Reply #4: The debate...

[snowbear]

My take on it...

Halcro-

Best moments: His comments about Ramona Barnes, his statement that religion has no place in politics, and the way he pressed Palin to answer his questions. Smooth talker.

Worst moments: Trying to convince viewers that managing a four-story Avis Car Rental was ample experience for negotiating a gas line.. Also, his off-the-wall plan for using OUR dividend checks for running state government. Sorry Andy, but the elephant started showing through the independent costume when you started on the PFD.

Palin-

Best moments: None

Worst moments: She tries to weasel out of answering questions by rambling on about everything except for what she's been asked. She didn't seem to realize that the Governor will play a roll in negotiating a gas pipe line. But like she kept saying "When I'm elected, I'll hire the best person to handle it" Her attempts to smear Tony backfired EVERY---SINGLE---TIME. I almost felt sorry for her when people started to laugh.. but then, I realize the stakes if she's elected and realized it was for the best. She's not ready for prime time and if you saw the Parnell debate, you'd be scared $hitless to trash your vote by handing it to Halcro.

In short, she SUCKED. From talking to a LOT of people today.. everyone --- even one time Palin supports --- felt the same way.

Knowles-

Best moments: Despite any attempts from Palin to catch him in a "gotcha" of some sort, he was as cool as the center seed of a cucumber! His responses were so eloquent and clear, that it made Palin's questions sound completely absurd. His explanations to both Halcro and Palin's questions were spot on and neither of them came back with rebuttals---EVER.

He reminds me of Wes Clark when he talks --- extremely intelligent and NEVER boring! He was a popular Governor for good reason. And remember --- he was a popular Governor when oil was at $9.00 a barrel. I'm so excited for Tony and Ethan to get the chance to take the helm with oil over $50 a barrel, but I seriously worry about the persnickety voters who have to find some minute reason to cast a protest vote which will likely favor Palin in the long-run.

Tony is ready to lead. He's got what it takes!

Worst moments: None.

We're already losing Eric Croft in Juneau. Please don't waste a vote that will give you and I Palin and Parnell!! If Tony isn't elected ---- we also lose Ethan.

That's Eric, Ethan and Tony.

How much you wanna bet Tony and Ethan will appoint Eric as Alaska State Attorney if they get elected? I see both Eric and Andrew in their administration.

Anyway.. that was my take on the debate.. Oh, and I think Palin's "Anchorage Daily Knowles" comment was lame.

By the way ~~ Welcome Aboard Ahgoo!!! We normally have quite a few Alaskans in here.. but lately it's kinda-sorta just been Blue, Ken and I.

The more, the merrier!!!