An Unscripted Moment? Impossible!

One of Biden's high points in the debate (besides putting an end to this ridiculous maverick talk) showcased genuine emotion. It provoked a reaction similar to Obama's "black America/white America" speech, with some Bill Clinton sprinkled in for good measure. But speaking of Clinton...

Why Joe Biden's crying moment is different from Hillary's: because it's about how his wife and daughter died, not how much he wants to be president. It's about how he can understand the tough times and just because Palin has ovaries doesn't mean she is the only candidate who knows what it means to have a family. I don't even think he planned on saying it until Palin said (re: Biden's second wife, Jill, being a teacher) that her "reward will be in heaven". Let's not send Biden's second wife to heaven yet, okay Sarah?

But the feeling came from the heart. It's the actor's difference: Biden's trying to hold in the tears while Hillary's forefully extracting them for clear political gain. From what we know of Biden, I think this was a spontaneous moment.