Biden gets the first laugh

Posted: Thursday, April 26, 2007 7:36 PM by Rob Merrill

From NBC's Mark Murray
Sen. Biden was asked about five minutes ago if, with the multiple verbal gaffes he's committed over the years (ex: calling Obama "clean" and "articulate"), he has the discipline to be president.

His response? "Yes" -- that was it, and it drew laughter from the crowd.

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Comments

Biden has been making Gaff's since the 80's. It is part of his charm and the reason that people really take him seriously. A lot of people have felt what he says but he's the one saying it.

Tim Wood, Gaithersburg Md (Sent Thursday, April 26, 2007 7:46 PM)

Having seen Biden several times in NH, I think he is great. I love his gafs, he is fresh and not scripted. Where is Gravel and Kuchinich?

Judy Brown (Sent Thursday, April 26, 2007 7:46 PM)

My hero. Mister Clean and Quick !

Jack Muzdakis (Sent Thursday, April 26, 2007 7:46 PM)

Great response by Joe... silly question

michael hartley (Sent Thursday, April 26, 2007 7:48 PM)

I hope this question will get the press off of this ridiculous issue. Joe Biden has made a significant impact in the Senate for over 35 years and none of his comments have gaff's or not have never embarrassed anyone. His substance and specificity is far beyond any candidate on the stage.

Mitch Goldman (Sent Thursday, April 26, 2007 8:00 PM)

Mitch Goldman (Sent Thursday, April 26, 2007 8:02 PM)

Biden's response was great. Don't think he will get the nomination, but he'll make a fantastic running mate.

Anne (Sent Thursday, April 26, 2007 8:59 PM)

That was best part of the debate! :)

Chuck Adkins (Sent Thursday, April 26, 2007 8:59 PM)

How does any gaffe even begin to compare to bush and cheney gaffes?

mikeeg,abdn,wa (Sent Thursday, April 26, 2007 9:41 PM)

Quick thinking Joe. That was a great way to handle it.

Judy B-R, Birmingham, AL (Sent Thursday, April 26, 2007 10:40 PM)

Pretty smart, if you ask me. Reminds me of John Kennedy.

Jane, Southern Mississippi (Sent Thursday, April 26, 2007 11:33 PM)

"Yes we can can, yes we can...."

Dorothy (Sent Friday, April 27, 2007 3:35 PM)

Biden is the smartest and most qualified candidate. We should support him. Regardless of what anyone says, the race is still WIDE open.

David F, California (Sent Friday, April 27, 2007 8:02 PM)

Very humorous answer from Senator Biden; almost as funny as his hair plugs...

Richard, Chattanooga, Tenn (Sent Saturday, April 28, 2007 1:08 AM)

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