During the vice-presidential debate, it was obvious from the onset that Vice President Joe Biden’s conduct was intentional in trying to overpower his opponent by his smirks, interruptions, snide remarks and complete rudeness — no doubt prompted by six-day, closed-door coaching.

Paul Ryan showed restraint, intelligence and breeding

Biden, seasoned politician, did not win the debate; he bullied it. By attempting to make his opponent uncomfortable, he succeeded only in making himself seem more ridiculous — a harbinger of the present administration in Washington.

We sorely need class, intelligence and character returned to the White House.

Clayre Alexander

Milesburg