A field guide to vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin’s debating style

The World

Tonight, Alaska governor and Republican vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin takes on Delaware Senator and Democratic vice-presidential hopeful Joe Biden in a highly anticipated vice-presidential debate. As an Alaskan journalist and ex-Palin employee, Larry Persily has had many opportunities to witness her technique. Guest: Larry Persily, Alaskan journalist and a former employee in Sarah Palin’s Washington office. He was a questioner at her 2006 gubernatorial debate.

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