Vice President Biden won the VP debate, and I think he won it, in large part, by being a demagogue.
After Ryan explained his views on privatizing Social Security, Biden said, "You saw how well that worked." This is how Democrats debate privatizing Social Security—they make it sound risky and scary. "Look what happened when the market crashed! That is what Republicans want to happen to your retirement!"
If I were debating Biden, I would have asked if he had any of his retirement in investments or if he was depending solely on Social Security. Then said, "what we need is a plan that allows for more returns but still maintains a minimum benefit." I am puzzled as to how Republicans can't win this argument. It's a choice! Nobody has to put their money in the stock market!