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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBiden did well tonight,
especially considering the circumstances.
But, I kinda wish he wouldn't grin so much when Trump lies or says something inane. I would prefer a scowl or look of disgust - I believe that would get the message across more effectively. IOWs, Trump isn't merely laughable, he is contemptible.
Ligyron
(7,624 posts)DarthDem
(5,255 posts)It's an expression of disbelief. He has done it in debates before, to good effect.
calimary
(81,194 posts)Ryan was trying to hold up his end in the VP debate but Joe just chuckled at a few of his comments. Because they literally were laughable.
Jim__
(14,074 posts)Rhiannon12866
(205,135 posts)And she still actually won. Joe Biden may have been trying to keep from laughing.
tman
(983 posts)Buckeye_Democrat
(14,853 posts)He handled the "debate" extremely well given Trump's behavior.
Fyrefox
(300 posts)Trump was trying to goad Biden into losing his temper by flying in his face and coming on in his typical insulting playground bully mode. Biden had to respond strongly while maintaining control, and I believe he pulled it off and appeared far more presidential. Trump lowered the bar for conduct right at the onset, and the moderator failed to maintain control...
MyNameGoesHere
(7,638 posts)Send your alerts now. Trump is a cunt.
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)he still was clearly what we need now.
Awsi Dooger
(14,565 posts)In watching the clips his face looks a bit gaunt. That can cause someone of that age to look older and less strong.
I thought he looked ideal weight during the convention speech