In assessing the debate the smirks, interruptions, goofy laughs and in general rude behavior of Joe Biden have as much weight as the points made by the participants and the moderator. Each candidate made some factual mistakes but each may have accomplished what he set out to do. Biden apparently wanted to dominate to make up for Obama's lackluster performance in the debate with Romney. Ryan sought to stay on his goal of comparing Romney's plans for the economy and foreign relations with what he termed failures by Obama.
In the long term a debate between two vice presidential candidates is not expected to have much effect on the upcoming election. However, two amazing statements by Biden could have some effect.
Biden blamed intelligence for the screw-up of falsely blaming a video on you-tube for the attacks on Benghazi. While the president of Libya quickly said the attack on Benghazi was pre-planned and carried out by terrorists Obama and the state department were a week later still blaming the film.
Another startling statement by Biden was that the consulate did not asked for security help. Two security officials were emphatic that requests for added security were made. Two state department officials confirmed the requests were made and they turned them down.
Will the media continue to allow the Obama administration to avoid telling the truth to the American people?
In the long term a debate between two vice presidential candidates is not expected to have much effect on the upcoming election. However, two amazing statements by Biden could have some effect.
Biden blamed intelligence for the screw-up of falsely blaming a video on you-tube for the attacks on Benghazi. While the president of Libya quickly said the attack on Benghazi was pre-planned and carried out by terrorists Obama and the state department were a week later still blaming the film.
Another startling statement by Biden was that the consulate did not asked for security help. Two security officials were emphatic that requests for added security were made. Two state department officials confirmed the requests were made and they turned them down.
Will the media continue to allow the Obama administration to avoid telling the truth to the American people?
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