"She's not lived in the world of Washington, so she doesn't know every detail of all the questions senators deal with," Lieberman told NBC's Andrea Mitchell. "But, frankly, that's her strength. I think that's why a lot of regular people out across America think she's going to be their voice."
Mitchell interjected, "Senator, she wants to be a heartbeat away from the presidency. You know, that doesn't mean just being an average mom, it means bringing other skills."
But Lieberman stayed on the point, stating later, "I think tonight is not a kind of final college exam. I think the point is who is she as a person... Whether she can answer every detailed question, I don't think that ultimately matters to the American people so long as they think she passes those other personal thresholds."
So, according to Holy Joe, if Americans do not care if their potential Vice President can answer questions as long as she has a perky personality. Funny, though, that applicants for citizenship (i.e. the privilege to call oneself an American Joe Six-pack) are expected to not only answer questions but answer them correctly.
Here are some random questions from the new naturalization test:
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
What is the "rule of law"?
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
There were 13 original states. Name three.
When was the Constitution written?
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Who was President during World War I?
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Do you think Moosegirl could pass without cramming?