Christy and I watched the Vice Presidential debate last night on ABC.  And as you probably already know, many of the pundits have weighed in on how they thought both candidates did in the debate.  The overwhelming majority give the win (if there is such a thing) to Biden.  Of course, we won’t know the true impact of the debate until the new polling data comes out in the days to come.

In my opinion, Joe Biden acquitted himself very well last night.  He reinforced Obama’s stance on many issues and made clear their plans on the economy and how they plan on dealing with foreign affairs issues.  Biden’s knowledge on the failed policies in place in the Middle East alone was impressive.  He was steady and confident.

As many predicted though, the post-debate spin focused more on the inexperienced Republican VP nominee, Sarah Palin.  I do agree with many who said she kept her composure quite well, and seemed genuinely engaged in debate with Biden.  The problem I have with Palin is how little knowledge she has of many of the things needed to be a leader of a nation.

In my opinion, McCain has made a choice in VP that exceeds arrogance.  He is banking on the fact that people in this country (mainly white women) will vote for him purely based on the fact that Palin is a white woman.  Because it cannot be because she’s versed in foreign affairs or economics; she showed last night she is a long way away from being able to hold her own in those arenas.  I’ll give her that she can speak intelligently on energy, and that is a big issue surrounding many things in the US right now.

But that doesn’t change the fact that McCain knew how much knowledge and experience she lacked and he picked her anyway.  And many will say…”But look at Obama!  He’s been in the Senate for less than 6 years!  He doesn’t have the experience either!”  And while he might not have the experience that Biden or McCain do, he’s made it his mission to become intelligent about all aspects of government, be it foreign or domestic.  Palin looked outmatched when it came to foreign affairs and the economy last night.  She simply doesn’t know.

And I don’t really blame her…I mean, she’s been in Alaska for her entire political career.  She’s been concerned with those issues (and rightly so), and so she hasn’t had to focus on national politics…ever.  And the Republicans are banking on the fact that you think that’s a good thing.  They hope you look at her candor and her lack of knowledge as “refreshing” and “every-man”.

Folks…the fact of the matter is that Palin as McCain’s VP in the 2008 Election is a complete joke.  It’s a farce.  And not only that…her beliefs will set women in this country back 50 years.  McCain is counting on women voting for him merely because Palin is on the ticket.  It’s almost as if McCain thinks so highly of himself as a Presidential candidate that he felt as if he could afford to have someone balance the ticket that had almost no experience in national politics, and had no real knowledge of how foreign policy works and how the economy works.

It’s tantamount to a slap in the face to each and every woman in the US.