First I have to say I thought it was a good debate. Both candidates gave their all and answered the questions in a very professional manner. This is my take of the candidates:

I saw in Biden a man who believes everything he said. He seemed honest and did his best to point out why Obama was the right choice. But I have to agree with Palin that Biden did go back to the past many times as oppose to simply pointing to what would be done by him and Obama. I also saw Biden pretty much use Democratic talking points and found it interesting how Obama chose a man who before he was the VP pick said would side with McCain and felt Obama was not ready to lead then after was chosen still thinks Obama made some poor choices such as his pick for VP. I am not too sure how anyone could believe they could get anything done when they seem to disagree a tad bit too much for my taste. I did also notice he almost repeated some of his comments that have made him look bad before.

I saw in Palin a woman who seemed very nervous at first but after a few questions all of a sudden became very confident and, to me, did not give those who were expecting her to screw up the satisfaction. She was very professional, very strong opinionated and did not miss a choice to throw back at Biden some of his own comments and mistakes. She did not seem to show much fear after a while. She did, however, go back to some subjects quite often which sorta killed her when it came to answering what the moderator had asked her and it cost her a comment that was cut off by the moderator. She did however do a great job and showing just how down to Earth she really is, how she is some much like the rest of us as oppose to being above us. She defended McCains with great answers and comebacks while Biden actually attacked Obama on a few occasions. I saw too much divide amongst the Democratic ticket in my opinion.

The moderator did a fine job questioning both candidates. The questions were fair, very good and professionally handled, except when she cute Palin off. Sure, it was her right as that is how these debates work, but I think she could have done it a bit more professionally; though Palin did earn it because she went back to previous questions just to make sure Biden's comments were corrected, which she did many times.

All in all I saw a great debate where Sarah Palin did not back down, did not foul up and did not crumble under the pressure like many believed she would. Personally, I think she gave Biden (and Obama) a run for their money. She showed them she may not be an expert on everything but she is no hack.

Sarah ruled this debate in my opinion. But that's just me. I won't deny my opinion is in part biased, but I gave Joe Biden the benefit of the doubt and he did not disappont me, but he did not convince me either.