Sarah v Joe

I watched Governor Palin and Senator Biden in their first Vice Presidential debate and it looked to me like a Trades Union leader slugging it out the C.E.O.
The Governor was good but she needs to slow down a little, her rapid fire delivery was too much for me, she also appeared to be impatient and cold, despite the permanent smile. The Senator's delivery on the other hand was slow and methodical, he knew when to twinkle and when to go for the kill he also knew how to charm. I particularly liked the way he continually addressed the chairwoman as 'Gwen', a sweet personal touch, which I would imagine tends to work for the Senator.

Mrs Palin however didn't do the sweet and charming thing and her eyes weren't on Gwen but looking into the camera and so directly into the eyes of the American people. A shrewd if slightly cold move on Sarah's part. I loved watching this fabulous piece of political theatre and if I had to say who won the match I'd say the Senator won it. His vast experience at handling people and power shone through, whereas the Governor, although enormously successful and outstanding looked like a regular woman who couldn't believe her luck.