From an outsider point of view, I thought the Democrats' foreign and domestic policy were outstanding. Trying to end the war, and able to sit down and discuss on the political issues would be a major boost to both USA and the world. A softer approach is what the world is seeking for after 8 long hawkish years under Bush administrations. Domestically, they proposed taxes to be levied higher on the higher income people in America in order to make sure the middle class who are the majority would benefit. I believe this strategy would straight away encourage votes for the Republicans. One would agree that the withdrawal of troops overseas will help in the government funds as it can be used in better ways rather than being wasted on the military in Afghanistan and Iraq. Biden's sharp analysis and clear arguments and criticism on the Republicans certainly rattled Palin. It is clear that he has pointed out that there is no difference between Bush and McCain.
Although Sarah Palin showed signs of nerve and avoided some of the questions, Palin and McCain administration do have one important policy. A policy that would garner most working class votes, that is, their governance would be able to attract investors with their low tax rates and thus help in creation of jobs. It is one policy that would outweigh other foreign policies and domestic policy which the Democrats proposed and that is fundamental to the election. Economically, the Republicans have a sound approach. Amidst the recent instability in the market, an untried and dangerous tax system could bring about more declines in the financial sector of the United States. However, Palin should show the Americans the concrete plans of the McCain Palin administration instead of just rattling on "change is coming", which most Americans would certainly want to know more about.
Imagining myself as a middle class American, I might just choose the Republicans as their domestic policies are more viable and is of closer concerns to major Americans. Ultimately, having a job is far more important than foreign policies with NATO, UN, and the Middle East conflict nations. But none the less, the charisma of Obama and Biden is undeniable. Americans might vote for the Democrats after 8 long era under the Republicans.
"If the debate was the defining test this Fall of Sarah Palin, she emerged from it largely unscathed... She may not have had any breakthrough moments but she never stumbled in response to any 'gotcha' questions and Senator Joseph R Biden Jr largely focused his attacks on John McCain, not her." Peter Baker, NYT's The Caucus blog
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