Classicella, I believe that was 1988 (Lloyd Bentson to Dan Quayle), so 20 years ago. Killer line. I remember Reagan having fun with it: "Senator, I knew Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln was a friend of mine."
One other thing about Biden's speech that stuck out to me:
I've forgotten more about foreign policy than most of my colleagues know, so I'm not being falsely humble with you.
Now, I understand the figure of speech and all, but I don't know if he should be bragging about *forgetting* about foreign affairs.
Michael, you said:
The problem is that somewhere between his brain where the idea originated and his mouth where it finally saw daylight the "Biden Factor" came into affect.
Yeah, very likely.
I also think it's possible that underneath that loyal running mate persona, he still worries about Obama's inexperience, so this is a reflection of his own inner fears (conscious or subconscious).
Well, this campaign needed some comic relief, anyway. Biden's a gold mine.
PJ
