A skilled debater versus a skilled legislator

My quick take from the debate (after getting a chance to watch it) is simple. A good debater (Palin) battled a good legislator (Joe Biden). In that case, it was probably a draw. What Palin was able to do last night was essentially reassure base supporters that she isn’t a moron, that their faith is [...]

VP Debate

Tonight my lovely fiance and I had the rehearsal dinner for our wedding (!) and thusly were not able to watch the infamous VP debate. So my fellow thinkPoppers, as I study up the tape, the comment section awaits for your opinions, takes, etc….

For those who think Ifill is in the tank…

Fox news is a twitter this morning over Gwen Ifill moderating Thursday’s debate. She is writing a book exploring a new era in black politics. Obama is inevitably part of that story. Fox news is breathless in claiming Ifill is in the tank for Obama. We’ve even had a commenter here at thinkPOP insinuate the [...]

Gwen Ifill is not a household name, but she should be.

Gwen Ifill is not a household name to many Americans, but the 52 year old anchor of PBS’ Washington Week and correspondant for PBS’ Newshour is one of the most insightful, studious and down-to-earth reporters in the business. She should be seriously considered to take over Tim Russert’s spot on Meet the Press next year. [...]

Gwen Ifill Breaks Ankle (!) but will host the debate

Gwen Ifill, my second favorite news anchor and interviewer has apparently broken her ankle. According to mediabistro:
First On TVNewser: PBS’ Gwen Ifill has broken her ankle after tripping and falling down stairs at her home last night, a NewsHour insider tells TVNewser. We’re told Ifill had been walking up a staircase, carrying research related to her moderating duties at [...]