Ryan: No Jack Kennedy?
The candidates couldn't quite agree whether cutting tax rates and eliminating deductions had ever been done before. Finally, Ryan declared: 'It is mathematically possible. Jack Kennedy lowered taxes and raised revenues.' Biden snapped back, rolling his eyes: 'Oh now you’re Jack Kennedy? This is amazing.'

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