However.
When a mature man wears cosmetic tape to disguise his age, that's different.
Clearly, Mister Biden feels threatened by the presence of a younger, more vital (and quite honestly, more telegenic) Governor Palin.
I would expect a candidate for the Vice Presidency to react to Gov Palin's youth by presenting a contrasting presence of statesmanlike wisdom.
Not by wearing cosmetics intended for old women.
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I have seen some old film on Biden before his plugs. I honestly think his plugs are a improvement.