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Cautious debater

Editor's note: The following analysis was written by guest host Dan Warner Is it possible that the much more experienced in world affairs Joe Biden enters tomorrow's vice-presidential debate with Sarah Palin disadvantaged? That was the concenseus expressed during tonight's News Talk Online on Paltalk.com. Many callers said Biden must be careful to debate Palin without offending women. Several suggested that he must be careful to not "slap her down." But some callers, women mainly, felt that she should be challenged directly because to tread lightly would be demeaning to women. Republican presidential candidate John McCain's age and his health were raised as issues as well. Making his choice of a running mate far more critical than Barack Obama's. Palin's demeanor during the debate was also discussed. Some callers felt that she had to show that she's really serious, and not just a bubbly deferential figure. They also felt that Palin's strong point is energy. Biden's foreign policy issues. Several women expressed the view that the vote should not be based on gender. They said they will not vote for McCain simply because Palin is a woman. Of course, the nation might not be in this political mess had the Republicans nominated Ron Paul and the Democrats Bill Richardson, clearly, in my view, the best candidates during the primary process representing their respective parties.