2. that's just what i was thinking... they are gonna have to come

up with a way to stop that one from happening.. It's gonna be interesting to see what they come up with.

[roguevalley]

25. they tried to ditch this one to push hers back to later or perhaps

never and failed. I don't see how they can get hers canceled. The right wants her to quit. I don't know. She is a wrongheaded do or die never quit maniac.

[ColbertWatcher]

27. Take your pick ...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=4099838&mesg_id=4099838

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

3. Either she doesn't take part

or the repukes make it so scripted that all she has to do is answer "Yes" or "No".

I'm wondering, though, what spin they will try to put on her performance--my guess is "The big bad MAN was MEAN to the little WOMAN", or something like that.

[Frank Cannon]

8. If she goes through with it or not, she's screwn

It's going to be highly entertaining to see how the Republicans spin it, either way.

[shadowknows69]

16. Biden's too smart to fall into that trap

They'll still spin it that way but all they'll have evidence of is his being a statesman who really knows his shit.

[rurallib]

4. Think Palin is about to have a family emergency?

I can't even imagine what could possibly be used as an excuse unless the first dude would have a heart attack. 'Spose he'll take one for the team?

[Phred42]

5. LOL

First Dude is toast

[northsongs]

6. Just maybe she'll have to go visit...

the First Dude in jail, due to his arrest for failure to appear!

[Warren Stupidity]

7. They have no choice.

They will go with what they've got. Their minions will be all over the tubes agreeing beforehand that she will do badly in hopes she won't do quite as bad as they set the expectations for.

Their only play here is that Biden looks bad for having beaten her up so much. Joe will have to hold off and just let her demolish herself. Luckily, in addition to be being one of the most ignorant politicians I have ever seen on the national stage, she is also arrogant and nasty, a combination that will play directly against the only chance she has to not really hurt the ticket.

[Phred42]

11. They can TRY to use the "Biden beat up a girl" crap

But it won't stick past the first hour after the debate....on FOX.

After that the analysts will also eat her alive. They already are. Read the NATIONAL REVIEW for godsakes!

Palin Problem- She’s out of her league. http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=MDZiMDhjYTU1NmI5Y2MwZjg2MWNiMWMyYTUxZDkwNTE=#more

If she is going to be Pres.....

[Efilroft Sul]

41. History is also against those who try that "Biden beat up a girl" crap.

In 1984, Bush Sr. made a post-debate taunt toward Geraldine Ferraro, saying that he "kicked a little ass." About the same time, Bush Sr.'s wife, that Quaker Oats dude, said that she couldn't say what Ferraro really is, "but it rhymes with rich."

Biden should have no fear of going full throttle on Palin. If the McCain/Palin camp and their supporters cry foul, the Democrats can mock that Palin's no Geraldine Ferraro.

[DeadManInc]

9. Even the repukes where I work say Biden is going to eat her alive.

[NOW tense]

10. Biden on CNN

Was good. He was attempting to increase her expectations by saying that in watching previous video that she is good in debates. I personally think that expectations will be very low for Ms. Palin. McCain is trapped with her. They will have to push her into the spotlight. If she were to have a "family emergency" the conversation at this point would go directly to McCain's judgment. I think that after about a half hour of the debate she will completely fall apart and just give Miss South Carolina answers. I think that she is so overloaded with information that she can't keep it straight in her precious little head.

[terrya]

12. I don't see how they can. They have to let her go on.

And I hope I hear Biden, talking a lot this weekend and next, about how eager he is to debate her. Let him push the message that she HAS to be there.

[Jeanette in FL]

13. Daughter suffers a "miscarriage", Sarah rushes to her side.

There is no way that she is going to debate Joe Biden. I hope that you and I are wrong.

I want it to go on.

[annabanana]

37. We shoud DEF be in the lookout for this one..

It should set ALL the crazy bells a ringin'..

[TexasObserver]

14. She'll suspend her campaign on Tuesday because a moose is loose in Wasilla

She has to run back to make sure it is run out of town.

[Phred42]

18. They've find that the Moose is a Witch

which is why it needs to be run our of town

[Liberalatus]

15. Someone make sure to tell Biden...

NOT, and I mean NOT!, to use the phrase "What Governor Palin doesn't understand is..."

I am almost sure it was a trap laid by McCain for Biden to use on Palin to undermine her experience, in the same way he was using to undermine Obama's experience and knowledge. They are goading Biden, and if he takes the bait, the whole debate will be useless, as the MSM will only be talking about how the Big Bad Biden Bullied poor lil' Mrs Palin, and was obviously being sexist.

Nothing new, but I did find it odd, and irritating how McCain kept repeating that line. I swear, that is why I cannot be in a debate. I might have hit him for insulting my intelligence over and over.

[Phred42]

17. Agree

[lonestarnot]

21. Oh come on! Once should be fair!

:evilgrin:

[lonestarnot]

19. I'm making another investment in Depends! McSame is going to have to share with McMoose!

:D Can't wait! Is it Thursday? Time?

[Spritz57]

20. When does flu season start?

[LiberalHeart]

22. She'll be called away due to international incident (Russia staring back at Alaskans)

[BeHereNow]

23. I hope so- I need a good laugh and it will erase any doubt-

If she is allowed to make a fool of herself further,
and people still entertain the idea of allowing
her in the White House, then most certainly,
it is time to get the hell out of America.

BHN

[marions ghost]

24. Look for those

odd pauses as she searches for input from her left earring...

:freak:

[A-Schwarzenegger]

26. Remember what a beloved figure Admiral Stockdale became after his debate?

She should come out and say, like the Admiral, "What am I doing here?"
And then everybody will love her again.

As bad as she'll do, they have to send her out only because
not sending her out would be worse.

[annabanana]

39. (but everyone agreed that he didn't belong there). . . n/t

[JimWis]

28. I have had this gut feeling for several weeks now - the debate

is not going to happen. I have no idea how they will get her out of it, it's just a feeling. But I am still hoping - and I can't wait to watch Joe wipe her out.

[onenote]

29. I'll take that bet in a heartbeat

Of course she'll debate. And don't be surprised if she's not a total disaster. First of all, expectations have been set so low -- below basement level -- that there's really no way she can do as badly as is being predicted. Second, I've prepped witnesses (for hearings, depositions, trials, etc). and even the worst of them can get by with a passing grade if a decent prep job is done. The mccain/palin folks know where her limitations are. They are going to push for her to be "likable" not a policy wonk or a strong leader. Just a likable "maverick" type person. That's going to be their goal.

[Phred42]

30. If she does debate - it will be all over for her and Grampy

[Kablooie]

31. Dan Quayle will be standing in for her.

Or Yogi Berra.

[pokerfan]

33. I am already having SNL flashbacks

Sam Donaldson: Vice-President Bush, there are millions of homeless in this country - children who go hungry, and lacking in other basic necessities. How would the Bush administration achieve your stated goal of making this a kinder, gentler nation?

George Bush: Well, that is a big problem, Sam, and unfortunately the format of these debates makes it hard to give you a complete answer. If I had more time, I could spell out the program in greater detail, but I'm afraid, in a short answer like this, all I can say is we're on track - we can do more - but we're getting the job done, so let's stay on course, a thousand points of light. Well, unfortunately, I guess my time is up.

Diane Sawyer: Mr. Vice-President, you still have a minute-twenty.

George Bush: What? That can't be right. I must have spoken for at least two minutes.

Diane Sawyer: No, just forty seconds, Mr. Vice-President.

George Bush: Really? Well, if I didn't use the time then, I must have just used the time now, talking about it.

Diane Sawyer: No, no, Mr. Vice-President, it's not being counted against you.

George Bush: Well, I just don't want it to count against Governor Dukakis' time.

Diane Sawyer: It won't. It will come out of the post-debate commentary.

George Bush: Do you think that's a good idea?

Diane Sawyer: You still have a minute-twenty, Mr. Vice-President.

George Bush: Well, more has to be done, sure. But the programs we have in place are doing the job, so let's keep on track and stay the course.

Diane Sawyer: You have fifty seconds left, Mr. Vice-President.

George Bush: Let me sum up. On track, stay the course. Thousand points of light.

http://snltranscripts.jt.org/88/88adebate.phtml

[patomime]

34. ...I just loved...

Joe Biden's response with Chris Wallace -- I'm paraphrasing --
that he wasn't going to be condescending with Palin like John was with Barack.

Priceless!

She'll come out on stage - he'll come out on stage --
he'll smile wryly -- and -------

she'll run away!

[DainBramaged]

35. Hey, Sarah! I can see the end of your political career from my house

That would crack me up if Joe said that.

[OakCliffDem]

36. Republicans know they are going to lose, Palin will be in the debate

The MSM will take her side and complain about those mean old Democrats.

[annabanana]

38. If she DOES show up.. All the game will be in Spin Alley!

The press will not allow her to be characterized as the hopeless, hapless train wreck that she is. It will be very very very funny watching the fluffers at work after this one..

[Vinca]

40. Mitt will show up to debate after Mooseburger begs to be let off the hook

to go home to tend to Trichinosis or one of the other kids. Mitt will be ushered in as the economic expert who can save us all.

[peekaloo]

42. It'll be historic. The first debate of its kind to feature multiple choice answers.

:hurts: