SDG here. Haven’t got much to say about last night’s vice-presidential debates, other than that both of these guys come across as more capable, more intelligent, and more presidential than their running partners. Going back to the presidential debates after this will be a real letdown.
I’ve always found Cheney’s low-key, unflappable delivery to be extremely authoritative — he comes across like he’s giving you the straight facts and he doesn’t care whether you believe him or not. He got in some real zingers last night, and my own opinion is that Edwards, as capable and polished as he was, didn’t land punches with the same force as Cheney.
However, Cheney DID make one VERY unfortunate mistake. In rebutting Edwards’ comments about Halliburton, Cheney misspoke in referring to FactCheck.COM when he meant FactCheck.ORG.
FactCheck.ORG is the non-partisan political informational service to which Cheney wanted to refer viewers.
What’s FactCheck.COM?
Before last night, it wasn’t anything. So of course someone snapped it up. To find out who, visit FactCheck.com.
(Don’t worry, it’s not porn. Although some might feel it’s just as evil.)
Thanks to my buds on the Arts and Faith message boards, where these facts came to light for me.
Incidentally, FactCheck.ORG analysis of the VP debates is available at their site. As usual, they find fault with both candidates.
John Edwards == Dan Quayle