With just about a month until Election Day, Vice President Joe Biden is in the middle of taking nearly a week off the campaign trail. He will return to doing campaign events on Thursday, when he will debate Rep. Paul Ryan in the vice presidential debate..... So while Biden is taking 6 days off the campaign trail at a crucial time in the presidential campaign, it's likely that he isn't completely off. He is said to be spending time with David Axelrod and other campaign advisers preparing for Thursday's debate. http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/biden-takes-6-days-campaign-trail_653879.html
I hope he DOES spend time preparing with the likes of Axelrod. Could be the best thing that happens to Ryan.
I think the best Biden could do is keep it close. If Ryan can get Biden worked up there is no limit to the gaffs Biden could commit. Obama my have them wire Joe's mouth shut for the debate.