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After the VP Debate (10/2) will Republican pundits find a reason to call Joe Biden a sexist?

Settled as No

While the Democrats have kind in saying that Palin represents a formidable opponent in debate for Joe Biden, can she really stand toe-to-toe with a Senator with 35 years of experience debating on the Senate floor? Will Republicans defend Palin by accusing Joe Biden of being sexist?


Settlement details: As reported by "This Week" with George Stephanopoulos.

 
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Yes
74%
No
26%
Activity: H$2,420
Settled as No on Tue 7th Oct 10:31am PDT

Suspend date: Thu 2nd Oct 5:59pm PDT Settlement date: Tue 7th Oct 10:31am PDTPrediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Thu 2nd Oct 5:59pm PDT have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled

Initial likelihoods: Yes: 75%

Action history:

Created Sat 6th Sep 9:56pm PDT by ruzel
Changed Suspend date Thu 2nd Oct 2:59pm PDT by destry[Admin]: was: "2008-11-04 20:59:00"
Suspended Thu 2nd Oct 5:59pm PDT : Suspend date reached
Settlement requested Tue 7th Oct 10:20am PDT by rbrog77: I looked around and could not find anything
Settled as 'No' Tue 7th Oct 10:31am PDT by destry[Admin]

Suspend date: Thu 2nd Oct 5:59pm PDT Settlement date: Tue 7th Oct 10:31am PDTPrediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Thu 2nd Oct 5:59pm PDT have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled
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Predictions (26)

26 predictions

8 weeks ago
humorzo predicted Yes (H$100 at 74%)
8 weeks ago
tkohler predicted Yes (H$100 at 75%)
8 weeks ago
neuronexmachina predicted No (H$100 at 25%)
8 weeks ago
david1 predicted Yes (H$100 at 75%)
8 weeks ago
csykes predicted Yes (H$100 at 75%)
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Comments (5)

  1 dieseldog
biden has treated her fairly as far as i know. he's one of my favorites dems...don't think he'll be sexiest. he speaks his mind and gets in hot water for it from time to time. i like politicans who blow less smoke up your behind than the normal politican.
posted 12 weeks ago
  2 dieseldog
i don't know how else to do this, so heres a brief explanation. i ain't nic-picing, nor am i gonna flag every question i see as a potential problem. (only the ones i wager on) the minor problem is the suspend date. the potential bigger problem is "Republican pundits". if biden gave her flowers and treated her with the upmost respect there will be some Republican pundits who said he was sexist..especially if he wins the debate. plenty of time before the debate for somebody to review this. if i was wagering i would flag first. you can use your own judgement.
posted 12 weeks ago
  3 randburg
I agree with dieseldog...In the process of firing up the audiences at BOTH conventions, some very respected keynote speakers said atrocious non-truths to get their constituents to BOIL...and they did.

I agree with dieseldog that however Joe Biden treats Sarah Palin, SOMEBODY is going to scream sexist and we can't presume that the comment is fair or justified. I'm not going to participate in this question either "as it stands now". Considering Joe Biden's fine reputation for ethics, the starting odds are WAY OFF, unless we EXPECT irrational accusations from someone who is a Republican Pundit. In other words, as it is set up now, this question is not about Joe Biden or Sarah Palin at all: it is about unpredictable and possibly irrational comments from either party. IMHO, this is not "fair game"...
posted 12 weeks ago
  4 Erik
Settlement details: As reported by "This Week" with George Stephanopoulos.
Suspend date: Sun 4th Oct 2009 11:59pm CDT (1 year to go)
So....If George doesn't report anything on the Sunday following the debate, we still wait until October 2009 to settle...'cause he might make a comment about it next summer. Heck, what if George isn't still the host of "This Week" next October? A void, I guess.
posted 12 weeks ago
  5 destry[Admin]
I have contacted the question creator and will post some added clarifications as soon as I hear back.
posted 12 weeks ago

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