Sarah Palin: What Charles Gibson Should Have Asked

Photo from source, Slate

Part one of Sarah Palin's interview on ABC by Charles Gibson has already premiered on the east coast. The video is likely already available online, but I have resisted watching it before posting this piece.

The article below posits questions that Gibson should have asked. Going in, many people have assumed that the interview was bound to be a puff piece, probably with pre-approved questions. It is also pre-recorded, which allows for editing that might present the candidate in a more flattering light. For me, there's no way to know yet how it went. But the article excerpted below is a very good list for any journalist to follow, in my opinion.

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10 Questions for Sarah Palin

What ABC News anchor Charles Gibson should ask the candidate

ABC News anchor Charles Gibson's forthcoming interview with Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin—her first since being hoisted onto the ticket by John McCain—will give a national audience an unvarnished look at the candidate. Because Palin is telegenic and the interview will be shot against scenic Alaskan backdrops, the only thing to prevent the interview from turning into sweet Republican syrup will be tough questions from Gibson. . .

Read the list at: Slate