Oh please, I was not necessarily a fan of Bentsen, but it was a classic line, Quayle was a big boy, he could take it.
Bentsen was a Democrat before the party sold out its soul, and when they were the loyal opposition, instead of what they are today.
I think Quale missed a fantastic opportunity when Bentsen said that to retort that he was glad to be a monogamous and honest man.
And then President Reagan's line to Bill Clinton: "I knew Thomas Jefferson; he was a friend of mine. Governor, you're no Thomas Jefferson!"
Reminds me of the time my uncle convinced my kids that he'd gone to school with St. Thomas More.
Not really. He sold out before he left politics. He was another Robert C. Byrd...just a prominent figure head who would spew the democrat rhetoric (most of the time not believing what he said. However, he still said it.)
Agreed. Calling the line a "cheap shot" means that Quayle had no chance to respond. He had a chance, and he didn't take advantage of it.