Biden came out swinging

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/decision2012/biden-ryan-debate-features-two-washington-veterans-with-very-different-styles/2012/10/11/6f24b4fa-13d4-11e2-bf18-a8a596df4bee_story.html

"Biden attacked Romney for his recent characterization of the 47 percent of Americans who pay no federal income taxes as people who consider themselves victims, arguing that it showed an insensitivity to the kinds of people he grew up with in Pennsylvania.

“I’ve had it up to here with this notion, that 47 percent,” he said. “It’s about time they take some responsibility here. And instead of signing pledges to Grover Norquist not to ask the wealthiest among us to contribute to bring back the middle class, they should be signing a pledge saying to the middle class, ‘We’re going to level the playing field.’ ”

At one point, he looked into a camera and said, “Look, folks. Use your common sense. Who do you trust?”"