More people watched the VP debate than watched the last Presidential debate. Anderson Cooper said that twice as many people watched the Vice Presidential debate than watched the finale of American Idol, which commands a huge audience. And they weren't watching the VP debate to see what Biden had to say.

OK, OK, call off the attack dogs. My only point is this ..

Whatever negatives you have to say about Sarah Palin, her accent, her mothering abilities, her blunders with Katie Couric, her lack of knowledge on foreign affairs and the economic situation ..... you can't deny that she is a colorful character and she shoots from the hip! People can't wait to see what she does next, how she looks, whether she makes any blunders, etc. She has invigorated the election process. She has charisma and people are drawn to her.

Palin may not be the next vice president, but I'll betcha she'll be on the Washington scene for a long time to come.