"Joe Biden, on the other hand, thinks we had television in 1929, and that FDR was the president."

Is that the best comeback you can make? If so, Obama/Biden are in good shape.

Obviously he screwed up with details - but the facts do remain that FDR stepped in to bring the country out of the depression that began with the 1929 crash and the country floundered for three more yeares under Hoover. FDR was not afraid to go on on radio, starting "the Fireside Chats" and gave the nation confidence in their leadership. Unlike McCain who cannot walk and chew gum at the same time. Why is he so afraid of a debate?