Joe Biden won last night’s debate with a steadier presence and much more explicit and comprehensive explanations compared to what Sarah Palin had to say (although form-wise she handled herself half-decently). But he also made the strongest emotional impression with his story about taking care of two boys alone and essentially conveying his understanding of how life can hurt badly at times and what it’s like to struggle with a limited income. That was it, that was “the moment.”

October 3, 2008by Jeffrey Wells40 Comments