Palin surprised a lot of people by not imploding. I think she did fine for the "I'm speaking to the heartland of America" angle, but she didn't really say anything. Biden certainly did better at staying on topic and getting down to specifics (though I think he got a little carried away with the McCain-bashing) and seeming less like a cheerleader reciting empty chants.

What I'm afraid of, however, is that most of America's voting middle class (Jesusland) will find her act charming and be swayed by it.