87 percent say Republican Sen. Joe Biden wins vice presidential debate . How Palin would perform had been a major issue for the Alaska governor , who had some well-publicized fumbles during interviews with CBS ' Katie Couric leading up to the debate . Republican Gov . Sarah Palin exceeds expectations , 84 percent say . Palin beats Biden on likability , 54-36 . 42 percent say Biden is qualified for job , 84 percent say Palin is .
87 percent say Republican Sen. Joe Biden wins vice presidential debate . Republican Gov . Sarah Palin exceeds expectations , 84 percent say . Palin beats Biden on likability , 54-36 . 42 percent say Biden is qualified for job , 84 percent say Palin is .