Obama talks about Biden, convention

Posted: Sunday, August 24, 2008 3:13 PM by Mark Murray
Filed Under: Joe Biden

From NBC/NJ's Athena Jones
EAU CLAIRE, WI -- Obama spoke for about a minute and a half on tarmac here today, but did not take questions.

As the plane engines roared, the senator talked about Biden's strengths and about looking forward to his wife's convention speech and how he's still working on his own.

On Biden: "I just wanted to say I am thrilled with Joe Biden as my VP, the conversations we've been having the last couple of days make me absolutely convinced he's the right man for the job. He's got the passion to lift up middle-class Americans ... hasn't forgotten his working class roots. He's got the expertise that will make him a great counselor on international crises that may come up. More importantly, I think he can help shape a long-term strategy to make America more secure and move us out of the disastrous economic and foreign policy that have characterized the last eight years."

On the Democratic convention: "I am very excited about the convention. I can't wait to hear Michelle speak tomorrow. I will tell you that I did get a little preview of the video they did of her, and she was extraordinary. And I think you guys will enjoy it very much. And I'm still tooling around with my speech a little bit. It may not be as good as the other headliners the first three nights, but hopefully it'll make clear the choice that the American people are gonna face in November."

The last time the traveling press were able to ask questions of the senator was Aug. 7, on a flight from Minneapolis to Chicago, the day before he departed for a week-long vacation in Hawaii.

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Two liberal Senators, one fairly extreme, one as far left as they come in this country. Both believe the government is too small. Both think more and more ineffective and expensive social programs are required. Both don't care about people that sit at the kitchen table talking about how they will pay for their heating bills, or fuel for their cars so they can get back to work. Both point fingers at others so-called failings without looking at their own failings. And these two think they are some kind saviors to the country?

Tommy L., Clandon, MS (Sent Sunday, August 24, 2008 3:25 PM)

As a person who has grown up supporting the democrat party, this year I will be pulling my support from the party of my family due to the outrages antics of Barack Obama. All of his fake attitudes about Christianity have brought me to believe that he just speaks empty words to the public about his religious beliefs. I believe if asked today like he was on April 5, 2004, he would say that he doesn't believe people will go to heaven or hell (Cathleen Falsani, Sun-Times). Why Barack Obama doesn't belief that anyone will go to heaven or hell I don’t know. When he gave speech Saturday April 23, 2004 proclaiming Senator Biden as his V.P. choice, he mentioned a congresswoman being in a better place. When he said being in a better place, I wanted to know where was that? Although it is true that Joe Biden was a wonderful pick by him because he has the necessary qualifications, Barack Obama does not deserve to be President of the United States because of what he has done to the Christian leaders and above all, the word of God. And also, this ticket is shaping up to be another Bush-Cheney ticket; the elder man pulling the strings to command the new kid. Remembering my values lay at the feet at the common, I plan to and hope other will follow and write Hillary Clinton's name in any blank spot available for President of the United States of America.

christian, california (Sent Sunday, August 24, 2008 3:28 PM)

"The last time the traveling press were able to ask questions of the senator was Aug. 7"

but who's counting

nuanced (Sent Sunday, August 24, 2008 3:28 PM)

Biden's weaknesses are just like Obama's. His always been allowed to bellow about his feelings, but he's never implemented or run anything in his life. Biden is exacly what Obama would be in 25 years, a lifetime Washington insider that has zero accomplishments.

Janis Heard, Holbrook, Texas (Sent Sunday, August 24, 2008 3:30 PM)

Hearing Obama compliment Biden is music to my ears. In thinking about his prayer left at the 'Wailing Wall', in Jerusalem, asking for guidance, it is clear The Lord is anwering him. The Georgian, Russian conflict was a sign sent from above. In that, Obama was given Divine help in his decision to take Biden as his Veep.

It will be wonderful to have a President, and Vice President who love their wives. Both O, and B are clearly smitten.

Have no fear Senator Obama, we are praying that all the speeches will be awesome. So far, we have no reason to doubt. Our prayers will be answered.

Twin #1 (Sent Sunday, August 24, 2008 3:32 PM)

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