I remember watching the debates during the presidential campaign. One of the more memorable events was during one of the first 2008 Democratic primary debates on MSNBC. Joe Biden was questioned about his knack for saying things that spark controversy and become fuel for his political opponents. Biden was asked if he could reassure voters that he would be able to control this particular aspect of his personality on an international level as the position of president would require. Rather than give a lengthy explanation, Biden used "wit" as Heinrichs describes. The situational humor allowed Biden to sway the audience his way, making the viewers forget that he hadn't really offered a reasonable response.
Biden's response to the question-- "yes."
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