Well, he is a dope.

Via Weekly Standard:

Joe Biden, on his way to tonight’s vice presidential debate in Kentucky, asks the press, “You ever see me rope-a-dope?”

From the pool report:

Vice President Biden arrived at about 10:50 a.m. at New Castle Airport. He climbed out of a gray SUV, greeted some military (see below) and then walked toward the press gathered near the wing.

Asked about tonight’s debate he said, “Looking forward to it.”

Asked about his strategy, whether it was rope-a-dope, he responded: “You ever see me rope-a-dope?”