First thoughts: It's Joe Biden

Mitch, Montgomery, WV — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:26:14 GMT

What more could the country want? A capable, young, motivating man and an old guy who is willing and to keep up with this fast changing world.

First thoughts: It's Joe Biden

Nashville_fan — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:26:37 GMT

Just wanted to nip the idea being pushed by the media that you can't be experienced and work for change.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

Anybody ever hear of Nelson Mandela? The Dalai Lama? Ralph Nader?

Change is not an age thing - it's an improvement thing - and Joe Biden has what it takes - I'm thrilled!

Obama/Biden '08/'12

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Rodney Hopper, Waxahachie, TX — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:29:16 GMT

Got the text message at 2:48 a.m.

Joe Biden is going to shore up the areas where Obama is lacking nicely.

http://www.rodneyhopper.com

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Nashville_fan — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:31:10 GMT

"dare we say, arrogant No.2"
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Good grief. Didn't even wait 24 hours to start with the Republican talking points.

Funny how McCain is never arrogant - even when he know more about Iraq than the President of the country.

Go figure.

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:35:30 GMT

Great choice Barack made in Joe Biden! I can't wait for our "Hero" Joe to tear into "Bush Hugger" McCain and his flunky "Traitor" Joe Lieberman.

Nice to see the First Read crew up and at 'em so early on Saturday morning. In answer to a question one of you posted yesterday is that you should all slip in a good night's sleep every night over the next few weeks. If you go sleep deprived then you'll start sounding weird so get your sleep so you're bright-eyed and bushy tailed every morning.

Typical that "Liar" McCain and his campaign staff of liars and hate mongers are resorting to lies and their smear and fear attacks. So typical that they whine that Barack eats arugula instead of being impressed that he eats healthy and smart. Yeah and who else but an elitist would serve cous cous at a barbeque but "Elitist" McCain? Only elitists get their home and picture on the cover of Architectural Digest!

Only Barack and Joe can bring honesty and integrity back to the White House!

Go Obama/Biden 08/12!

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Mr. Eko — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:35:34 GMT

Excellent choice!

Obama's first major presidential decision was a very well thought-out one. These two will make a powerful team!

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Brian M De — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:35:44 GMT

You tell um Nashville. I think that the contrast between the two is great. This is probably the best dou possible, without it becoming to radical like a Obam/HRC ticket would have been deemed. Obama/Biden 08

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Leni Cavaletto,Michigan — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:39:06 GMT

Can he deliver you ask. Where Have you been? He already has delivered. Me thinks you have choosen not to notice.

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Laura, Boston, MA — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:41:01 GMT

Too bad Obama didn't get to announce first to his followers. He played try to catch the media and he ended up getting caught.

I knew it was Biden before his followers were informed. I don't have to worry about having Obama send me e-mail after e-mail and text after text drumming up financial support for his campaign.

I like Joe Biden and I think it is the safe choice. However, the PUMA groups are going to really have a field day with Obama's not even vetting Hillary or giving her any consideration at all.

Again I like Biden but Obama. I honestly don't know. I may or may not vote for him. Leaning towards not. He is so arrogant.

Laura, Boston

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Steve, Chicago, IL — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:41:46 GMT

Biden is a great pick. I would have voted for him as President. Joe will rip Romney or Pawlenty or whomever to shreds. Go Joe!

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TheAdviceWeAllNeed — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:42:09 GMT

Change + Experience are you ready for the Movement Obama/Biden

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPev5sEdTjg&feature=related

Obama/Biden,

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Thomas — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:42:22 GMT

As a right-leaning independant in a red-state that is supposed to be in play (Georgia), Biden serves zero appeal for me to vote for Obama. I cannot see how Biden makes Obama more electable as he doesn't have the same foreign policy issues as Obama's far left core and many conservatives will be put off by his his socialist views in the domestic arena.

My wife and I looked at each other this morning with a collective look of disbelief and said, "Biden?" Not a female, not a political moderate, not from a red-state... not gonna help.

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Laura DeLand, FL — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:44:30 GMT

So, he can't even keep a little promise like "Sign up and you will be the first to know". What a fraud!!! Business as usual....Thought he was for change....Yeah, right...

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Treebranch, OH — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:44:39 GMT

Whoo Hooooo !!!

Be afraid McCain...be very afraid.

Obama/Biden !!!!

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sotiredofignorance — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:45:03 GMT

I have always admired Senator Biden for his dedication to his family after the tragic loss of his wife and child. He put family first, which means he understands the cares and needs of American families better than most politicians.

It was fun to get that text message. Congratulations to the Obama team for pulling that off. I imagine someone is still explaining to McCain what a text message is.

Turned on MSNBC to watch the coverage of Biden's selection. Turned it off as soon as Moron Joe Scarborough made his appearance.

Time for MSNBC to lose Joe Scarborough.

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arsben jennings, fort wayne, indiana — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:46:01 GMT

obama made an excellent choice. as an african american this choice was not just about obama shoring up his foreign affairs credentials but also giving white america a good reason to vote for him. obama was smart in that area. the only complaint i have is the timing of the announcement because if he had made the announcement on monday he would had counter attacked with a bounce in the polls with john mccain's surge that he was getting from saddleback with rick warren.

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Ind. now backing McCain — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:48:50 GMT

I like Biden, but won't being for obama ! I just can't after the way he treated Hillary. Obama's supporters are just as bad. This turn of events from the news last night made see who and what obama is capable of. That scares me, so this Independent will now vote for McCain

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GrantJOmaha — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:49:04 GMT

Fineman Newsweek-

In short, Obama behaved like a grownup. Even his much-criticized failure to "vet" Sen. Hillary Clinton means less than meets the eye. I talked two months ago to one of her closest legal advisors, who told me that she didn't really WANT to be considered for the number two job--in no small measure because the process would have required Obama's lawyers to comb through her husband's foundation and its murky sources of income.

In that sense, Obama did her a favor by not really demanding to consider her. She would have had to say "no."

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PJS, Minnesota — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:49:31 GMT

I'm watching Morning Joe, and once again there is an annoying sound in the studio that sounds like a pager going off. What's up with that?!? It's been there since the earliest primaries and it forces me to mute the TV or change the channel. Honestly MSNBC, what is the problem in the studio?

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BJ, CA — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:51:25 GMT

I'm glad Obama took the vacation to think things over...
Hillary will be put on the supreme court bench if she plays her cards right...we've not hear the last of the Clintons...Bill will just have to put his clown suit back on and shake that finger no more..
A new beginning for the Jack A$$ Party

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Wes, Wimberley, Tx — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:53:28 GMT

With Obama in the White House I fear we are looking at another Jimmy Carter term.

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J Hanson — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:54:06 GMT

McCain is not in SEDPONA He is in CORNVILLE I know that He never corrects this miss address, can you spell ELITEST. BTW, great pick!

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Pat, Boston, MA — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:54:58 GMT

Let's hope Hillary Clinton's supporters don't put a damper on this convention. Let Barack Obama & Joe Biden have their week. It's a terrific democratic ticket. I can feel the excitement starting to build up towards Thursday evening when Senator Obama gives his acceptance speech.

MSNBC is doing a terrific job covering this story, from late late last night all through this morning. When the story first unfolded last night, it was helpful to listen to Keith, Chuck & David S. & others give their immediate insights to why this ticket works. I can't wait to see the Obama/Biden ticket together for the first time this afternoon in Springfield, Ill.

What an exciting time for our country.

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Duwayne Josephsson — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:55:12 GMT

Wait a minute! Are you people living in the real world? Joe Biden is a 3x loser who couldn't convince Democrats he could win. Obama's pick is a sure loser in presidential politics and is another in a growing list of contradictions in his campaign.

The Republicans have weathered the Unknown Obama-factor and have nothing to fear with Biden. This is really a concession by a party that really is not trying to win the White House but making a grand effort to appear as the party of inclusion which only feeds the delusion of people like those who think this was a good choice.

Biden cannot carry Pennsylvania. He can only count on Delaware. How come none of these places Obama is said to be counting on ever voted for Biden in his 3 failed attempts to be the Democrat nominee?

Obama was weak with Latinos and there is a rift between them and Blacks that is growing wider as soon their numbers will only increase. So what does Obama do? Cast off Richardson.

Biden is a senator like Obama with NO executive experience. But the main thing is that he is a perennial loser and this will taint Obama.

Obama has been listening to advisors of past failures, kerry, Gore and now Biden. Again the Clintons, the only successful Democrat since LBJ has been effectively shut out since the Gore disaster and the Democrats have conceded the White House.

Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, and Domenico Montanaro should resign or be fired because they clearly are examples of writers with good form and no substance.
Pity that major media expects any political wisdom to come from such sources.

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Joe Oklahoma city Okla — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:55:46 GMT

"Laura, Boston" He is so Arrogant"
you mean Uppity dont you?
why do the repugs and hillary supporter, see a mix race, smart pearson being uppity? God help you sick hateful people

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Obama/Biden '08 — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:55:47 GMT

Laura,

Obama isn't arrogant, he's confident. I guess some people can't understand a black man who isn't a 'Tom' like Clarence Thomas, or angry like Jesse.

Give the man a chance.

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qster, mo — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:56:19 GMT

I am so happy it wasn't Hillary, McCain is sure to win now! I rather have four more years of Bush than one minute with Obama.

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Chloe — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:58:12 GMT

This is the "West Wing" all over again. A candidate so inexperienced nationally that he needs the old guard except that in real life, this goes against Obama's message of change. Which got him this far. A 36 year vetern of Washington. Sorry, doesn't wash with me. Only on West Wing (Santos - Jimmy Smits character) picked Leo who had no elected office history but health problems. While Biden in real life is gaffe machine and has said McCain would be a great president and would be honored to work with him. While saying Obama was to experienced. Reading some of Biden's past ties; tells me this could backfire big time. Biden's family ties to lobbyists - that Obama has said he has no use. His gaffes. His old Washinton feel. Sorry, not sure this would have been a good pick. Gives McCain a better chance to win. And Hillary to to say "I told you so" for 2012. Biden twice ran for president and never got far, so I don't see how he is capable of getting those groups who are iffy of Obama whether he was born in Pennsylvania or not. Those people didn't come to him in the first place. Which is why he had to drop out in the first place. And those plagerizing charges 20 years ago. Bad move Obama.

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Lisa Knapp, West Palm Beach, FL — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:59:11 GMT

I am so excited and energized for this election now. Senator Biden will be a great Vice President on so many levels. I am thrilled to have a knowledgeable, capable, caring, determined team in the Democrats. I am feeling hopeful for the first time in a long time for this wonderful country!

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Nashville_fan — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:59:13 GMT

When will the Hillary whining end?

Strength and experience indeed.

Geez.

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valinda weiel — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:59:28 GMT

It figures that NBC is so to the left that no one is willing to print Obama's weakness. He is arrogant,A supporter of Ayers,(how patriotic is that?)and is the Hitler of our time. He wants everyone to be on an equal playing field and to take from the rich to give to the poor. Capitalism just doesn't work that way. You have to be willing to work and put your money where your mouth is. Obama would ruin our econmy.

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Donna, Lincroft, NJ — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:59:49 GMT

So-the man who was hired to teach constitutional law and instead taught students' how to get elected' and was invited to leave his teaching post selects a man who never met a speech he couldn't lift as his running mate. And the glassy-eyed, slack-jawed followers will chant 'yes we can'. Fortunately, the rest of us, those who can THINK, will not drink the kool-aid. The Democratic party is lost.

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Twin #1 — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:00:53 GMT

*** … And his weaknesses: Obama has railed against Washington and Washington insiders during his campaign, but few people are more inside Washington than Biden, who has served in the Senate for 36 years (by comparison, McCain has been in the Senate for 22 years).

That's not a weakness in Biden's case, First Read. He is clean. Obama wants to get rid of all the corrupt politicians in Washington. Joe is a diamond in the rough. He will help, and he is the best back-up for President out there.

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Senaor Obama and Senator Biden! I'm lovin' it! — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:03:10 GMT

Mccain just sits on his a** at home on the weekends and gets votes for being white! What a sick and sad nation we have become with republicans at the helm.
I am thrilled with Senator Biden as VP. Senator Obama made an excellent choice.

Hte repukes are really angry and mad about it as demostrated by their early attacks. They know they just lost. They need to go with Romeny, but the evangelicals will sit at home if they do! Haaaaaaaa

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Melissa — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:04:25 GMT

When Obama doesn't get the jump he thinks Biden will give him he will be singing WHAT KINDA FOOL AM I!
Wrong choice what happened to changing Washington out with the old in with the (OLD) hm! this doesn't fit

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Tobi Padwick, Denton, TX — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:04:51 GMT

I am an Obama guy, but Joe Biden is the only presidential candidate I have ever given money to. Great pick. Biden is a sawed off shotgun. Will he hurt Obama at some point with a gaffe? Absolutely. But he will blow holes in McCain that Obama never could and that is despirately needed at this point. Biden single handedly ended Rudy Guliani's campaign with his "noun, verb, and 911" comment. Your VP should be an attack dog, and Biden is far better suited than anyone else on either side in that regard.

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Service to country — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:05:19 GMT

The article linked below, explains why the press won't go after McCain. He has terrorized them for decades when they have played hardball exposing the truth about him. They are terrified of getting on the wrong side of a potential 'President McCain'. He never lets go of his grudges. He goes after them like a heat seeking missile, no matter how dated they may be.

The article highlights mean spirited vendettas he has waged. One was for no reason other than his prey, a female Governor, was a democrat. He gleefully admitted it to a friend, but sanctimoniously denied it when questioned by the press.

The article is long, but well worth the time. (Especially on a slow news day). It is written by a very brave reporter from McCain's state of Arizona, that has covered him for decades. It is supported by public records.

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/content/printVersion/848709

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Reality Check — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:07:24 GMT

Ok, so there's a real easy response for McCain's attack ad with Biden saying he'd like to run w/ McCain: his response is: "yes, that was the pre-2008 John McCain. He's no longer that guy. He's now a puppet for Steve Schmidt and Karl Rove."

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HG, WA — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:14:06 GMT

I am thrilled with Obama's VP pick...Joe Biden!!! I believe Biden adds to the Obama ticket in so many ways. Biden won't be a "yes man" to Obama like so many have been in the Bush administration.
FR, I find your comparison of Obama/Biden to the Bush/Cheney of 2000 pretty galling!! Obama/Biden is NOTHING like the Stonewallers Bush/Cheney or even McCain and whoever his VP choice will be. McCain, just like Bush/Cheney of 2000 and now, have been stonewalling the press and the American people (i.e. medical records/health) about everything. An Obama/Biden administration will turn the lights back on in our governmental process unlike Bush/Cheney or McCain who believe that "the people" don't have the right to know what is going on in OUR government and prefer the dark to the sunlight. Shame on you FR for even attempting to make that kind of comparison!!!

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Zeleni — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:14:06 GMT

For those Hillary supporters that still want to support a woman, consider Green candidate Cynthia McKinney, former six-term congresswoman. She's strong on the issues and even selected another woman, Rosa Clemente, for her vice-presidential candidate. Why spend your vote on patriarch McCain when you can vote for a woman?

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:14:23 GMT

"I'm watching Morning Joe, and once again there is an annoying sound in the studio"

To PJS, Minnesota:
That annoying sound this morning in the MSNBC tv studio is Moronic Joe talking. I was glad to see MSNBC tv not wasting time showing the stupid Olympics that are Made in China and like "sotiredofignorance" I changed the channel. Hopefully soon MSNBC will put on someone with a clue so I don't have to put up with watching CNN and their insipid coverage from insipid Wolf.

MSNBC tv - Please cancel Moronic Joe and give Chuck Todd and the First Read crew the morning time slot so we can get some real news and less repugnant one's talking points and lies.

Go Obama/Biden 08/12!

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WWS, Macomb, MI — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:16:09 GMT

With all the accolades of Biden...being able to be a force for change…I wonder why he did so poorly in the primaries. He certainly has the experience and gravitas to help out where Obama lacks…but I find it disingenuous to say that Obama has a way of bringing change to a Washington that is broke and then says that if I am unable to complete my term. Then I want everything to back to normal, sounds like the same old politics of yesterday.

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Monnica, Santa Fe, New Mexico — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:16:11 GMT

OK choice would have liked to see Hil as the pick but will vote for Obama anyway.

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GO OBAMA --- LIBERATE THE DEM PARTY ... — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:16:35 GMT

HOORAY TO OBAMA — HE HAS LIBERATED THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY WITH BIDEN AS VP.

When Obama wins the presidency without the overt support of the Clintons and the “Whining White Women” he will have liberated the Dem party from the grips of the ‘radical female faction’ of the party. Let them start their own party — the WWW Party.

He will also liberate the party of the ‘black grievance wing’ of the Dem party; the Rev. Jacksons and Sharptons, et al.

THIS WILL TRULY BE A NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY. HOORAY FOR OBAMA. THE PARTY IS BACK!

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Beverly in Chicago — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:18:17 GMT

It is NOT a problem that Obama-Biden is a ticket. It is not a mirror image of Bush-Cheney from 2000. Obama is charismatic, maybe not as inexperienced nominee as some say, if so more government experience, less bull s%$* to tap. Indeed no, Obama is not arrogant No.2; rather thoughtful attentive, conscientious, astute and just plain old common sense in other words; Obama can listen. We asked him to fight back and he did!
Nobody but Obama/Biden

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Laura DeLand, FL (Sent Saturday, August 23, 2008 9:44 AM)
So, he can't even keep a little promise like "Sign up and you will be the first to know". What a fraud!!! Business as usual....Thought he was for change....Yeah, right...
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Yeah, right... you knew the VP b4 the text?

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Mike, Virginia — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:18:30 GMT

"I like Biden, but won't being for obama ! I just can't after the way he treated Hillary. "

What does this even mean? Because he won? Or because she isn't VP? She didn't want the position, likely because the vetting process would have brought her myriad indescretions to light.

Biden is a great choice. Kudos to Obama. Here's hoping at least 51% of us are smart enough to elect the guy. My faith in collective American common sense are a little shaken after eight years of self-defeating shenanigans.

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mc squared usa — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:19:32 GMT

Some "change".

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Jean New Caney, Texas 77357 — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:19:36 GMT

BJ, CA

Bill had every right to shack his finger with all the garabge slung his way. The way the media and Obama has treated Hillary is more than a shame. Why sould Hillary be vetted like everyone else she was a presidents wife. I believe it to be rude and not a good thing to have treated Hillary like he did. I also think that he will pay for it. Jean

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Rod Simon, The Woodlands, TX — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:19:50 GMT

Great choice! Indeed Joe Biden in the Administration represents a change...

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JMG, Charleston, WV — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:20:47 GMT

You saw it during the Democratic Debates: "Joe is Right!" They were all relying on him for their talking points. He'll be a great intellectual contributer to Obama's charisma. Now they can work on the action steps needed to define what "Change" means.

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matt — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:21:13 GMT

It is absolutely true that some of Biden's political flaws will become assets when teamed with Obama. Swing voters in the Rust Belt and key states want a gregarious guy with a big mouth who will tell it like it is to their face. Biden will do that.

The campaign just needs be careful of him getting too comfortable on the trail and blurting out something he regrets...

http://www.political-buzz.com/

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Wil Sturm, O'Fallon, IL — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:21:45 GMT

I believe McCain is really delighted this morning! The thing he feared most was a Clinton on the ticket.

Obama is for change and he selects an old line Democrat who is arroagant. He also had a brain anralysm (sp?).

I think this one is going to go thunk! Also, all the old Democrat retreads are showing up in the news... They are positioning themselves for a place at the public trough in Jan 2009.

Of course he was a good choice because he brings those things to the ticket that Obama lacks! He should be the Candidate and Obama should be the VP.

I love the Democrats. They seem to do a nice job of self desructing.

One last thing...Obama has not yet been nominated! Sparks could still fly at the convention in Denver.
The Clinton's are not dead yet. And this choice has made them and the women of the world fighting mad.

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TMcG, Olathe, Kansas — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:22:26 GMT

I've wanted to see Joe Biden in the White House for a long time, and if this is the closest he can get, that's fine with me. He's a great choice who will wipe the floor in the debates with anyone McCain puts up against him. The thought of Biden sparring with Romney is absolutely DELICIOUS!

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Wrensis Columbia MD — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:22:47 GMT

Politics as usual. Change?

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leon houston — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:23:27 GMT

oh no, biden really brings nothing to the ticket and obama needs a lot of help. mccain has already put out a new ad with biden saying obama was not ready. we needed someone from a red state or at least a battleground state not someone who voted for bush's anti bankruptcy law. that's right! biden voted for it. I was shocked when my sister told me to go to bankruptcy law senate vote for the roll call.

I'm afraid it's over. no healthcare reform, no anti bankrupycy reform for the struggling middle class, no end to high fuel prices that are killing this country.

missouri, florida, ohio, virginia all are breaking to mccain. how depressing. in a year no democrat could lose, obama-biden figure out a way to.

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Jim Wigton, Orlando, FL — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:24:52 GMT

You have got to be kidding me! The Dems are saying, "Phew!" and the Republicans are silently unhappy. The opposite is true. This is the most lackluster pick Obama could have made.

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Independent for Obama/Biden — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:24:58 GMT

Excellent choice. Can't wait to see Obama/Biden elected and Bush/Cheney evicted from the White House.

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Josh Hannah — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:25:24 GMT

A really cool 3 a.m. text message announcing Biden as v.p. How hip and cutting edge. Obama is going to change the world, cure AIDS and solve all America's economic woes!!! Whoa, this is making me dizzier than a Green Peace member at a free hemp party at Berkeley.

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MI Chick — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:26:06 GMT

Congrats, Joe! Good pick, Sen. Obama.

Who says that they "announced" it to the media first? They may have, but it also may have that the media has been dogging their contacts for so long, that they finally said "oh, the hell with it" and let the cat out of the bag. You can't say that, overall, they didn't play a good hand for the last two weeks.

I knew it was Biden as well, since Chuck mentioned that he was doing the things that someone does when they are going away for a while, and they other guys were not. I was hoping for a dark horse surprise, just for the fun of it, but the choice, IMHO, is the right one.

Please don't mistake intelligence for arrogance. If you don't like Obama personally, OK. However, do you REALLY want another 4-8 years of what we have now? What makes you think that McCain isn't arrogant? The constant use of "my friends" in that patronizing tone? The cover of "Architectural Digest"? The $750,000 monthly AMEX bill? The $520 shoes? The trophy wife?

Please be reasonable, here.

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Lucille — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:27:24 GMT

Biden - another sanctimonious windbag - perfect for Obama.

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Louise, CT — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:27:40 GMT

Chuck Todd & Keith Olberman are the only ones on MSNBC that I respect. When are you going to get rid of Joe Scarborough!!! He is the most biased, arrogant know-it-all one could possibly watch!!!How Meika stays on with him is beyond my ability to understand!! As for the VP pick, I am thrilled..Yes We Can Joe Scarborough!!!

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Jean Anderson, IN. — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:28:36 GMT

So tired of the comment...people have a hard time changing..when the change is for the people, for the positive side of things, well thought out and discussed from all sides...I love change.

You women who continue to support Hillary and say Obama has treated her badly..in what way?

And please explain to us why you would now vote for McCain. Does that not tell even you that your hard support for Hillary is strictly emotional. Think for goodness sake. What he (McCain) would do to the court would for sure put women back 100 years. It just does not compute to anything but by God Hillary is a woman and I am going to vote for her for that reason only. Your anger has grown foolish.

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Walt, Ohio — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:31:06 GMT

For all of you Hillary supporters: Did you REALLY want Obama truly vetting her AND Bill? With all of the financial shenanigans of the Bill library project? The finances of the "speaking engagements"?
Obama did her a favor by not vetting her.
Obama/Biden 08:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPev5sEdTjg&feature=related

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Jim in Texas — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:31:35 GMT

All this whining about Hillary being dumped again is akin to fingernails on a blackboard. She ran a good race ~ and lost. Only one person is responsible for her not being seriously considered ~ ~ William Jefferson Cinton! Bill most likely figured more heavily in her not getting the nomination than we will ever know ~ or he will ever admit.

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Droppin' Science, Miami Fl — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:32:32 GMT

This is a superb selection on the part of Obama, he's displaying his pure genious yet again...

(IS IT JUST ME, OR IS THIS GUY SHOWING HOW TRULY SMART HE IS, AS WELL AS TO THE TYPE OF LEADER HE WILL BE???)

This balances out the ticket across the board. And not only that, but Biden's heart is in the right place...

What bother's me however is all the pundits saying how this might upset the Hillary supporters -and it may- but incase nobody else figured it out yet, she's not entitled... I've always personally held the Clinton's in high regard, and i'm workin' on getting it back, but this notion that she shouldv'e been consulted about ANYTHING is total nonsense...

Ya know what??? At the end of the day it's either going to be Obama, or McCain, and if Hillary's supporters can't get pass all of this for the sake of their party, their Country, and more importantly, their kids, Then go ahead and vote McCain... Or stay home, in which case is still a vote for McCain by default... {But over the next 4 years try realigning your priorities...}

I'm sure Obama can live with it, for after all he is about the people, and if they don't see that, then they'll undoubtedly get what they deserve...

As a Nation we're about to enter into one of two doors. Which one will it be??? McCain has shown his intellectual capacity, and doesn't conceal his intentions on where he's willing to take our Country, but if the cynical folks can't see this, and to the point that it affects this election, then Oh well, we'll have to suck it up, keep our complaints to ourselves, and try again in another 4 years.

(...Or maybe 8 years, when the minority of this country begin its journey into becoming the majority, which without doubt will prove wiser than our parent's generation)

"HOW OBVIOUSLY SAD, BUT TRUE"

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U.S. Soldier, Camp Pendelton, California — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:33:00 GMT

McCain has already stated on multiple occasions he will bring us into more wars. He also stated on different occasions he is not against the draft (however his staff insists he is). My question to you is; Are you happy with the economy right now? The Iraq war, along with McCain’s friend/financial advisor (Grahm), is the main reasons the economy is in the condition it is in! How does McCain expect to wage more wars and fix the economy at the same time? It is impossible! We (active duty soldiers) can't even rotate duty stations near the end of the fiscal year due to being over budget. We don't have enough money for the wars we are already in! We don't have enough soldiers to fight more wars. We are already overstretched and doing multiple tours. You make it out of one deployment alive and intact to find out you have to go through it all over again! We do not have enough soldiers for another single war. This means a draft would be necessary. We would need additional money for the soldiers, more weapons, more tanks, more helicopters, more aircraft, more ammunition, more armor, more food, more uniforms etc…… Take a second to think about our economy after all this! Please don't do this to our country or us soldiers. We are the ones you are punishing. I know a draft seems like a long shot to civilians, but it is obvious to us in the military. We can only do so much with the people we have especially if we are all wounded or dead!!!!! Think about the consequences to everybody. There is a reason the military is donating 6:1 to Obama. We can see the end result of a McCain presidency. You would think military would vote for a retired military war hero, but we are not!! I think we are more afraid of McCain than Bin Laden.
Signed,
U.S. Soldier

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PatM, Minneapolis — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:33:03 GMT

OMG! What has either ever done! Obama is a sexist for not taking Hilliary or the Gov. from Kansas. Obama hates woman. His first decision is an even longer serving white male senator who has already been caught in lies since Obama was in college. Give me a break. I can't vote for these two sexists.

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Adam from a trailer park in a red state — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:33:35 GMT

Ind. now backing McCain-you need to start considering how McCain will treat your family, not about your perception that Obama mistreated hillary.

Laura Deland-what does a leak in his campaiagn have to do with anything? Explain to me how that somehow demonstrates that Obama would be a bad president for the american people?

Thomas from Georgia-reverse socialism (ie-plotocracy) is not the same as capitalism. The republican leadership is not interested in promoting economic competition.

Reading comments on news article are viewing internet discusion forums makes me wonder if there is any hope for us at all, not a single mention in any of these comments of education, healthcare, jobs, the dying middle class.

maybe one day we will all wake up and instead of looking for sound bite politics and discussing who said what to who we will talk real issues.

one day.

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dab, NY — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:34:14 GMT

Smartest Choice! HRC fans need to either get over it or get out! Sick of their entitled pouting.

Obama/Biden!

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Jeff, Johnson City, NY — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:34:39 GMT

I think Joe is good man, but I think it was a mistake. He should have picked someone from a South State. I feel who wins now falls on who McCain picks. If McCain picks Ridge, its over and Obama wins...If McCain picks Joe L. that would also be very bad...I think Obama wins again...If McCain picks someone like Huckabee, I think he locks the south and RUNS away with the election. In fact I don't think it would be even close. Just my opinion. BTW-I have made up my mind---I'm with McCain...due for one simple reason of my own...I feel that ANYONE who is commander and chief should at sometime in their life, serve in the military.

Jeff

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Don Setay, Missoula, Mont. — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:34:51 GMT

I know no one cares about Montana, but Biden may help put its 3 votes more in play. Biden was mentored by Mike Mansfield who was the most popular Democrat in Montana history and many older voters still speak glowingly about him even though they tend to lean Republican.

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terry — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:35:42 GMT

Biden voted for the war. More "change" I see...I'm voting for NADER this time, I just can't take the hypocrisy and the bs lying anymore

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Tom Zirpoli, Westminster, MD — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:36:22 GMT

With their new ad, the McCain campaign invited the Obama campaign to play hours and hours of McCain and Romney saying much more negative statements about each other during the primaries. Did they really want to go down that road?? Joe was a great pick!

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Brenda Morgan — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:36:24 GMT

I just listened to your conversation about the race factor and can we overcome it but I never hear from you about the flip side of that and the fact that blacks are 94% for Obama, what about the racism shown from them? Why is it always the whites who are showing racism on your show instead of equally reporting the racism from the black community?

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Denny, Dallas, TX — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:37:16 GMT

It really isn't what the dems think or Obama's adoring media thinks, it's what the independents think about this decision that will determine the outcome of the election. Obama did nothing for women with this pick. That resonates, loud and clear. The 3 am text call also took a stab at Hillary's 3 am call-ready ad ... very bad form, in my opinion ... like salt in a wound.

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TY, Boston, Massachusetts — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:37:21 GMT

Obama has made his choice. SO now I'll be making mine; I'll vote for McCain.

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ParisH,Malibu,CA — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:37:25 GMT

I guess he needed an old white haired guy...

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Brenda — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:37:51 GMT

Hey Laura, don't vote for Obama, I hope you have children that McNuts will draft to war!!!! You deserve that with your ignornace!!!!!!! Talk abort arrogance, "it's better which Obama does not have" than stupidity which McNuts, McSenile, McIowe 7 oh I don't know how many I own has!!!!!!!!!!!

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Michael Kirby — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:38:31 GMT

There is a saying: Practice makes perfect. At some point in everyone's career and with each new life experience, we are practicing. The other piece to the saying is: Bad practice makes things perfectly bad. Practice is an essential element of 'experience'. For my money, Obama has practiced well and has evolved as a font of political wisdom well beyond his years. By the way:
Has anyone noticed that McCain has a terrible memory? He is also perseverative, handles open ended questions poorly blurting out whatever comes to mind. Does McCain have early Alzheimer's disease or some other form of dementia? Would not be a good choice for president.

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Ed, Independence, Mo — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:38:40 GMT

To Laura in Boston:
Sometimes a strong sense of self-confidence can be interpreted as arrogance. I think that in this case it is self-confidence that gives him an "in charge" mode.

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MediaWatch — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:38:52 GMT

This First Read report did not come up in Google News/Elections. I had to type "Biden" into news search to find it. Strange, since First Read is very popular.

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Erik Watts of Loveland, Colorado — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:39:00 GMT

Obama/Biden: "Not too Radical and Not too Boring"

As One of the Millions of Freedom Loving Independents that gave President Bush a "Good Old Fashioned Political Thumping" (Bush's "words", not mine), this Last November 2006, and "Saved the Republic from the Republicans", us Independents consider Obama's pick, an Excellent and very Smart Choice.

Republicans, be afraid, be very afraid.

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Brian Shugart — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:39:24 GMT

Biden was the democrat who helped push through the Bankruptcy Reform Act under which so many middle class Americans are now suffering. He is not a man of the people, but the darling of the credit card lobbyists.

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TickedOff in Houston Texas — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:39:26 GMT

I still haven't got my text message. Where's the change? More empty promises. An HRC supporter from the beginning, I've been told to take another look at Obama. So, I did. Can't say that I'm impressed.

I like Biden. I think he's a brilliant politician.

But, where is the 'change I can believe in?'.

And where the heck is my text message?

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not buying it — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:39:41 GMT

Still not voting for Obama. I'll vote in the state elections but have little faith in and admiration for Obama. If he does get elected, it will be both reaffirming and tragic to see what people think of him after the first few years.

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GC,TX — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:39:44 GMT

Joe Biden? ZZZZZZZZZZZ....... If Obama was the "agent of change" and wanted to appeal to independent voters, he should have crossed party lines and picked Chuck Hagel. A vet with foreign affairs experience who could have picked up votes in the red leaning states

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OTHA STEWART SR — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:40:31 GMT

A GREAT V.P. CHOICE. BIDEN IS KNOWLEDGEABLE AND CAPABLE OF ASSISTING OBAMA IN ALL AREAS! HE ALSO
COULD TAKE OVER THE PRESIDENTIAL POSITION WITH EASE
SHOULD ANY UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES OCCUR. THIS WILL GIVE US CHANGE ALONG WITH THE EXPERTISE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!!

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John, Northern California — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:43:55 GMT

I know some disappointed women who were rooting for Hillary. They will be voting for McCain.

Obama wanted someone to challenge his thinking. This is just going to be a mirror of Bush / Cheney. Obama will be the puppet and Biden will be running the show.

Biden has all sorts of ties to lobbyists and his wife is on several corporate boards making 800K per year. Obama will be for higher taxes and Biden will be for more of the same ineffectual leadership.

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Master Chief, Kansas City, MO — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:44:24 GMT

Well that does it. What an AWFUL choice. Voice of change picks Washington stooge and plagiarist. This Hillary fan will vote either McCain or Nader. He pick shows how little judgement he has. What a mess.

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Joshua Jackson — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:45:12 GMT

It's a poor choice and deeply disappointing. Joe Biden could not even carry his own state of Delaware during the primaries. If he really wanted to unify the party, Barrack should have chosen Hillary or at least someone from one of the bigger states with more electoral college votes.

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Paul Indianapolis IN — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:45:33 GMT

Biden will not help remmber the debates very bad choice. Now more than ever Hillary vote will just not show at the polls.Even Hillary would of been better could of ship Bill over to the UN.This election was just won by McCain its 2000 all over again.

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Dan Andersen, Olympia, WA — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:46:25 GMT

I wish I knew why he didn't pick Hillary. I was a HC supporter, but not rabid. Biden is a non rich, family oriented, talented/experienced guy. Best pick of the people I heard on the "short list." I don't see how he is going to help much w red states,however. Boy will he have a lot of crow to eat re his past statements!

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Nanette Massey, Kennesaw, GA — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:46:37 GMT

Hello,

For all those Hillary Clinton supporters who say that they would rather vote for McCain than Obama, I say to you that you probably haven't been looking at the issues and are just being spiteful.

Can you afford to do this. Hillary and Barack are so close on issues, and McCain is as far away from their thinking as you can get. Vote the issues!!! If you supported Hillary, they you need to support Obama and put the child like behavior away in favor of helping the country.

McCain cannot wait to invade someone, anyone! The day after 9/11 he wanted to go into Iraq. He has been saber rattling against Iran, and wants us to fight with Russia because one of his "top advisors" is the Lobbyist for Georgia.

Isn't it time to take care of this country! You all need to get on board for the sake of the nation.

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Laura, Hershey PA — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:46:48 GMT

Obama picked the correct running mate if he no longer wants to get a word in edgewise. Biden is a well-known windbag with an over-inflated ego. He will be good fodder for Saturday Night Live.

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Ryan, Dedham, MA — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:47:14 GMT

I'm like Virgil at the gates of hell trying to rationalize bitter Hillary supports who say they will vote for McCain. His policies are so far from Hillary's.
I was sad when Dean didn't get the nod back in the day. I sure as heck didn't vote for Bush!

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Liz, Coudersport, PA — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:47:24 GMT

The U.S. could not do better than to have Obama-Biden leading us and representing us to the world. Both are statesmen of character and integrity with solid values and perspective. Their individual strengths make for a strong team. Enough with ignorance, lies, warmongering and corporate interests first. Obama-Biden will lead us forward in a positive manner. Now what we need are for those who support Hillary Clinton to assess their choices, to think of the repercussions of those choices for the next four years and to do what is in the best interests of this country, themselves and Sen. Clinton. An Obama-Biden win is a win for all of us.

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dean — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:43:43 GMT

I hope;
- That feminist Democrats realize what a snub this
is for Hillary, and lets the party know at the
convention.
- That media Democrats like Keith Ogreman choke
on their OBAMA COOL AIDE in November.
- That anti-war Democrats realize that Biden is the
the biggest hawk that Obama could have picked.
- That anti-establishement Democrats realize that
Biden is the most establishement guy Obama could
have picked.
- That environmentalist Democrats realize that Obama
is going to give in to offshore drilling because it
is the political thing to do.
- That black nationalist Democrats realize that the
Biden pick was to bring in redneck white collar
folks and likely bring nothing to their cause.
- That anti-Nafta Democrats realize that Obama will
change little about our trade policy, because he
can't. Bush put tariffs on foreign steel a few
years ago, until Europe threatened to stop buying
our agricultural exports. That cat is out of the
bag and is not going back in.
- And Young Democrats realize that in case of war
they will be drafted if enough don't volunteer,
social security will not be there if it is not
privatized, they will working more and making
less due to higher taxation, and will have a worse
health care system than we already have.
- And finally, that Independent, Patriotic Democrats
realize that Obama wants to be an International
leaning President, needing consensus to protect our
interests, and buying into more UN programs that
bleed our economy to pay off despotic dictators
posing as humanitarian leaders.

If my hopes come true then just maybe enough dis-enchanted Democrats will stay home and this country can be saved. Otherwise, second world power here we come.

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Don .AKA BRUTUS Peabody Ma. — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:47:28 GMT

I think this is the last chance to save america.
Obama/Biden are our only hope. I own a small company in New England, that is about to go belly-up because
of the no common sence Bush/Cheney-McCain feed the
rich and starve the poor Politics.
What a GREAT! choice for V-P

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Donald I. Kelly — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:55:00 GMT

Let's be honest. We are only human "mortals." Howevr, no matter how you cut it there is and always will be as difference between a seventy year old guy/gal and a guy about forty five. Don't try and justify things otherwise!
Also, there is the tradition in thge USA that everybody who has ever been the President of the USA had "Irish" blood in them. Check it out and if you don't agree then do your own research. You will see that I am right, again.
Well, maybe Biden can put something into that "pot" soon to come.
Now, everybody back to Georgia and that Napoleon "complex" guy named "Putin."
How many of your readers or writers picked up on some of the things that Put-in (put him in something, your option, winner gets....)has done or said like 1) when walking down the stairs with Bush thoroughly angry with not getting his way (see Freud on this one) on t.v. Put-in pulled his hand in the direction of Bush and acted like he was pulling a gun trigger, 2) at the Olympics Put-in went up to the Leader of China and shocked Hew but, he got Hew's ear and Hew then smiled to the fqace of Put-in. Put-in acted like he had done something with the knowledge and approval of Hew. Did Put-in get a "gold?" I would say "plastic."
Back to Georgia and what is to happen in that area of the world. Let me add something that although Bush etc., et al did maybe procedurally invade Iraq with some misrepresentations what they knew and did was to bring out what they did know which was that the Islamic "bad" ones were like cancer ready to pounce on the world. Bush was right and wrong with what he did but, was fifty one percent right and 100% justified in his actions. It is like cancer. Iraq had it and it was going to spread rather than be controlled as Bush sought to do, and did. I know this from being a former USAF (with NATO Intelligence Officer. As for Georgia I know what did, is, and will take place in Georgia. No different than the USA Civil War. You just have to do what you have to do and most important get things "right."

Donald I. Kelly
Tel., etc., all on www.mbfusa.com

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Donald I. Kelly — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:57:48 GMT

Nah, we all know that your time and constraints are about equal to when one calls a company and the machine says "this call may be monitored for training purposes." What BS! (emphasis added). More for management and the insurance company handling claims, etc.

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luda,Hanover,NJ — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:05:25 GMT

Do you want to have Michelle Obama with her complex of inferiority as 1-st lady? I am sure it was her who
had brought Barack to this church.He is no Cristian and no muslim.He does not believe in any God otherwise he would never say that one turned to religion because of despair.Obama IS arrogant and this is another side of inferiority.Biden can't help.

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toni s — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:08:53 GMT

Hillery you make me ashambed to be a woman! We are sorry you lost but, you did. Quit acting like a victim. You have a lot to be thankful for and a lot to look foward to. Its not good for women to act like such a victim to the point men are looking at us like this too.

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Jan, Nashville TN — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:16:22 GMT

I was a Hillary supporter and she won in my state big time -- but I cannot imagine how any sentient being can think that McCain would be a good president -- and he would certainly be a lame choice compared to Obama.

Biden is a terrific choice -- he combines experience with the capacity to think and change -- and he came out swinging. Both Obama and Biden would be first rate presidents.

McCain -- another Bush -- his biography is virtually identical -- a legacy whose family greased his way, who has always lived off others and who is aggressively willfully ignorant. Yes he served and suffered (unlike Bush there) but being in prison and suffering while noble doesn't qualify one for the Presidency. As Biden noted -- we don't need a good soldier for president -- we need a good leader.

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Pete Brinn, Knoxville, Tenn. — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:25:50 GMT

When are we going to have people run for public office who are just "American" (not Democrat nor Republican) and want what's best for this country? Running for the President of the United States is like applying for any other job: give the job to the best qualified. Let's quit the "trash talk" and help our country get back to it's founding principles!