Comments on: Obama-Biden 08 is a Powerful Reality: A Historical Perspective

By: William A. Stoddart

William A. Stoddart — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:25:36 +0000

You are correct in your appraisal of Senator Biden, Jim Soles. I am a senior-citizen and have lived in Delaware all of my life. Being a small state, we in Delaware all consider Joe one of us. He is bright, energenic and very approachable. Besides the DuPont Company and chickens, he has made himself an all time state icon. Unlike Darrell, I predict that Senator Biden WILL be able to, “generate enthusiasm with the young idealists.” Just like Obama, Joe’s oratory is inspiring. Along with his extra-ordinary command of inter-national relations, he has always been the champion of poor and middle class folks here at home. Joe has consistently made me proud to be a Delawareian and I am sure he will make us all proud as our next Vice-President!!!! Buzz

By: Darrell Prows

Darrell Prows — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:34:03 +0000

Biden tried and failed in the same contest where Obama and Clinton achieved clear personal popularity. Once again he failed to really make his mark. If I felt that this was going to be a close contest, the inclusion of Biden would not make me optimistic. Clearly it has done nothing to generate enthusiasm with the young idealists who formed the original core of support for Obama, and who really can and should carry him to victory.

By: Stuart O'Neill

Stuart O'Neill — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:30:35 +0000

Darrell: His comment has nothing to do with ‘forcing’ a partition. The Iraq constitution calls for a loose Federal government and near autonomy for those three regions.He was asking for Iraq to do what their constitution called for. Got 75 votes in the senate to support his plan.

By: PEACE OUT FOR UNITY

PEACE OUT FOR UNITY — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:05:32 +0000

Biden placed fifth and Clinton was supported with 18 million votes and voices heard ! The elephants are already on attack ads concerning Biden. “You need to listen to Biden when he said,Obama’s not ready to be president.” Biden’s comeback will be……………..? Never the less, Biden’s candor is refreshing ! What does he think about half credit in America for votes in the primary? Biden’s vote to support NCLB was a mistake that he owns up to for changes to come.

By: PEACE OUT FOR UNITY

PEACE OUT FOR UNITY — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:14:07 +0000

Very direct and like Biden’s frankness. Funny how just a few months ago he didn’t think Obama was ready to be president.

By: Pamela Leavey

Pamela Leavey — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:27:01 +0000

Jim Soles

You're right on every count on Biden and this one is a plus: "He doesn’t politely debate. He throws punches."

I know a lot of Dems look at him as being rather centrist, but he's gotten a lot accomplished in the Senate and he does throw punched which we need.

By: Darrell Prows

Darrell Prows — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 02:03:07 +0000

My point is that I don’t see Biden as “the best and the brightest” and that the first time voters would have made this a landslide even without the compromise. I’m there but I’m not happy about it. (Though I do agree that he would make an adequate President is things ever come to that.)

By: Jim Soles

Jim Soles — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:50:22 +0000

Biden is strong on civil liberties, has extraordinary experience in foreign affairs and national security. He has been the advocate in the senate for support of first responders and in legislation to protect battered women. He is a firm supporter of economic policies that help the working people of this country. And despite fox news attempts to picture him otherwise, he has not become wealthy as a senator. As a matter of fact, senate doucments show his net worth to be about 150K. In over thirty years in the senate there has never been a question of unethical or inappropriate behavior. He doesn’t politely debate. He throws punches. Ask Bork and Thomas. Now the fun begins.

By: Pamela Leavey

Pamela Leavey — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:13:43 +0000

Darrell

Biden has been on the out of Iraq train for some time now. I think it’s a good choice on Obama’s part, we need that foreign policy experience right now to win.

By: Darrell Prows

Darrell Prows — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:07:09 +0000

Joe “Let’s force the partition of Iraq” Biden. Iraq was never ours to partition anymore than it was ours to invade. As far as I’m concerned Biden doesn’t have a “let’s earn world leadership” bone in his body. He’s just all about our entitlement.