I was on the plane but I got to catch the tail end of Biden's remarks, and then the post-game analysis. He seemed pretty on to me. The seven kitchen tables line was great of course, but in general he was just what he was supposed to be -- tough and witty and plain-spoken. And the couples looked good together.
My early thought is that Biden's experience and age could mesh really well with Obama. Biden goes back to a time when Democratic giants were in the Senate. He served with Hubert Humphrey, Phil Hart, Frank Church, Birch Bayh and other genuinely great Democratic senators. This is not a campaign talking point since no one knows who these people are anymore. But Biden's direct connection to that Democratic tradition and era may show through in subtle ways. So it's not simply a question of, he's got experience and the kid doesn't. Biden has a policy gravitas because of that connection that may show through over time.
