The highlights of the closing statements

Biden said he’s looking for an even shot for all Americans. “The president and I are not going to rest until the playing field is leveled,” he said. Twenty-three million Americans are struggling for work today, Ryan said. He and Romney were asking the public for their support, he said. “This is not what real … Continue reading →

Abortion and Catholicism

Both vice presidential candidates are Catholic. “My faith informs me,” Ryan said. He said he believes life starts with conception. A Romney administration would be pro-life with exceptions to rape and incest, and the health of the mother. The administration and its track record with dealing with abortion is infringing on his First Amendment rights, … Continue reading →

Taxes

Biden said that the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy should expire and the middle class should pay less. Ryan said that the math didn’t add up. “There aren’t enough rich people and small businesses to tax to pay for all their spending,” Ryan said. “Watch out, middle class, the tax bill is coming to … Continue reading →

Medicare and Social Security

Rep. Paul Ryan used the Romney campaign attack that Obamacare takes $716 billion from Medicare, citing his grandmother, mother and his dependence on Social Security, especially after his father died. He says the president’s plan has a death panel in place run by bureaucrats with no medical knowledge. “Medicare and social security are going bankrupt … Continue reading →

The economy

Biden: “It’s about time they take some responsibiity here. They should be signing a pledge to the middle class saying we’re going to level the playing field, give you a fair shot.”  Ryan’s plan to bounce back the economy: – get America energy independent – help people who are hurting get jobs they want – … Continue reading →

Biden’s foreign policy talking points

“We can debate the timeline, whether it’s that short or longer. To do this peacefully, you gotta get them to change their minds.” “We will not allow the Iranians to get a nuclear weapon.”     “We’ve made it clear, big nations can’t bluff; this President does not bluff.”   Continue reading →