nobama: “The private sector is doing fine. Where we’re seeing weaknesses in our economy have to do with state and local government, oftentimes cuts initiated by governors or mayors who are not getting the kind of help that they have in the past from the federal government.”   (Why aren't they getting help from nobama?)

(And who has been in charge the last four years?)

Update from the Des Moines Register as of 2:45 pm 10/12:

Biden won.  34.7%  (524 votes) 

 Ryan won. 53.97%  (815 votes)

I don't think we will be seeing republibub around here much longer. He and his candidates keep getting slaughtered.

A friend sent me a link to a newspaper article from Melbourne, Austrailia. Even they get it precisely, republibub:

12 October 2012, 3.48pm AEST

Biden laughs and loses the vice presidential debate

Ryan won for two reasons.

First, because Biden lost.

Second, despite his smirk, Ryan maintained control of his emotions overall, used congruent gestures, spoke in a tone and speed that was clear and calm, and presented himself more professionally.

https://theconversation.edu.au/biden-laughs-and-loses-the-vice-presidential-debate-10053