There isn't going to be anything blockbuster about this post...just an honest assesment of the VP debate tonight. I will shoot you straight...Biden did better than I expected. Ryan did well too...they obviously have two different styles, and I personally think this is the key takeaway from tonight.
I will come at this from a salesperson perspective:
First...let's look at content:
Ryan likes to explain things, whether that be his position or policies...truthfully, for the average person watchign the debate...it may have even been too much and over the public's heads. BUT, if you are listening for plans, and to actually learn what their vision is...he is very precise.
Biden...he appears to throw "stuff" out there, BUT says it with assertiveness and confidence. So what I will say is this...just because you speak confidently, doesn't mean that what you are saying is true.
Next, let's look at styles:
Biden...assertive, confidence, and in the opinion of some...rude. My personal take...he was a little much in the interupting department (which obviously disrupts the content of the Ryan message). So, if you like the fact that Biden was rude in his smurks and interupting, then you will think he did a great job of going on the attack. He spent more time attacking Ryan, then actually telling the American public how these next 4 years will be any different than the last.
Ryan...he isn't a bulldog like Biden. Ryan is a thinker, and an intellect. So, if you were looking for content and explanations...then you appreciate him. He was respectful of the moderator and of Biden...and he did not play into Biden's theatrics.
So, do I think that this debate was a game changer...No. I think that Biden catered to his base (taxing the wealthy, and blaming Bush)...and I think the Ryan catered to his base. (Providing plans, solutions, and drawing contrast from the Obama administration).
*So I pose the question to you...do you want an administration that blames others, takes little responsibility (even though what Ryan said tonight was accurate...that you had a Demorat President, and Deomocrat House AND Senate...they could have done literally whatever they wanted to)...and from an economic standpoint did not get the job done
OR do you want an administration with a different approach...one that plans to create jobs, which would put Americans back to work, and cut spending where possible to help balance a budget (and actually pass a budget...keeping in mind that it is a fact, Obama has not passed a budget in 3 years)
What did you think?
Thursday, October 11, 2012
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