Biden aiming to keep seat in family?

Nepotism Is Always Good — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:13:56 GMT

Joe Biden: "Biden has been said for some time to be grooming his son Beau Biden to succeed him in the Senate."

Gee, think maybe we should have a vote first?

Biden aiming to keep seat in family?

Goverment - Just Keep It In The Family — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:17:45 GMT

Really now, how hard could it be to go from Army PFC to US Senator? Obama got to be President without accomplishing one thing, so it seems only natural then that an army grunt should be able to roll right in to the Senate.

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Full Moon — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:18:33 GMT

I just love Senator Biden so much. When the results came in on November 4th, I was as happy for Joe as I was for Barack. I immediately began writing a letter of lovely prose to send to Joe. I hope he replies!

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James Legacy — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:19:30 GMT

Here's something that would be a definition of "Change". No appointing of immediate family members to fill spots vacated by their kin.

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katiec Pekin, IL — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:25:06 GMT

You are right. It is all speculation.
Cannot imagine Biden not doing what is right.
He knows the American people are fed up with
politics as usual and is a staunch supporter
of change.

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Jack — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:26:28 GMT

Appointing his son? That is so wrong on so many levels. I'll be really disappointed if this turns out to be the case.

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Reno Will — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:31:56 GMT

I'm sure the state of Delaware could do much worse than have another Biden in the seat. They seem to be a very unpretentious family. If Beau is as dedicated as his father to middle class causes then he would be a positive addition.

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John In Florida — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:37:40 GMT

Politics as usual. Where is all the 'CHANGE' from Obama/Biden? Too much to hope for I guess.

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MSierra, SF — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:40:05 GMT

Biden and Obama should NOT be allowed to choose their successors

It's a pity we can't have special elections, instead of letting Governors appoint Senators

I would have objected had Simple Sarah appointed herself to replace Ted Stevens

No dynasties, please

Ted Kennedy is the only 'pass down' that worked
He's been a LION
But, he's the exception

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m.hiatt — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:53:03 GMT

Senator Biden's action are normal for a career pol. His interest is self-centered and has been from day one. He will be hidden as of 1/21/09.

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canio, wilmington de — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:56:57 GMT

go to delawareliberal.net if you want more info and back story to what is going on and the speculation about what is going to happen.

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Michael Furlong Long Island — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:59:47 GMT

Beau Biden would make an excellent Senator. The gov't should give him an exception from serving in Iraq so he can be Del. Senator. His dad was great, so he should be great too.

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Johnnie D. — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:31:18 GMT

The blatant nepotism is is more blinding than Biden's bleached teeth. I thought here in the colonies we did away with royalty. I guess I'm wrong, given the Kennedys, Bushies, Clintons, (Carnahans and Blunts in Missouri) etc.. Time to grow up America and start electing leaders that really care about the country instead of creating lifetime employment for their families.

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Byrd Doggie — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:32:09 GMT

Senator Byrd is trying to get his dog to take his seat. With Byrd leaving, and the dog coming in, that will add 15 points to the Democratic caucuses IQ average.

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Andy, New York — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:35:12 GMT

I called this on election night, Joe Biden is no better than other career politicians and I am still dumbfounded that Obama picked him to be VP. I think Obama will avoid any major blunders while in office, but Joe Blowhard will probably be Obama's version of W.

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NB Stewart — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:40:28 GMT

You're correct, this sounds like speculation.

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Rock,Janesville,Wisconsin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:40:34 GMT

This move would make sense for everyone concerned. Biden's son has a good record, and he appears to have the same values as his dad. Beau Biden also knows what to say in public more that what his dad does. This is a good thing!

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Jimmy and Brucie, Sacramento, CA — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:42:14 GMT

During the campaign Sarah Palin was doubted as being ready to be president, all the while she was running for the vice presidency. She had said she would not appoint herself or a family memebr4 to replace Sen Stevens of Alaska, if the became necessary.

I think we should have paid more attnetion to Joe Biden's readiness to be a vice president. If his son Beau Biden succeeds him due to this poltical manuevering by Pappa Joe, I thionk it's clear that Sarah would have brought more integrity and honor to the office of the Vice President, whether or not any of us believe she is ready to be president.

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:47:49 GMT

Your the man Champ ! Keep up the good work, your son Beau would be a great choice.

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ronald Surin, Ft Lauderdale, Florida — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:48:07 GMT

Biden should resign whenever he feels it is appropriate to do so. However, the decision for his replacement is at the sole discretion of outgoing/incoming governor without any undue influence from Senator/VP elect Biden.

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Jeff, Patchogue, NY — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:49:01 GMT

His current term expires at the end of the year. What happens if he resigns before he is sworn in for his new six year term? If he resigns now, wouldn't that change the picture (regarding a special election)? That wasn't the case in Obama's situation (his term didn't expire until 2010).

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S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:51:17 GMT

That's a mess. Let the voters of Delaware decide! I don't like this trying to do so that a son can take over after a father (or other variations on that). This is a public office and should be kept so. This is from someone who likes Biden.

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Carson City — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:56:19 GMT

I think Biden should keep his senate seat as long as he wants to. He's going to be the Vice President, which means he "runs the Senate" and "can really get in there with the senators and make a lot of good policy changes."

...or so I've been told.

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Patty from FL — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:58:31 GMT

looks like more of the same old crappy politics from the liberal senator from Delaware...so much for change!

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drs — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:00:23 GMT

ask Mike Castle to declare as an independent and then appoint him. he is a thoughtful moderate.

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Mike, Wilmington, DE — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:01:42 GMT

I think the bigger issue with a Biden resignation is the effect it would have on the current lame-duck US Congress. If Biden resigns, that would leave 98 sitting senators and a 49-49 split, giving the tie-breaking vote to Cheney, and majority control to the Republicans. Or am I missing something?

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New York Mike — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:03:38 GMT

So the media pounded us day and night that Palin was unqualified to be VP, but not word one on a kid that is serving in Iraq experince for a job in the Senate. Pretty soon we'll be seeing professional comedians in the Senate . . . .What? Oh, right. Franken . . . , and Schumer.

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J. Fernandes, Derry, NH — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:08:47 GMT

Beau is already the Attorney General for the state so I think going to Senator is great and good for him. The Army should release him for that to happen if the Governor see fit to appoint him.

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Just Wondering — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:11:49 GMT

Didn't get to the first post of the day in time. What do you all think-if Obama had been the loser two weeks ago, do you think he would have been man enough to sit down with a President-elect McCain?

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Welcome to America! — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:11:52 GMT

I'm sure the state of Delaware could do much worse than have another Biden in the seat. They seem to be a very unpretentious family. - Reno Will

You're new around here aren't you?

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Ali Gattor — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:14:11 GMT

Deleware could do worse then having another Biden as their Senator. Not much worse, but worse just the same.

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Same Old, Same Old — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:18:03 GMT

It is great to see that Obama/Biden are bringing "change" to Washington. Maybe Michelle Obama is on the short list for Secretary of State too.

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Grace, Mountain View, CA — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:20:50 GMT

There is NO mention at all of Biden or anyone appointing Beau. The article makes it clear Beau cannot be appointed because he is serving in Iraq. He will have to be elected if he is to become the senator.
This doesn't seem even to be news - just FR stirring up the usual knee-jerk reactions. So leave Biden alone he has done nothing wrong.

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Jim, Mesa, AZ — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:21:20 GMT

Have any of you naysayers read this article. Biden would not be appointing his Son nor would the Governor. Bidens son is in Iraq and cannot take on that role right now. What he wants is for his son to have a chance at becoming Delawares Senator through a special election where he would have to be elected by the citizens of Delaware. Now stop the sniping!

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Orlando in Pennsylania — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:22:00 GMT

New York Mike, you do understand that Biden's son is a grown man right and not a kid? Also that he's actually Delaware's Attorney General right? He's also a captain in the National Guard.

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cmac — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:24:30 GMT

"Really now, how hard could it be to go from Army PFC to US Senator? Obama got to be President without accomplishing one thing, so it seems only natural then that an army grunt should be able to roll right in to the Senate. "

Beau Biden is State Attorney General of Delaware, an OFFICER in the US Army, and a lawyer who passed the state bar exam of Delwrare in the 90th percentile. I'd say he's slightly more experienced than "an army pfc" you dolt.

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Tom — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:26:30 GMT

Apparently, some of you have not read the article. You just complkain without having any facts to back up your complaints. Beau Biden is currently the Attorney General for the State of Delaware. Not just some kid or just a PFC serving in Iraq. And it is disrespectful to think that just because they are a soldier serving in Iraq that they have no intelligence!!

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Sarah, St. Louis, MO — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:26:58 GMT

Did you all read the same article I did??? No where in this article was there ever any mention of Joe Biden "picking" his successor!! That is not up to him, as the article makes clear. It is up to the governor. And for all of you spewing this nonsense about Beau Biden not being qualified to serve as Senator since he is an "army grunt", as one ignorant person commented, REALLY!?!?! Come on...you just got off a two year campaign praising John McCain as an American hero for his years that he served in the military, which was the basis of his campaign, and now you are going to say that all of a sudden, that doesn't make a person qualified to hold office?!?!? I mean, REALLY!?!?!?

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NBS Sacramento — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:29:37 GMT

Joe Biden has held his Senate seat for many years, and he probably has much to finalize before vacating it. He is a great Senator and will be an outstanding VP. He's proud of his son and has confidence in him...I hear Attorney General/Captain Beau Biden is also stand-up. Delawareans should know best. Good luck to both the Bidens and to Delaware...thank you for sharing Joe! America is fortunate.

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david, El Paso TX — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:30:44 GMT

Judging the the above, the republicans are largely reduced to roll of ankle biters.

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Ken, NJ — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:32:03 GMT

Beau Biden is far from "some kid" - 9 years as a federal prosecutor - 2 as DE AG and a Captain in the Army. I don't agree with him inheriting the seat but don't make this argument about him being some privileged kid.

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J Russell — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:35:53 GMT

Since when is an officer in the Army - a Captain - an "army grunt" or a "kid"? Beau Biden is the Attorney General of Delaware and is currently leading his men in the war zone. He was a federal prosecutor before being elected Attorney General.
Regardless of political shenanigans around Sen Biden's resignation, he deserves some respect. And regardless, whoever is appointed will have the opportunity to run for re-election in 2010.

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Pete - Albany, NY — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:36:55 GMT

Each state has its own laws for replacing a Senator who can not finish his or her term.

In Delaware, as with Illinois and Arizona (had McCain won), leaves it up to the Governor to appoint a replacement (Arizona goes so far, however, as to require the replacement to be from the same party as the outgoing Senator).

Biden won re-election this year and I believe as such that he should be allowed to have some say in who his replacement will be.

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Robert Colorado — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:37:52 GMT

Six of one, and half dozen of the other? Chess anyone?......

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Diana Owens, Tacoma, Washingotn — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:42:38 GMT

This is speculation, just that. Maybe he wants to wait to vote on important legistation in the next weeks. With Obama resigning on the 16th, that took away one vote. There is no rush for Biden to resign yet.

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A.Brocco,Albuquerque,NM — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:42:55 GMT

Conservatism did to the Republican party what Palin did to McCain.

"Conservatism=the best example of what happens to a person when narcisissim goes bonkers!"

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Elliot, PA — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:53:43 GMT

Biden doesn't appoint his successor the Governor does. Plus there is a special election for his Senate seat scheduled for 2010 so the person selected doesn't get the full term.

It shouldn't matter if someone is or isn't the son/daughter of another politician. They should be judged on their qualifications. Beau Biden is a very capable Attorney General that may be more prepared to run for Senate in the election after the special election.

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Corey, Boston, Mass — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:56:16 GMT

The whole point of this post is that Biden's son WILL NOT be appointed to take his seat. The only way that Beau Biden will become Senator is if he is elected to the position (if he chooses to run) in 2010.

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Adult educator — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:56:21 GMT

"Really now, how hard could it be to go from Army PFC to US Senator? Obama got to be President without accomplishing one thing, so it seems only natural then that an army grunt should be able to roll right in to the Senate. "

Did you not read that he is the state's attorney general? Also his position in the military is not that of a "grunt".

I'm not for nepotism on any level but you sir are obviously looking for an excuse to make an ignorant right wing rant without regard to the facts (<goes without saying).

But perhaps I should thank you.

As long as the republicans have the bitter, angry, good ole boy curmudgeons as their biggest supporters it will be easier for us progressives to win elections.