Tell the truth please

I saw part of the VP debate yesterday and was surprised Palin did not respond to Biden's attack on deregulation. She could have brought up the government regulations which distorted the market. Regulations brought in by the Democrats. Apparently I'm not the only one.

Here is what Team McCain is telling me: Expect McCain to make the case on television, but don't look for him to turn to Obama in the next debate, point his finger, and say something like this (courtesy of the Ace of Spades HQ blog):

I stayed away from making these partisan attacks, even though you lied ridiculously about me and your own attempts at 'reform.' I held back, because partisan attacks—even truthful ones—would harm our country and reduce the chances of getting a vital bill passed. Well, the bill is now passed. I put country first. You didn't, and you lied on top of that. And now—only now that this crisis has been dealt with, to the extent we can—I'm going to give you a bit of straight-talk about Fannie, Freddie, my attempts to reform it, and your attempts to block reform on behalf of your big donors and friends in ACORN.....

The reasons given for such restraint appear poor to me and is causing much dissension among Republicans. By not defending the market they are making it easier for more damaging regulation should the Democrats win.

Also I like to know is what does Sarah really think about this? As McCain's side kick she has to follow her bosses line but would she take a different position if she was her own woman? I expect Obama to win this election. However Gov Palin has done well for herself and she would be a prime contender for Republican choice at next election.