Obama Camp Mum on Palin

The best way to defuse an opponent? Don't push back. Let Palin-McCain self-destruct.

CNN: "I think Democrats have to resist the temptation of kind of poking at this hornet's nest," Democratic strategist Julian Epstein said on CNN's "American Morning."

"I think the media need to be able to go after her and ask these questions about her readiness, but Democrats need to move on, refocus this campaign again on [Sen. John] McCain and refocus on the question of change."

Obama and Biden Together on 60 Minutes

Great interview. Obama says he likes beer and says if he was pandering for votes he wouldn't go bowling.

Obama and Biden on 60 Minutes

Obama on Joe Biden and Sarah Palin.

Obama On Palin

WaPo: Sen. Barack Obama told reporters Friday that he has never met Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the new GOP vice presidential candidate, but "she seems like a compelling person . . . with a terrific personal story."

The Democratic nominee spoke to Palin for several minutes this afternoon from his campaign bus. According to senior campaign aide Robert Gibbs, Obama told Palin she would be a terrific candidate and that he looked forward to seeing her on the campaign trail. "He also wished her good luck, but not too much luck," Gibbs said.

The Obama camp is probably delighted. She had better bring her fur and her rifle and moose burgers to the vice presidential debate.