I can't wait for Biden to start blasting old man McNoodles!  

I'm still going to bet on Ridge being McCain's VP!  Talk about scattering the base!  Conservatives will lose it.  Its the only way he can put up a fight in PA... and Ridge is less of a gamble than Romney, but that isn't saying much!

I can't wait for Joe's speech.  Even more so I can't wait to see him rip the GOP VP nom to shreads.

I've been hoping for Biden or Robert Wexler as VP for months now.  I can't wait to see Biden rip apart Mittens or Pawlenty.

You see, here's the problem. Guys like Biden get so wrapped up in the Washington environment, and they lose track of reality. A major reason we have such a deficit and debt is that Biden , and many, many others, got so used to bringing home the bacon, they forgot who had to pay for the bacon. And then they act like they've done a good job by bringing home the goods. Here's some news, Biden, and others, are screwing this country deeper and deeper into debt. They have not done a good job, and they don't deserve to continue to do the job. McCain isn't much, if at all, better. But at least he now has an opportunity to pick an outsider that isn't so tied into the big giveaways that aren't giveaways at all, but just more money on the federal credit card.

So Joe, save your emotions and tears for those of us that have to pay for your 30 years of spending sprees.

What positive feedback. I'm glad Biden has something positive to say. If only we could get that from the MSM or even the Republican party (they dont even say good things about themselves).

I'm just sayin

Want to thank Nashville-fan for posting the link to what Moron Joe did. I never watch the show, can only take so much stupidity in one day.

There is no longer any excuse to keep Moron Joe on the air.  He should be suspended for saying that Shuster must be on acid, and made to apologize and then be fired.

I have been very impressed with the questions that Shuster has been asking lately.  He seems to have matured a great deal.  Give him the Moron Joe show so MSNBC has something worth watching in the A.M.  Otherwise, I ride my horse, or watch Imus. One does not have to watch Moron Joe.

Watching Biden watch Mrs. Obama's speech was interesting.  You could tell he was surprized at how very very good she was...so was I.  He just brightened as she went on...it was as though I could hear his thoughts..really realizing how very glad he was to be on the ticket with Obama.  They will make a great team.  These are two men who think more of us than themselves....I don't feel that for one second from McBlinky.

I love you Joe!  What a great team we'll have in November.

Is he serious ?? 4 days before being "tapped " he said on national TV that he would NOT accept the nomination even if asked ?
Thats the a shorter flip flop than  what obama does.
The Dnc is Circus continues to get more and more out of control. No wonder the dems are throwing this given election away

Biden is such a wholesome man. I admire the way he spends time with his family, takes the train to work, and mingles with the public. A true public servant he is the same as the Obamas.

Nobody but Obama
Obama/Biden 08/12

You guys here at msdnc.com should consider given a bit of the (as Olbermann called it)"borderline sycophantic" coverage to McCain or Cindy. The more of this fluff you publish, the more you make rendell look right, and yourselves look lame. Shame too...NBC news used to be the best.

Sorry Joe, it's gonna be "coulda, woulda, shoulda" come the morning (mourning?) of November 5th.

David Shuster open up a can of whup A** on Joe Scarborough this morning. It was the most refreshing episode to come out of this program

I can’t wait for video.

Joe Scarborough can’t handle strong people. David and Rachel have taken him down with their intellect.

Mika might need to take notes

Ted Kennedy deserves his moment in the limelight.  It is unfortunate, however, that the role is one of resurrecting a Camelot that is now further in the past than John McCain’s POW experience.

Michelle Obama did a very good job staying within the box she was assigned, that of potential First Lady.  She could really be outstanding in that role.  She has great presence and the contrast between her last night and Hillary Clinton tonight (doesn’t matter how “good” Hillary is) will put the exclamation point on why Hillary just couldn’t get over the hump.  And tomorrow night, no matter how hard you try to make it otherwise, it will be all about Bill.

With this striking and talented Ivy League educated African-American woman and her Ivy League educated African-American husband standing at the pinnacle and telling millions of people that they are just like everyone else who has had to work at life, including millions and millions of Republicans, I found myself wondering why their party, and they, have insisted throughout the campaign that this country is broken?  Isn’t their story living proof that it’s not?

The difference in this country is the opportunity afforded to the 90% who aren’t elite.  The elite and rich are always with us. The United States has the most benevolent rich and elite class in the history of the world.  Our rich and elite is made up of a large number of people who started out like Barack and Michelle Obama and moved out of the 90% into the 10%.  Like Cindy McCain’s father.

Like John McCain’s father and grandfather, who did not choose a rich life though they rose to the elite within their profession.  They apparently didn’t get rich doing it, either. John McCain, like John Kerry, married money but unlike JFK, RFK and Teddy, he was not born into it.

The Obamas’ history is closer to Ronald Reagan’s than Ted Kennedy’s.  It’s fascinating that part of last night was devoted to the “dream” of one of the richest and most elite (for generations) families in American history, where its most current and recent principal figures were born into status, privilege and opportunity that the vast majority of us won’t touch in our lifetimes.  John, Robert and Ted Kennedy’s upbringing and status were so far removed from Barack and Michelle Obamas’ it seems a bit incongruous for Democrats to invoke “Camelot” and a presidential legacy that lowered taxes on rich Americans on a scale never even approached by a Republican.  

I, too, feel good about this moment when an African-American husband and wife stand on the pinnacle of what this country has to offer.  We should bask in the strides we have made, not revel in some perceived misery that we are a second class nation on the brink of ruin.  

Michelle Obama was positive last night and successful in showing that she loves her country.  Many of the posters here seem to look forward to three nights of negativity and Republican bashing now that such trivia is out of the way.

A lot of republican smears portray Obama supporters as if we're mesmirized by a rock star, cult leader, or Messiah.  

Terry, IN (Sent Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:40 AM)

Democrats are facinated by celebrity and by shiny things. It's not so much what Democrats think about, they really don't think. It's really about how they feel. How else to you explain Obama? He's done nothing, he's led nothing, and he has no accomplishments at any level of work that he's ever had. But to Democrats, he feels nice, so therefore, he must be president.

Watching Biden watch Mrs. Obama's speech was interesting.  You could tell he was surprized at how very very good she was...so was I.  He just brightened as she went on...it was as though I could hear his thoughts..really realizing how very glad he was to be on the ticket with Obama.  They will make a great team.  These are two men who think more of us than themselves....I don't feel that for one second from McBlinky.

I love Joe Biden.  I really do.

Repressed republicans can't stand an intelligent woman.  And she's black too.  Why doesn't she just shut up and go shopping like a good republican wife?

So is the press going to play this up like they did when Hillary got choked up?  Are they going to call him names and treat him as shabily as they did Hillary.  Will he be labeled as being an actor and it's "all show" like Hillary was.  Will Chris and Keith devote their entire shows to this subject matter and then continually go back to it over and over and over again like they did with Hillary?   Of course not, he's a man, he can cry all he wants. Sexism - alive and strong in the democratic party and the democratic media.    

I really love MSNBC's news coverage of the Democratic Convention with Kieth and Chris, but can you please ask your network execs to keep Joe S. away. Let him wait til next week for the Repubs Convention, since it's obvious whose side he is on. He is spoiling great mood and vibe with his hate rhetoric and nonsense, plus I would like to enjoy the rest of the weeks great guests without seeing his face. As a matter of fact I will watch it on C span with no interuptions. Thank you!

No doubt that Biden brings some emotion and humanity to the ticket. Obama needed this months ago.

http://www.political-buzz.com

I think Michelle's speech was very powerful.  It really struck me when she was talking about Obama working with the laid off steel mill workers, and how they didn't want a hand out, they wanted a JOB.

It made me think of what Obama said at Saddleback, something about how the core of welfare in his eyes is work and jobs.  

People want JOBS now, and that is what Obama was doing for so many years as a community organizer.  His hard work is reflected in his policy ideas about how to shape education and energy to create millions of jobs.  Brilliant!  He REALLY does fit the needs of America right now.

Taxpayer Joe'
  Where the heck have you been for 7.5 years. We had a SURPLUS, now we have HUGE DEFICIT. Get your head out of the sand (or where ever it's currently crammed).

I love Joe Biden, he was allways my second choice, I am so proud of the democratic ticket this year. All is well on the home front. The republicans cant do it again, we all know them now. Lie, Cheat, Steal. the most corrupt administration ever ( Nixon was a saint compared to these guys). It really was a toss up last night, Michelle Obama or Sen Ted Kennedy. I cant really say I cried during both speeches. These are truley my people. I am the working poor, am proud to say have never asked for anything from my country, but
I am 62 and dont really know what may happen to me in the future, I am worried about health care, I believe that the time has come for help for people like me. I
believe Barack Obama and Sen Joe Biden will go to work for people like me. Hillary supporters you may
need help one day too, I hope not but we never know.

Obama/Biden 08

It really angers me that tnhe MSM and just plain ol stupid people could find fault w/ anything last nite. ted was amazing, my senator Claire McCaskil was impressive, & Michelle O (& the girls too) stole the show. I have never wept so much during speeches at a convention. Not to mention the look on Biden's face when Michelle mentioned his name. He and his family looked suprised and honored.
Than the talking heads get on and say " well they did not bash McCain so the nite was a wash" Bull Ish. This is exactly what Dems needed to do in order to contrast w/Repukes for the indie voters. There is plenty of time to bash Mccain this week. unlike the republicns the dems actually have a platform and do not have to spend all tehir time talking about the opposition.  

At the start of the primaries, Biden was on Meet the Press. He said he would never, ever agree to be veep.  So, how much did Obama PAY him?  If you sell your soul, Joe, you don't have much left.  

The only way that McCain can win is simple math.  He has to turn Michigan from blue to red or else there is no other realistic mathematical way for him to win when you look at all the numbers.  What does that mean?  It means that no matter if there are a bunch of ignorant evangelicals (lead by Huckabee who is still trying to fix the economy by building a highway in florida.) who don't understand the constitution enough to accept a mormon on the ticket, McCain will still win those red states.  So if the evangelicals could just realize that the person who most matches there values on the moral issues that count are Republican(yes Romney included) and not Democrats(Obama)and that mathematically McCain must pick Romney or he can not win!  There is not enough time to swing anymore states!  So do you want a Mormon who protects your morals(look at his record on abortion and the praises he recieves from family and abortion groups not what the media wants you to see and believe).  Or a democrat who believes in homosexuality, abortion and all of the other issues that undermine the core beliefs that have made america america and gives your kids a fighting chance at living how we all know in our hearts is right under God.  

I really love MSNBC's news coverage of the Democratic Convention with Kieth and Chris, but can you please ask your network execs to keep Joe S. away. Let him wait til next week for the Repubs Convention, since it's obvious whose side he is on
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'It's obvious whose side he is on'  ?  Are you kidding me?  I'm not a big Joe fan either, but if you didn't have him on that network you'd have no one to offer a counterpoint to the almost embarrassing fawning of Olbermann and Mathews.

Is he serious ?? 4 days before being "tapped " he said on national TV that he would NOT accept the nomination even if asked ?
Thats the a shorter flip flop than  what obama does.
The Dnc is Circus continues to get more and more out of control. No wonder the dems are throwing this given election away

Confused Dem MaCain maybe ?


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Biden is a career polititican. So how do you know when he's lying? Watch the lips.

No doubt that Biden brings some emotion and humanity to the ticket. Obama needed this months ago.

http://www.political-buzz.com
Matt (Sent Tuesday, August 26, 2008 2:18 PM)

Yes, he might bring a lot of emotion....a lot you don't want to see. As far as humanity, ask those Indian-speaking 7-11 workers how they feel about Joe and humanity.  And, how about the innocent person in 1988 who asked him about which law school he went to and where'd he place in his class.  Biden's response:  he went into a rage.  the first thing out of his mouth was "I know I have a higher IQ than you."  Wow....that's a real appreciation for humanity...my A**

Thats the a shorter flip flop than  what obama does.

-Confused Dem MaCain maybe

*****

It's called keeping a secret.  It's called respecting Obama's decision on when to announce his choice for VP.  Are your trying to tell me you never told someone no, they arent having a suprise party for the sake of the suprise? Sorry your instant gratification wasnt satisfied.

You people are so tickled with the term flip flop, you will use it for everything.

They asked this one repug clown on MSNBC if we were better off now or 8 years ago (under Clinton) and he said George Bush-- in a landslide!  

The camera peered close to the man's face and I noticed he had 3 teeth... two of which he put in his pocket!!

Joe Biden is so sure of victory in November that his name remains on the ballot for Senator in Delaware.  Explain that, Obama supporters.  I am always amused at the pretzel contortions of logic used to explain away anything that does not fit with your vision of the perfection of your candidate; however, it looks like Biden is hedging his bets.  He obviously has faith in the intelligence of the electorate.

What I don't get is the disrespect that alot of people (even Democrats) have for President Carter.  The man is intelligent and had integrity and he never lied to the American public.  On the other hand, I'm told everyday how I should respect GWB because he's the president, but he has outwardly lied to me and all Americans about issues affecting the country.  GWB is even less successful that Jimmy Carter was.  That's not what got me to disrespect him though, it's the lying.  I will not and cannot respect an arrogant, smirking president who lies about issues affecting the country.  I don't care if he has a thousand affairs and lies, that's not important.  Lying about the war is and he will never get my respect in or out of office.  Carter on the other hand is a wonderful man and brought integrity, honesty and intelligence to his time as president and has been such a model citizen after.  No matter what GWB does, he will never get rid of the stain of this lies about the war.  

ya know (Sent Tuesday, August 26, 2008 1:57 PM)

ya know:

Ya know, ya know, McCain is kind of stuck on a VP running mate. He could select Ridge or Lieberman and lose part of his base. Ridge and Lieberman are both pro-choice and Lieberman is a traitor. The right likes to tar and feather traitors whether a person is a traitor or not. He could select Romney, and also lose part of his base because Romney is a Mormon. You know how evangelicals think. Romney is also not the best fit because he most likely has more money and homes then McCain. Although he may be able to tell you how many homes he has. Plus Romney is pretty superficial, something that Biden would easily bring out in the debates. Then there is Patawky (is that how you spell his name) no experience (oh, oh) and really an unknown (would it take some voters over a year and a half to get to know him as they claim it is taking them to get to know Obama? Who knows?). McCain could pick that person who wants to run the country according to scripture. What's his name, oh yeah, Huckabee. Who else is there? I'm telling you. Mccain has a serious problem picking a legitimate VP who would do him any good.    

Tommy Hilger, Boston MA (Sent Tuesday, August 26, 2008 2:11 PM)

Hey Tommy..Dems have more mind, spirit and heart in their little finger than Rethugs do in their entire beings put together!!!  Only under rethuglican control could the United States of America fallen so dramatically in only 8 years under their rule!

Thank God the Dems have a heart as well as a mind and spirit....we need them more now than ever before!

Holy cow.. think of what our world would be if McBush were elected?  You'd see a mass exodus!

Vote for the party with a soul.. who cares about the people of this country, the status of this country.  No more Stalin-istic rule!

to Taxpayer Joe...have you happened to notice what the outsider bush and company have done to our budget?  It may not be bringing home the bacon, but we will be paying...our kids will be paying and our grandchild will paying for this!

Everybody in the media was so quick to criticize last night's DNC themes for not including attacks against Mc8homes and the Republicans.

Haven't people learned anything about Obama and his team by now? He is running the show and he knows what he's doing. I say everybody relax because we have 3 nights left and am sure starting tonight, Bush/Mc8homes will get theirs.

i absolutely cannot wait for Joe Biden to come out and let Mccain have it!!! It's going to be great. Someone needs to push Mccains buttons to let the American People see Mccain and his temper.  We do not need this war monger in office. Joe Biden go for the jugular!!!!!

Obviously everyone in the media are afraid to...and what are you afraid of?????

Looks like reality is getting under some repub's skins. Shouldn't bother them so much to witness honest integrity & love of country that isn't just some schtick!

No matter - Obama could cure cancer & the repub pundits & FOX would somehow demonize for finding the cure in an unpatriotic manner. I'm sick of the total lack of journalistic integrity in America & the Rush L's & the conservative noise machines are responsible for bringing it on. Reporters ought to get 'Corked' for trying to talk over others on the program. They invite them on so they can say they are credible and then don't allow them to speak!  What Hipocracy!!

If you want an honest opinion  these days - you have to try some of the international news agencies.

JOE BIDEN IS A MAN WHO HAS INDURED MUCH AND NOW IT'S HIS TIME FOR BEING PATIENT, COMMITTED, FAITHFUL AND READY TO GO

JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING, AND THAT MORNING IS NOW

CONGRATS JOE & FAMILY

WHEN YOU STAY FAITHFUL, JOY COMES IN THE MORNING

After hearing early on in the veepstakes that Biden would be "second to no one," you can really see how honored he is to be running on the ticket as veep with Obama.

Also, although the spotlight was on Michelle for her speech and she blew it out of the park with her sincerity and patriotism, I think that the EQUAL benefactor from the Obama speech was Joe Biden.

I'm not sure about the other networks, but i was watching PBS and they cut to him probably 5-7 times and you did see the progression in his face/demeanor from smiley Joe to moved and passionate. In that moment, i connected what i had read about Joe Biden and what he beleives, to the man that he actually is and what kind of leader he can be. In that moment it made me want to vote Dem JUST for the sake of Biden as Veep.... and we STILL get to put Obama on top!

Obama/Biden all the way!

I have to say, I'm a Biden fan.

This guy is going to be great coming out of the convention.

http://www.rodneyhopper.com

What a sweet man Biden is! I didn't know his story, and I'm touched by his commitment to his family. I think Obama made a great choice in choosing him for VP.

I hope the MSM allows viewers to hear the speeches tonight. Last night, I had to turn to public broadcasting to hear anything other than the pundits talking to themselves.

(P.S. I can't wait to see the clip of Shuster taking that obnoxious Joe Scarborough down a peg. Why MSNBC feels it needs to become FOX Lite, I'll never know.)

Biden I do agree with you, Michelle did a great speach ast night, gave us a look at what women can do and become. Not all of us can spend $75,000.00 shopping in a month like Cindy McCain. We have to  work to pay the taxes her husband voted for.

Tommy Hilger

Please, please tell me about John Mccain's long list of foreign affair and executive decision's he has made that make him so qualified.

Once again, Obama showed his leadership skills by selecting Joe biden as his running mate. Anyone watching Joe last night HAD to see what I saw....he was genuinely PROUD of Michelle Obama's speech! He hung on every word and his smile just got bigger throughout her speech. I really think Obama and biden will be great friends before this is over; they have some "common threads" as michelle would say and will build upon that as time goes by. I don't think you can fake the look on Biden's face last night. He was absolutely delighted. He seems like a decent, kind, caring man. Once again, Obama is right! The man is a true leader! Obama/Biden '08!

Joe Biden is our home state senator. He represents northern Delaware, above the canal as we say here in "lower, slower Delaware". Wilmington (think of a mini Baltimore), Newark (home to the University of Delaware with its attendant hordes of pinkish hued academics) and New Castle (chemical plants and poverty) control the state and continue to elect lefties like Joe B year after year. Joe would never get elected in most other states particularly if there were anything like parity in Dems and Repubs. But alas  we bear the burden of carrying Joe as one of 2 senate reps. Joe of course periodically inserts his foot deep into his mouth.His early campaign Obama description that sent Obama's handlers into orbit, his buffoonery during the Alito hearings where he said he didn't go to Princeton, etc. The only thing he left out was he didn't go to Princeton Law because he simply wasn't smart enough to be accepted. His comment about Asian Indians monopolizing 7/11 stores and of course the silly reminder to anyone that would listen that "don't forget Delaware was a slave state." The bad news for us Delawareans that find Joe stupid and obnoxious will be that if Obama wins we will have Joe as VP however the good news is he'll be gone from DE for good and will then take his vacuous act on the road.

Holy cow.. think of what our world would be if McBush were elected?  You'd see a mass exodus!


Kimberly, CA (Sent Tuesday, August 26, 2008 2:35 PM)

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Where they going to go Kim? Mars? Venus?

Joe Scarborough:

Be reminded people that Joe Scarborough has some issues. I'm not showing any sympathy here but Scarborough is an elitist in his mind. The man is also suffering from delusions of grandeur that is exaserbated by a lack of self worth that results in temper tanturms when anyone challenges his manhood. You see, Scarbourough has to be right about all things. For if he is challenged or cornered, (as Schuster cornered him this morning) his mind tells him he has two choices. One, to act out like a child and to throw a tantrum or Two, to crawl into a corner, begin sucking his thumb and rock back and forth in a stupor. He is incapable of a third choice which would be to act like an adult and to dicusss issues in a mature manner giving his opponent some confirmation that there is a possibility for compromise. Yes, Joe Scarborough has some issues. And if MSNBC had required a complete psychological profile on those they wish to award a contract before signing them on to do talk shows they would have known all thise before they allowed Scarborough to embarass the entire network. I assure you, now that they do know it will not be long before Scarboroguh is fired.    

I think McCain is planning a surprise as his VP.  I think he'll pick Sarah Palin.  Oh I know, she has that pesky little scandal surrounding her (but people don't know that) and she has only been governor for 2 years (but she's a governor so she has executive experience) and she is a staunch social conservative.  Most of all, she's a woman, what better way to get the disgruntled Hillary votes.  Also, Biden can't really rip her apart in the debates because then he'll be accused of being mean.  Hannity would be gleeful (he'd just ignore the scandal and her lack of experience), saying, but she has a baby with Down's syndrome.

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