Thursday, October 23, 2008

The Trifecta

First of all: Wow.

A debate run by grown-ups? Journalists who ask informed questions? What a novelty.

Also impressive that within sixty minutes, Sen. Collins found time to associate herself with President Bush, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK).

Will Vice President Cheney's feelings be hurt?

More seriously: It's remarkable to see how the dynamic between the two candidates shifts when they face serious, probing questions. And when the format is designed to extract information about their positions and records.

It's as if Collins and Rep. Allen took a one-hour vacation from the lethargic, center-right Maine media landscape they've spent the last year mired inside.

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