the buzz log

Move over baseball—scrutinizing Sarah Palin has become the new national pastime. Here's a roundup of what people are talking about today...

Elementary-gate!
When asked by a third grader to describe the job of vice president, Palin said she would be "in charge of the Senate." It's a tremendous oversimplification of her potential duties, and many were quick to point this out. Some even insinuated that perhaps Gov. Palin doesn't even know what a VP does. Others pointed out that these were third graders, not a room of political science majors. A panel of experts wonders: Is the media being sexist?

A free pass for Joe? Say it ain't so!
Gov. Palin is doing her best to point out that she is bearing the lion's share of the bad press. In an interview with CNN, the governor mentioned that Sen. Biden, her vice-presidential rival, once remarked there would be an international crisis during an Obama presidency. Palin said during the interview that had she made that remark, she would be "held accountable," but that Sen. Biden got a free pass. Points go to Palin since the interviewer agreed.

The lion, the moose, and the wardrobe
And then there are the clothes—we're sure you've heard of them by now. The governor has apparently been wearing a wardrobe bought and paid for by GOP backers. How much did the fancy duds cost? $150,000. Clearly this hockey mom doesn't shop at Wal-Mart. Searches spiked on "palin wardrobe," "palin shoes," and "palin clothing allowance." Still, in fairness to the well-dressed governor, she has said that she plans to donate her swanky threads to charity. Good news for Goodwill.