Little-Acorn
Well-Known Member
Democrats are relieved, and happier than they were, because Biden did better than Obama had in the last debate. Unfortunately, he didn't do better than Paul Ryan.
Biden looked rude and dour, pushing his way in, snapping at Ryan most of the night. Ryan was well poised, absorbing Biden's punches unflappably and continuing smoothly to make his points. Biden scored some good points on substance, but Ryan scored more on substance.
Basically Ryan won on style and demeanor by a large margin, and also won by a smaller margin on substance.
Bottom line: Ryan won. He continued Republicans' enthusiasm and determination.
Since Biden was more aggressive than Obama and also more substantive, he jazzed up the hardcore Democrats. Unfortunately, independents will remember his anger and rudeness more than his occasional good points. So the votes Democrats really need, will not come to them as a result of this debate.
Democrats are still on defense, still playing catch-up... and they are losing that fight.
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Biden looked rude and dour, pushing his way in, snapping at Ryan most of the night. Ryan was well poised, absorbing Biden's punches unflappably and continuing smoothly to make his points. Biden scored some good points on substance, but Ryan scored more on substance.
Basically Ryan won on style and demeanor by a large margin, and also won by a smaller margin on substance.
Bottom line: Ryan won. He continued Republicans' enthusiasm and determination.
Since Biden was more aggressive than Obama and also more substantive, he jazzed up the hardcore Democrats. Unfortunately, independents will remember his anger and rudeness more than his occasional good points. So the votes Democrats really need, will not come to them as a result of this debate.
Democrats are still on defense, still playing catch-up... and they are losing that fight.
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