5. Presidential Debate: John McCain vs. Barack Obama – Who Won? by Jerrry James Stone
On October 1st, Jerry James Stone asked readers to chime-in on the presidential debate: “John McCain and Barack Obama squared off in the second of three Presidential Debates this election season. Tell us who won and why.”
4. Sarah Palin vs. Joe Biden – Who Won? by Jerry James Stone
On October 1st, Jerry James Stone kicked off another popular debate-based post. In this one he asked, “Sen. Joe Biden from Delaware and Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska square off in the Vice Presidential Debate, 9:00 p.m. Eastern. Join us after the debate to tell us who won and why.”
3. Palin Ignored Chance to Promote Energy Independence by Alex Felsinger
On October 12th, Alex Felsinger dug up a story about Sarah Palin’s preference to sell natural gas to Japan where it sells for substantially more than in the lower 48. Alex wrote, “The idea that Palin is an energy expert was laughable already, but this decision showed a brash disregard for American energy independence, a cause which she champions nearly every day on the campaign trail.”
2. Who Won Wednesday Night’s Presidential Debate? by Timothy B. Hurst
Not surprisingly another post about the presidential debate was well-discussed, both in the post itself and polldaddy, where I set up another reader poll. On October 15th I wrote: “With full knowledge that a simple poll question cannot adequately capture your nuanced position on the presidential debates, you are encouraged to leave a comment below. If you’re happier with a simple poll, just follow the link – no strings attached.”
1. 700 California Wildfires: Why Don’t We Have Enough Resources? by Jennifer Lance
At the top spot of the most discussed post of the year is a June post by Jennifer Lance who wrote, “As someone personally surrounded by over 80 fires in a 10 mile radius of my home, I am pissed, frightened, anxious, and depressed.”
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