Daily Archives: October 2, 2008

Palin Strategy: Attack Biden

Posted on October 2, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

The AP has an article about tonight’s debate, Palin’s new plan: Go after Biden. According to some in the Palin camp, Palin will attack Biden’s voting record and gaffes. Attacking the gaffes will be easy. But will she have enough … Continue reading →

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VP Debate Moments

Posted on October 2, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

The year was 2000. Al Gore and George Bush were running for President. I was at Harvard, and I watched the October 3 debate in a Harvard auditorium. The students were laughing at Bush’s answers, as Al Gore sighed whenever … Continue reading →

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Free Advice for Joe Biden

Posted on October 2, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

Joe Biden will be walking the tightrope tonight. He’ll want to convey his knowledge, without coming across as patronizing and condescending to his opponent. One strategy will be for him to focus on McCain rather than Sarah Palin. This is … Continue reading →

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Watching ALF Last Night

Posted on October 2, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

I watched some episodes of ALF last night on WGN. It was cheesy, but I found myself laughing out loud a lot. I needed that medicine! On my Facebook profile, I said I was watching ALF and that I missed … Continue reading →

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Palin and Abortion

Posted on October 2, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

Here are some thoughts about Sarah Palin and abortion: 1. I watched part of an Alaska gubernatorial debate, in which Palin said that she personally would choose life if a woman were raped and wanted to have an abortion. She … Continue reading →

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