Biden may cause Cold War II?Russia aren’t laughing over US vice president Joe Biden’s recent insults against Russia, which brought potential political problems and Dick Cheney comparisons.
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Biden and Palin agree; media treats them differently
When Sarah Palin says it, it’s stupid. When US VP Biden says it, he gets graded on a curve, says Joe Taranto about reaction to their comments on Israel’s military rights against Iran.
Guy Rundle: How the US is brewing imperialism with disengagement
Media around the world have been screaming that Biden had given the green light for an attack on Iran in his interview on ‘This Week’ with George Stephanopolous.
Obama walks a tightrope on Iran
Benjamin Sarlin examines the uber-cautious rhetoric employed by the White House on Iran.
Only Benjamin Netanyahu can go to Palestine
Israeli PM Netanyahu agreed to talk, but he gave no hint of the shape of a political settlement he might be willing to accept. Still he’s the best hope for peace.
Biden aiming to keep seat in family?
Joe Biden still hasn’t resigned from the Senate — could be he grooming his son for the seat? asks MSNBC.
Behind Biden
The Herald Tribune looks at the life and background of Joe Biden.
Biden says McCain is “loose”
Joe Biden believes McCain has been “getting a little loose”, reports Real Clear Politics.
Abolish the vice presidency
From the 12th amendment to the current campaign, the LA Times analyses the institution of the vice presidency and considers its historic legacy.
Palin exceeds expectations
The woman who portrayed herself as a Washington outsider has overcome obvious nerves in the debate against Senator Biden. The Guardian reports on Governor Palin’s performance in the debating arena.
The nightmare VP debate scenario
According to the Huffington Post, the VP debate has the potential to spiral out of control for both candidates.
The Poll Bludger dicussion thread: Palin v Biden
Crikey blogger William Bowe is hosting a discussion of the Palin-Biden debate over at his The Poll Bludger blog. 210 comments and counting!
Palin’s Failed Cute: ‘Say It Ain’t So Joe’
For much of tonight’s debate, Sarah Palin avoided any spectacularly obvious stupidity and Joe Biden steered clear of any casually offensive statements. Then came “Say It Ain’t So, Joe,” an attempted cute catchphrase deployed by Palin that not only failed spectacularly but which was also followed by a cascade of other dumb attempts at adorability.
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Who won tonight’s debate?
As the dust settles from the first and only vice presidential debate, the punters are deliberating on who came out on top. Forbes is opening the floor to debate.
The grating debate: Palin v Biden
Palin didn’t gaff, Biden didn’d gaff but did the hockey mom hold her own against old man Biden?
Liveblogging the VP debate
And they’re off! Here’s some links to interesting blogs which are live blogging the Sarah Palin - Joe Biden debate.
How Sarah Palin blew it
Joe Biden and Sarah Palin were talking to two different Americas Thursday night.
