senior it is you eviscerate the things that you know that rely on. not only for their well-being, but for their dignity. for their dignity. and their pride. they made a clear choice. lower the standard of living for those on medicare and medicaid rather than ask anything of the wealthiest. >> there you have it. we are back. that was vice president joe biden yesterday at the white house in a briefing for senior citizen's issues with a critique of the paul ryan budget, which republicans, including mitt romney, do support. democrats are convinced that the budget will become toxic once the public understands how harsh it is. the biden speech will be a harbinger in many kass of attacks that could come this fall. with me now, chris cillizza and author of "the gospel." erin mcpike. real clear politics.