Posted on 08/23/2008 7:00:56 AM PDT by foutsc
Every presidential ticket needs at least one credible candidate, and the Democratic ticket has finally accomplished that. Joe Biden is a man of substance and stature. Love him or hate him, he's always got an opinion and it is usually well-informed, if not sometimes indiscreet. He's that rare politician who can be bitingly funny, warm, distinguished, and average Joe all at once.
I have a grudging admiration for Biden. I don't agree with him often, but his positions are always well thought out and well-reasoned. I like him because unlike most oily politicians, he comes off real and sincere. There's no guile, just Joe, telling it like it is. Here's a Biden quote from the Davos forum last year:
"You Europeans use George Bush's excesses as an excuse for your own lack of commitment. You've been reluctant to do anything apart from criticize America---get over it." -- Reported on a blog, on the subject of the 2004 Davos conference in Switzerland
Biden's ACU rating (American Conservative Union benchmark. Higher the percentage, more conservative) is around 13%. Senator Obama's is around 7%, so this is a very liberal ticket, which should make the Democratic rank and file quite happy.
But most importantly, if Mr. Obama is elected, at least we'll have some adult supervision when the phone rings at 3 am.
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Self destruction is the Dems goal. Unless they have something really, really bad on McCain.
Biden has no “off switch”..... he is an alcoholic on a rampage without the alcohol.
Neil Kinnock is honored.
Who’s the adult?
They picked Biden for the same reason why they teamed Bush with Cheney. I’m really surprised that they are willing to put up with the obvious comparison.
“I don’t agree with him often, but his positions are always well thought out and well-reasoned. I like him because unlike most oily politicians, he comes off real and sincere. “
Oy. Give me a break! How many beers did you have before you wrote this?
It’s very simple why Obama picked Biden: Obama needs GRAVITAS!!!
His ego would not let him pick anyone who would outshine him!
I think it’s a terrible pick myself. But then again I’ve been somewhat surprised at just how bad a campaign Obama has been running since he sewed up the nomination. McCain is certainly still more than capable of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, but I’m growing more confident of his winning in November.
Provides it or needs it?
So, Biden will be a good tutor for Obama?
This article is just too funny. Is this a joke or does this guy just not know who he’s talking about? I forgot how delightfully stupid liberals have to be to actually believe all the nonsense their candidates brainwash them with, but this election has reawakened me and has become a source of constant entertainment for me.
The words that he lifts from other people make him appear articulate, but is he clean?
Perhaps Barack is beholden to Joe, or he has a sense of humor and likes to joke around. Why else would he pick this clown for VP?
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