MyDD :: I'm glad it's Biden...

I'm glad it's Biden...

by btchakir, Sat Aug 23, 2008 at 08:54:40 AM EST

Why?

Longer experience in government than McCain
He owns 1 house... and it's in Delaware... and he commutes to and from it and doesn't live in Washington DC
He is, after 3 decades in the Senate, not a wealthy man, ie: he lives on his Senate Salary and does not turn his political power into $$$
Tremendous foreign policy background
Relatively enemy free... people on both sides love him

Now some bring up his verbosity... I pulled this off YouTube from one of the earlier Presidential Primary Debates. This says it all:

Under The LobsterScope

Tags: Joe Biden, VP, Campaign (all tags)

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Re: I'm glad it's Biden... (2.00 / 5)

I wasn't thrilled about Biden at first for various reasons. But I am definitely becoming more comfortable with the idea of Biden as VP as I learn more about him.

Obama-Biden will be an easy ticket for Dems to support.

FWIW: Joe Scarborough on MSNBC absolutely loves Biden, which kind of surprises me. At least Obama's getting some good coverage from the MSM.

by Will Graham on Sat Aug 23, 2008 at 09:29:23 AM EST

I love that clip (2.00 / 3)

I think like a lot of Americans, I'm just really learning about Biden now. Most of us (even folks like me who have been obsessing this year) don't know every single political actor and their actions intimately.

If Biden acts like what I can see from here, we're in good shape.

Motley Moose: Progress Through Politics

by chrisblask on Sat Aug 23, 2008 at 10:08:53 AM EST

Re: I'm glad it's Biden... (2.00 / 3)

This was a safe choice and it shows Obama's practical side. Biden wasn't my first choice but I trust Obama. He did'nt choose a yes man that's for sure. REC

by canadian on Sat Aug 23, 2008 at 10:24:38 AM EST

Re: I'm glad it's Biden... (2.00 / 2)

After my initial ARRGGHHH no, what the hell does he offer, I am increasingly comfortable with this ticket (see, that didn't take long at all). I like the looks of it and there seems to be a good balance of traits between the two candidates.

I particularly like Biden's personal eschewment of great wealth, as you mentioned.

by mady on Sat Aug 23, 2008 at 12:09:55 PM EST

I like Biden just fine........ (none / 0)

but can someone please explain why it wasn't Hillary who was picked?

Another proud Hillary Clinton supporter for Obama

by Sandy1938 on Sat Aug 23, 2008 at 12:11:23 PM EST

Re: I like Biden just fine........ (none / 0)

I think, given whom he chose, it was just a question of wanting a low-key running mate without the strong positives or negatives a Clinton would bring to the ticket. Biden did horribly in his own race, does not really have the kind of ooomph that Hillary and Obama have, and I think that was what Obama was looking for. Given there are many ways to approach the issue of VP and that the last two we've had have been as strong as the sitting president, this is kind of a reversion to the older model of second in command.

I do hope that Hillary is able to, if she wants, become a strong part of Obama's administration; she is a remarkable person and obviously has a huge base of support and much to offer the country.

by mady on Sat Aug 23, 2008 at 12:24:27 PM EST
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Thanks (none / 0)

for bring this back out.

I love it!

Washington Woman

Progressive Blue

by kevin22262 on Sat Aug 23, 2008 at 04:00:31 PM EST

I love that clip (none / 0)

it approaches "best possible answer" in so many ways.

by Neef on Sat Aug 23, 2008 at 07:51:55 PM EST

also (none / 0)

look at Barack and Hillary's reactions.

by Neef on Sat Aug 23, 2008 at 07:54:05 PM EST
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