Most political ads, I think, soar over the heads of viewers, or get tuned out. This one may not. In part, voters may be taken aback because the footage shows Joe Biden to be such a forceful opponent and bear such obvious disdain for his own running mate, or at least Barack Obama’s actions — and that of other Democrats — in voting to cut off troop funding. The script doesn’t do the ad justice, but here it is:

ANNCR: In the midst of war, Senator Obama voted to cut off funding for our troops. What did Biden say?

JOE BIDEN: “They said they voted against the money to make a political point.”

ANNCR: He added…

JOE BIDEN: “This is cutting off support that will save the lives of thousands of American troops.”

ANNCR: Barack Obama.

Playing politics. Risking lives.

Not ready to lead.

The contempt just pours from Biden’s lips. Coincidence that we are seeing it now just before the VP debate? I think not.