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We watched the Veep debate last night.

The human versus the robot.

A lot of pundits this morning call it a draw or a small edge to Pence.

Frank Bruni differs and so do I.

Mike Pence's Galling Amnesia

Not amnesia, really. Outright denial of his running mates public statements and positions.

I found it very frustrating to watch. And once again, a moderator who took no strong action to harness the yakking.

The Commission that puts this on has to find a better way to run the show.

So the frustration led to trouble getting to sleep. A sort of adrenaline buzz that wouldn't go away.

The tight lipped Pence is one of those morality players who want everyone else to tow a line which only he dictates.

No surprise that Gay Rights did not enter the picture. Pence has already shown his colors on that and it would do no good for further discussion on the Democrat side.

I do not know why people think this debate was unimportant. I can agree that it was in no way decisive.

To be honest, both VP candidates are new to the national scene. Neither has a depth of experience to give confidence and clarity to their positions. That was also evident last night. They are coming up in the ranks and have a future in both their parties.

If Trump loses, as I expect he will, I hope, Pence has positioned himself as a good starter in 2020. Kaine of course will be Vice President and that is the best platform of all.

But it is pretty well understood that the VP people get lost when the next time comes around. Joe Biden for example. Too old, too exposed.

But I am ahead of myself. We have to get through this one first.

Labels: 2016 General Election