Vice Presidential Debate Video Corner

by Amanda Hess October 2nd, 2008October 2nd, 2020

In preparing for tonight’s much-anticipated Vice Presidential debate, the Internet has been a-twitter about Sarah Palin‘s tendency toward making horrific, embarrassing gaffes, and Biden’s . . . tendency toward making horrific, embarrassing gaffes. In order to boost tonight’s debaters a bit, here’s some positive footage of the two candidates:

Jed Lewison of the Huffington Post has compiled this video showing Sarah Palin performing well during the 2006 Alaskan gubernatorial debates. Since Alaska is just a “microcosm of the United States” . . . maybe, just maybe!

[youtube:v=UYaJkWUBP3s]

A great Joe Biden moment, from last year’s Democratic Presidential debates. Moderator Brian Williams asks Biden about his “uncontrolled verbosity” and characterization as a “gaffe-machine.” Biden’s response:

[youtube:v=XberX_t-WvI]

Nominate local icons for Best of D.C.!

Don't rely on an algorithm to get you the news you need.

Hi, you've read five articles this month! Will you consider signing up for our newsletter?

Hi, you've read 10 articles this month! If you value City Paper, will you support it? A contribution of any amount helps keep City Paper free and keeps us publishing.

Do you know D.C.?