Republican
Watchers
If I'm a Republican watching the
VP debate, I think Ryan made better points that I agree with more. He was run
over by both the moderator and Biden. Biden was a dick, although his meds seemed
to wear off after about 50 minutes. He lied many times, and the press will not
fact check him the way they did Romney.
Verdict: Overall,
as a Republican watching, it was probably a draw.
Democrat
Watchers
On the other hand, if I'm a
Democrat watching the VP debate, I think Ryan had his talking points down but
wasn't up to defending against aggressive attacks. Biden may have blurred the
truth a few times, but overall I agree with what he said and was happy to watch
him dismantle Ryan. Plus, he was a dick, and that's what we need to beat
Republicans who will say anything.
Verdict: Overall,
as a Democrat watching, Biden won, although not by as big of a margin as Romney
last week.
Independent
Watchers
As an Independent watching the VP
debate, I think Ryan was likable and smart. He didn't sound as evil as Democrats
have made him out to be, but he looks a little inexperienced. Ryan didn't give
me a reason to vote against him. Some of the things he said made sense to me,
although I don’t feel like I heard everything because of Biden’s interruptions.
Biden was a real dick. If I am
seriously considering voting for Romney, Biden confirmed it. After seeing Obama
fail to defend his record last week or offer a plan for four more years,
followed by an asshole who can't be civil, I am just not persuaded to let them stay in the White House for four more years.
Verdict: I
want to call it a draw, but in the end Biden probably won, although he won like
the Oakland Raiders: dirty. You can’t respect that, and I probably won’t vote
for that.
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Nothing of what low-information
voters were told about the Romney/Ryan ticket was reinforced last night. Everything about the Obama/Biden ticket was
reinforced with Chicago-style tactics and the incivility.
What everyone can probably agree
on is that Biden was a dick. No Republican or Democrat votes were changed, so I’m
tempted to say this debate was meaningless. The outcome of the election won’t
change. But I think Biden may have
damaged the Democrats among Independent voters. If so, that could make a
difference on Election Day.
A pretty good summary. Ryan did what was required and showed himself to be steady, reliable. Vice presidential material (though young and inexperienced as you say). I must say I did squirm at the bean story, though.
ReplyDeleteMark said: "Vice presidential material (though young and inexperienced as you say)."
ReplyDeleteWell, as the old and experienced guy, Biden, came off as a dishonest buffoon, Ryan comes out away ahead.