I'm giving a talk today at noon, then going to parent/teacher conferences. But I have to take a minute to get ready for tonight's debate. I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to watch the debate at an event with friends and colleagues for Suzanne Pharr, the author of the wonderful book Homophobia is a Weapon of Sexism (which you can read online at her website!)
I also like the site On the Issues, because it allows one to compare a candidate's voting record and quotations using a template that is the same for all; this way, you can compare point by point.
Here's Joe Biden on the issues.Here's Sarah Palin on the issues. I find that I don't agree with Biden on everything (his record on reproductive rights is mixed, although he has been consistently in support of the idea that women should have the right to determine their own reproductive health and choices. I do NOT like his approach to the "drug wars" but I do generally like his record on issues of trade, education, health and foreign policy. I've heard him speak over the years, and he is nothing if not smart. Palin, on the other hand, advocates positions that I think are harmful and destructive. Period.
And yes, we are electing a president, but given McCain's poor health, there is a high likelihood that we could end up with President Palin if Obama does not win, so we have to take her seriously as a candidate.
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From what I heard via radio while driving, she bombed the debate and he did well. I don't know if anyone agrees with me.
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