Though an Experienced Debater, Biden Is Often Tripped Up by Spontaneity


	Though an Experienced Debater, Biden Is Often Tripped Up by Spontaneity

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10-1-2008 11:20 AM

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Though an Experienced Debater, Biden Is Often Tripped Up by Spontaneity
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