I would feel better about Palin if she actually answered the questions that were asked-but she didn't. She kept saying the same things over and over and over again. Along with this, the whole 'I'm a mother and can relate to the average American' thing is getting a bit old. As proven by this debate, Biden has had to go through his own fair share of hardships. He may not be a mother, but he is a father, husband, and widow.
Also-How can the average American relate to someone who has a partner like John McCain, who owns seven-if not more-properties? The average person would more than likely never be able to own that much land at one time, especially with the economy being the way it is at the moment.
I believe the fact that people think she did so great -purely because she didn't completely mess everything up- is just sad. Sure, she didn't studder through the whole thing and fall flat on her face, but she did not perform in a manner that I would want-and NEED- the future Vice President of my country to have the the ability to do.