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	Biden's Burden

oscarrob

10-2-2008 1:19 PM

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debate, politics, palin, biden, democrats, republicans

oscarrob says:

I don't see the issue as one of staying "positive." The issue is whether Biden can effectively challenge Palin without appearing condescending or sexist.

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