Last week, Eric wrote:

Believe it or not, there are more than four of five Americans who are qualified to moderate a debate. It's time for the commission to branch out and tap other talent.

Here's a good sign he's right: On Meet the Press yesterday, VP debate moderator Gwen Ifill said Sarah Palin “more than ignored” her questions, adding, “Blew me off i think is the technical term.” As Brad DeLong notes, it's one thing for Ifill to say three days later that Palin wasn't answering the questions asked of her -- but she should have done it during the debate:

When you are running a debate, and when one participant doesn't answer your questions. You say: “governor, please answer my question.” Gwen Ifill didn't do that.