debate.

through in those moments. Joe was authentic.

nothing.

Even Biden's critics said he was passionate and authentic tonight.

Joe was obviously responding to the nonsense to his left (Ha!) with real emotion and facts. Without the smile, it may have come across as simply repeating talking points. Not really, of course, but it would've been spun that way. Even MSNBC would've been whining about Joe's "lack of passion."

Joe was perfect tonight. Spot. On.

no question.

Versus Ryan's bloodshot panic and obfuscation

Joe should smile more.

While Ryan was talking, Biden was thinking, or taking notes
While Biden was talking, Ryan was smarmily smirkily smugging,
clearly well practiced to appear as if he hadn't a doubt in the
world he was smarter than the Vice President.. how could Biden
not smile?

How absurd the little fellow, with all his big knowledge about
Afghanistan, and how the President has fallen short. Isn't he
something! I can't wait for the cartoons, and the reviews.


I loved Joe

it was rocky for him though, like for Obama.
they used the same technique.
R/R are goners from here on in,
they have no more cards to play.

of the kitchen table. Brooks says Biden's passion kept coming through.

Marks Shields said now we know the reason Barack Obama chose Joe Biden for Vice-President.

I'd like to send it out.

The comments occurred during the 30 minutes of analysis featuring NewsHour political editor Christina Bellantoni, NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks and NPR reporters Ari Shapiro, Scott Horsely, Debbie Elliott and Brian Naylor.
I am not sure if there is a transcript of their remarks available or not.