Biden's debate performance reminded me of Dan Quayle's performance in his VP debate. Quayle began his political career as the congressman from my home district, so I had heard him speak many times. He was even the speaker at my college commencement (we share the same alma mater). The debate was easily the worst performance I had ever seen from Quayle. The Bush handlers had clearly over-prepared him for the debate. I could see him struggling to remember what they had told him to say, instead of just being himself.
Quayle's career never recovered from that debate performance. I hope Biden is more fortunate.
Biden's debate performance reminded me of Dan Quayle's performance in his VP debate. Quayle began his political career as the congressman from my home district, so I had heard him speak many times. He was even the speaker at my college commencement (we share the same alma mater). The debate was easily the worst performance I had ever seen from Quayle. The Bush handlers had clearly over-prepared him for the debate. I could see him struggling to remember what they had told him to say, instead of just being himself.
Quayle's career never recovered from that debate performance. I hope Biden is more fortunate.