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ananda

(28,870 posts)
Fri Oct 12, 2012, 12:06 AM Oct 2012

Also, I hope everyone noticed Biden's dig against Citizens United!

When Martha asked the question about campaign tone. He wisely pointed out that many campaign ads are sponsored by vague hugely funded entities known as SuperPacs with the clear implication that much of the nastiness does not come from the candidates.

That was a great response. Biden was really focused and intelligent tonight, right on target.

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patrice

(47,992 posts)
1. Oh, Yes! I was just making a list of how VP Biden scored. I will add that. Thanks for reminding me.
Fri Oct 12, 2012, 12:10 AM
Oct 2012

Angry Dragon

(36,693 posts)
2. Also put in there that Lyan-Ryan said that Congress would decide how
Fri Oct 12, 2012, 12:15 AM
Oct 2012

the tax cuts and loopholes worked out
the same Congress that has a 9-10% approval rating

patrice

(47,992 posts)
5. Spitfire has just posted a link to the full video. It'd be good to cut it up for tidbits like this &
Fri Oct 12, 2012, 12:22 AM
Oct 2012

comment just as you did about that 9-10% approval rating, and then spread those sound bites around.

Thanks for reminding me that he said that. Should be a REAL motivator for getting out the vote, maybe even amongst a few moderate Republicans that is if there are any left.

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