Biden debate strategy - Be cordial, or go for the jugular?

[Lakerstan]

I think there are two paths that Joe Biden can follow in the upcoming Vice Presidential debate.

On one hand, he could be like a puncher in boxing - attempt to rip her to shreds with his knowledge (and her lack of knowledge) on the issues, and go for the knock out. This would no doubt excite the base, but could be a turn-off to independent voters.

On the other hand, he could be like a tactical boxer - jabbing here and there, and going for the one punch when it's open. This may appear to be less aggressive than his base (us) would want, but it may appeal more to undecideds.

So - does he go for the 1st round KO, or late round TKO?

[TheCowsCameHome]

1. Slowly feed her the rope.

She'll do the rest.

[1corona4u]

2. (another thread to hide)

[A-Schwarzenegger]

3. You dont go for the jugular of somebody who's already bleeding to death.

[madaboutharry]

4. I think he can

politely go for the jugular.

[BumRushDaShow]

5. Or the 3rd option is to just answer the questions as best as he can. n/t

[Sparkly]

6. He could say, "With all due respect," and THEN go for the knockout.

Actually, I don't know-- what's the forum? Will they be sitting around a table again?

[gateley]

7. Biden is ALWAYS cordial!

He goes for the jugular on their policies and misstatements - never personally.

And with Palin showing us more of her lack of understanding ANYTHING, he doesn't have to do a thing except answer the moderator's questions - his responses along will show how lacking in substance Palin is.

[rvablue]

10. Amen to that !! n/t

[mtnsnake]

8. I think he'll just let Palin implode all on her own

[1Hippiechick]

24. Not if she is allowed to babble on and dominates in that beauty-pageant-idiotic-blather

Surely, the moderator will cut her off! While what she says may be idiotic, for him to stand there and let her "have her say" is DEFERENCE, which I don't think he should do, particularly since DEFERENCE was a demand of the Republican Party. I'm surprised that the questions have not had to be presented for approval by the Repukes.

I think he needs to weave into his responses FACTS that REFUTE her claims about her "governorship" and "mayorship" claims.

[clydefrand]

9. Cordially go for the jugular? He's nice enough to do that.

He needs to tell it like it is and lay off pointing out her weaknesses. Let her show them to the people. If he attacks her, many people will be offended that he's picking on the poor little woman.

[BlooInBloo]

11. Just answer the questions given to him. She'll look like the fucking idiot she is....

as soon as she opens her mouth.

[quakerboy]

12. Neither

Wait for the debate. See what game she is going for. Beat her on her own ground, whatever it is.

[tpi10d]

13. go after McCain and Bush

Demonstrate depth of knowledge. Be courteous and tactful to Palin to a fault. Even share a laugh or two with her.

When this all plays out she well may be a sympathetic figure to many middle of the roaders. Out of her league, limited ability, but more of a symbol of McCain bad judgment and impulse for choosing her than any fault on her part.

[brooklynite]

14. Option 3 - ignore her completely...

Pretend that John McCain is at the podium instead of Sarah Palin. Answer every question based on what McCain has said and what McCain would do, and let Palin self-destruct exclusively with the moderator.

[LiberalAndProud]

15. He must be a gentleman, because that's what he is.

Authentic looks good on him.

[BlueIdaho]

16. How about this - be honest and show America he is ready to be the Vice President

[zbdent]

17. Pre-debate statement should read something like:

"She compared herself to a pit bull, and I've heard that pit bulls are pretty vicious.

Besides, if I treated her any more gently than anyone else I'd be facing, that would be sexist, right?"

[Hansel]

18. Go after John McCain's jugular. She's going after Obama's. n/t

[ladjf]

19. He should be patient, listen carefully, be himself and don't

try to force anything or try to humiliate her. It will turn out well.

[lligrd]

20. Take The Fatherly Approach - This Will Hurt Me More Than It

hurts you but you have to learn.

[mrreowwr_kittty]

21. Ignore Palin as much as possible and attack McCain in every statement.

[Orsino]

22. Be professional and caring.

Let Palin work for us.

[Poseidan]

23. He Should...

Treat her as he would treat a man. Or, simply outshine her, allowing her to expose her own 'short-comings'.

[Ramius]

25. Sink/swim on her own- but call her on blatant lies-otherwise demonstrate his vast knowlege on issues

He shouldn't IGNORE her (a la McCain)... no "contempt" should be shown, friendly, but don't take her too seriously.

[Bread and Circus]

26. It's easy...be cordial and knowledgeable, there's only 2 things

that will be remember from the debate

1.) if Biden is a dick
2.) if Palin is a ditz...

All Biden has to do is be cool and he won't lose any ground.

[Debi]

28. #1 will be like the second coming - Biden is never a jerk. n/t

[Debi]

27. He's a gentleman. He'll be polite to her and responsive

but he'll attack McCain and the policies the McCain/Palin team proposes.

Senator Biden knows how to disagree without being disagreeable.

[PADemD]

29. Be cordial and let Tina Fey handle the rest.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

30. Slow and polite

He should be like Obama was, respectful and in command.

[terrya]

31. Be cordial and he should just show his knowledge.

That will be enough.

No way should he attack her.

[mzmolly]

32. Cordial and knowledgeable. I think she'll hang herself without our help?

:shrug:

[4_Legs_Good]

34. I think you're right

Be strong, sure, and know everything.

Let her drone on about whatever she wants.

Then press her, if necessary, to be more specific, to show she actually knows the issues.

And then see what happens, and go from there.

David

[WheelWalker]

33. She will break down and collapse. Joe will offer his handkerchief. Poignancy.

:puke:

[Hepburn]

35. Cordial...and act like a gentleman...totally.

Nothing says BAD NEWS more than a man beating up on a woman. Yes, that is a sexist point of view...but it is totally true. She can and will get away with shit he cannot do. What Biden needs to do, IMO, is to look presidential...and let her on her own look like a fucking airhead.

JMHO