Links of the Week 10 October 2008

Top Five
(In No Particular Order)
SNL Biden/Palin Opener
I don’t know about Scranton but Wilmington is a fine place to grow up. Ok so I grew up in Newark but still

Bill Maher Takes On Palin’s Debate Performance
I’m surprised that no one is talking about the fact that if all Republican males can say about her performance is how they reacted when she winked that they are being sexist. Ok so that isn’t all they talked about but I think that comment is as bad as when they talked about Condi Rice’s knee high boots when she first became Secretary of State.

John McCain’s Rage is a National Security ConcernBiden Explains Debate Moment Where He Choked Up
One of my favorite moments in this debate because it shows Joe Biden the person not Joe Biden the Senator.

Palin On Fox News: Couric Annoyed Me
I have to say that if Palin wants to talk to the American people without a filter then she should give more speeches or make unfiltered statements at press conferences. She should not get upset at people doing their jobs. No one forced her to be interviewed by Katie Couric and if she is from the “media elite” you knew that before you sat down with her. If you are a real maverick why not be interviewed by a Washington outsider say a reporter from the local Wasilla paper or TV station. Just something to think about.

Politics
Los votantes, no el Alcalde, mandan en NY

Joe’s Tears: the Political Power of Paternal Love

Who Won The VP Debate? Biden Scores Big

Obama’s Professorial Advantage

Blitzer: “Apparent” McCain Has “Some Disdain” For Obama

Signs of Growing Friction Between McCain and Palin

Economy

The Worst Crisis Since the Great Depression?
This author says no. I agree but I do hope that real regulation comes from this “crisis” and that it stays.

Knock Out: CNBC Confirms Lehman CEO Punched at Gym

Nervous Days as Consumers Tighten Belts

Other
The Obamas’ Greatest PDA Moments (SLIDESHOW)
A really nice slideshow. Nice to see a positive image of marriage in the media in this country.

Oldies But Goodies

The politics of women and leadership

Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert: Mock the Vote

Video
2000 George Bush vs 2008 John McCain. Are they MCSAME?

The Job

Frank Luntz Focus Group: Palin is Ready!
A clip from a group of people that liked Palin’s performance and think that she is ready to be VP.

Women Against McCain Palin
This is a link to two videos that this group has discussing abortion rights in extreme situations suck as rape and incest.

“That One,” McCain Calls Obama In Debate (VIDEO)