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Must see TV: Palin v Biden

Updated on 02 October 2008

By Jon Snow

The self-styled hockey mom is preparing for the debate of her life against the vastly more experienced Democrat Joe Biden.

For two weeks Sarah Palin transformed the fortunes of the Republicans, bringing energy, youth and sheer gutsiness to the flagging McCain campaign.

A series of gaffes and mistakes took the shine off, although Biden is no stranger to the odd gaffe himself.

No wonder the debate is being billed as tonight's "must see TV".

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