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HMT-MI — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:18:01 GMT

for a minute I thought I was reading that that Joe the backstabber was attending joe Bidens campaign speech.I had heard that Joe the backstabber was campaigning for Mccain and was startled.Biden would make a great president same as all the Democratic candidates----

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Adam, San Francisco, CA — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:23:01 GMT

Joe is the most qualified candidate in the race. As Americans we need to look beyond the media driven race and choose the best candidate for the country.

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badams64, Corpus Christi, Texas — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:25:41 GMT

It is unbelievable that Joe Biden is not competing for the lead in this race. I blame it on the overblown media reports on his "gaffes" and long-windedness. Personally, I'm ready for a President that doesn't measure every word and who can speak at length on the complicated topics of the day, without raping the grammar and creating words that don't exist.

Joe is right!

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Delaware Republican — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:31:47 GMT

Joe is a jerk and will be an also ran once again next week.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:38:58 GMT

For any who are interested, here is a YouTube video message Biden just released.

As always, he makes the case for why he should be president. If we want real experience, Biden is the way to go. If we want someone who truly can lead on day one, Biden is the way to go. If we want someone who has good judgment, Biden is the way to go. (Ask any of the candidates, including Obama, since they so frequently remarked in debates that Joe was right.)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=FS6-7DeS6Is

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Elizabeth Sullivan, San Diego, CA — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:40:00 GMT

Delaware Republican:

You seem lonely.

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Kevin, SF, CA — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:41:09 GMT

Joe is drawing frontrunner-like crowds because, despite what the media portrays, he's very much a frontrunner. A frontrunner in experience, solutions, and character. This is beginning to resonate in Iowa and around the country. And the more the media refuses to cover him the way they should, the more he will win the hearts and minds of the voters disenfranchised by that behavior.

Joe 0 8 !!

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laurie, St. Paul — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:41:48 GMT

I've always liked Biden, but Obama's skills are more needed right now. we need a working majority to accomplish anything domestically and Obama is most able to do that. Because of his background, Obama is also best to restore our standing in the world and lead the country in a better foreign policy direction. Military strength will be balanced with increased diplomacy and won't reflexively be used first and foremost. I hoping Biden will urge his supporters to back Obama as second choice.

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JH - NW Iowa — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:50:12 GMT

Iowans are still making up their minds. They haven't found what they are looking for in the Clinton, Obama and Edwards. The doubts are weighing heavy on their minds. Experience and ability to take action is what this election is going to come down to and Joe Biden is the only candidate that can claim both of these traits.

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nadeem, Toronto, Ontario, Canada — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:53:01 GMT

Biden does appear to support Obama, he has harshly criticized both Edwards and Clinton and has never said anything negative al all about Obama.

That could be a nice ticket.

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Aaron, Davenport, Iowa — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:54:58 GMT

I read the linked article about Clinton not knowing the details of the Pakistani election. Wow. How can she honestly argue she knows what she's talking about after TWICE making an incorrect statement about an international crisis.

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jim — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:14:52 GMT

Laurie from St. Paul - are you insane? Obama is the one with skills above those of Biden? You are a rube - I don't think 2 years of experience beat over 30 years and leading the senate foreign relations committee. Check your facts again dear.

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wer — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:21:39 GMT

I think a Biden-Obama ticket would be ideal. That's a real combination of good experience and change.

Unfortunately, the media will not let Biden win.

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Dough 4 Joe, Wake Forest, NC — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:40:07 GMT

A group of independent Biden supporters have launched a website www.Dough4Joe.com. with the theme "Promises To Keep."

Taking their theme from the title of Senator Joe Biden's New York Times bestseller, this group of the Senator's supporters in his bid for the presidency have taken on-line pledge drives to a higher level.

No starry symbols–no quotes from great Americans–no fireworks or missiles going off greet you as enter this realm of presidential dignity and comportment. The Biden supporters who built this site feel that while other candidates need "window dressing," their candidate does not.

The group hopes to raise $2 million dollars through a network that spans the entire country. Consistent with their "promises" theme, the group calls upon those who visit and pledge to ". . . make 2008 the year we keep our promises. That's a New Year's resolution worth keeping." For that reason, they have chosen January 1, 2008 as their target date for direct contributions to Senator Biden's campaign-in a very telling display of their level of confidence in Joe Bidens ability to win over voters in the State of Iowa.

In this age of "hedge funds" and other groups packing the end of December with all sorts of fundraising stunts, it is refreshing though not at all surprising to observe that Joe Biden's supporters see no need to hedge their bets.

The simple eloquence of the first line of the message conveys this same dignified tone as it greets and informs the visitor, "You have come here seeking a leader; you shall leave here having led."

Email: BSI4BIDEN@GMAIL.COM to get the promotional PDF flyer to circulate to friends / family / contacts via email!!

We need everyone to hear about this project so that we can make a big splash two days before the caucuses!

WWW.DOUGH4JOE.COM

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Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:40:24 GMT

He has my vote. He is going to crack the top three in Iowa, I think. Go Joe!

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Kathleen Townsend, Burlington VT — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:41:14 GMT

Joe Lieberman discovered his old Democratic party didn't give a lick about homeland security or the economy. Instead, the Democrats just wanted to hide in their rooms and complain. Even a north-east liberal like Joe L. could see the writing on the wall, and he left the party and the people that support the Democrats. Welcome to the winning side Senator Lieberman!

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Jeremiah Charles, St. Petersburg, FL — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:55:06 GMT

If the Dems don't nominate Joe, it will be a huge mistake. This is the guy who will take the white house hands down from the GOP. They are scared to death of running against this guy. He's intelligent, he's experienced, he's well liked among his peers and world leaders alike, and every time he talks about anything that matters, he makes sense. On the other hand, the GOP and their mouth pieces are licking their chops at Clinton and Obama. They will have a field day with them and will, in an election that shouldn't even be close after the last 8 years, beat them and beat them soundly. Give America Joe as their Democrat candidate, or give America another republican president and more of the same.

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John Alexander,Edinboro,PA — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:58:37 GMT

I hope Joe does well in Iowa, but hope never fills the pocketbook, can't wait for the results, looking forward to the verbal boxing matches on this site after thursday.
GOOOOOOOOO IOWANS give us some good picks, we are counting on you to get the ball rolling.
Hows the weather holding up out there?

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MEG, Clayton, NC — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:01:31 GMT

Joe IS ready to lead, and in fact, is already leading the way in alerting we the people about Pakistan during a recent debate (he's been warning Bush about it for years), leading with an approved plan to exit Iraq without leaving chaos behind, leading on Darfur -- the list goes on. This is the man we need to help us and the rest of the world begin to heal. In every area, his credentials and records dwarf the other candidates'. Issue by issue, area by area, Joe comes out the leader.

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Dot, Illinois — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:02:19 GMT

First Read-Mark Murray

Nice story!
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"Obama is also best to restore our standing in the world and lead the country in a better foreign policy direction." Laurie, St. Paul
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I must most respectfully disagree. With respect to foreign policy, Senator Biden has a clear advantage over all the other candidates.

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Kathy SE PA — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:12:58 GMT

Biden has the qualities and experience our country needs right now.

Go Joe!

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:13:50 GMT

Hows the weather holding up out there?
John Alexander,Edinboro,PA (Sent Tuesday, January 01, 2008 5:58 PM)

Right now it is a balmy 5 degrees...which drops to a blissful -16 if you count the windchill.

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JDS NY, NY — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:16:09 GMT

When it comes to what's going on today around the globe, because Joe Biden is touted as our best foreign policy mind in Washington, it is essential...it is CRITICAL that Joe Biden become our next President. We have men and women around the globe spilling their blood and giving up their lives. Armageddon in the Middle East, turmoil in Pakistan (a nuclear power), we have leaders of Iran, Iraq, Syria, Israel, Turkey, North Korea, China and now Russia that MUST be dealt with. We have muslim extremists that want us dead. And if we DO NOT establish some type of resolution regarding our global affairs, we will not have a country ANYMORE. It is ridiculous to believe that we will be able to continue with a "normal American way of life", if we do not take care of our foreign difficulties. Then and ONLY then can we really concentrate on our domestic issues and address them properly. We are spending lives and spending ALL of our resources abroad and THIS MUST STOP.

Joe Biden is the only one that can mend our desperate, broken nation...this broken world. The importance of having a bright and experienced foreign policy mind in our Oval Office calling the shots cannot be overstated in these dire times. This should be the SOLE issue for this next Presidential election, but the people of this country are busy being enamored with sound bites and magazine covers, and constant media coverage of the so called "front runners" who don't have a tenth of experience of Joe Biden.

People of Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, please, let's get it right this time. America needs your foresight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtGCaqOdIJ4

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HMT-MI — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:18:38 GMT

lieberman ran as an independent because the democrats voted him out-----republicans voted for him because they knew he would always vote on their side-----do you think Mccain will pick him as his vp?Judas Joe

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Rhj — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:27:45 GMT

Joe Biden is the only democratic candidate that I would vote for. I may not agree with him on every issue, but he would be an excellent choice as president. However, if and when clinton or obama get the dem nod, I will most certainly vote republican, as usual.

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Denny, Alaska — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:30:47 GMT

I'm sorry: who?

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Cathy, Upstate NY — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:32:59 GMT

Laurie in St. Paul: I have to ask, what skills does Obama have? What foreign policy experience can he claim other than living overseas as a child???? Just asking....Hillary '08

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Charles Bryant, Austin, Texas — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:44:22 GMT

I must admit that I fell victim to the national media telling me that Joe Biden didn't stand a chance, and thus I supported Barack Obama. However, since the issues here in America and abroad have taken a drastic turn for the worst, it is my obligation to once again support my original choice for president. Joe Biden is that man. Although he is not supported by the main-stream media, he is the most trust-worthy and honest candidate. Too many times have I heard that Joe Biden can't make it. I used to be one of the nay-sayers myself. But we have serious problems, and we need a serious candidate to solve them. I urge you to join me. I might not be able to elect Joe Biden, and you might not be able to elect Joe Biden. But together, we can become a catalyst for providing this country with what it really needs. It's time for honesty. It's time for integrity. It's time for Joe Biden.

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Joe Dubuque, IA — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:46:52 GMT

Barack Obama:

In 2004 he said to Tim Russert on Meet the Press that his foreign policy wouldn't be any different than George W. Bush's!!!!!

He voted "present" on over 70% of his votes in the Illinois legislature.

Has NO foreign policy experience, and what is worse, he has NO knowledge of foreign policy.

Does not know that "federalism" is called for in the Iraqi constitution.

Has never passed legislation in the Senate.

Does not even speak on the Senate floor in large part because he doesn't have the respect of the rest of Congress and also because he doesn't have much to say.

What has he done to be worthy of votes???

Most importantly if he was asked today what he will doing on these issues he has NO plans, concrete ideas, or stances.

Iraq: none
Pakistan: none
Afganistan: none
Immigration: none
Education: none
Health Care: none
Energy independence: none

C'mon folks...this guy lacks plans, experience, decision making ability, and respect from domestic and foreign leaders.He is not a leader, or statesman. Barack Obama is just a slick politian. Mark my words....Barack Obama is going nowhere.

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Mary, Fort Campbell, KY — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:51:31 GMT

Come on Joe! A lot of us are pulling for you across the country. My husband wants to vote for you when he sends his absentee ballot from his 15 month "all expense paid trip (by Uncle Sam of course) to Iraq".

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Bob, Santa Fe — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:24 GMT

Joe Biden has been saying he is ready to lead from day 1 a lot longer then Clinton.

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Joseph, CO — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:40 GMT

The line "someone like Biden is getting Romney-sized crowds" really made my day. I am fully convinced that the best presidential candidate has a good chance to be the next president.

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Kevin, SF, CA — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:16:59 GMT

Denny, are you doing a Mike Gravel impression?

Biden's going to rock the caucus. Right on everything, and will put any contender to shame in a debate.

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Shelby H., Atlanta, GA — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:50:41 GMT

Regarding Laurie's claim that Obama is most likely to generate the "working majority" we need -- give me a break, Joe Biden has been accomplishing great things in his career by working WITH the opposition to generate consensus and get things done like the Violence Against Women Act, the Crime Bill, and his plan for Iraq that passed with a majority of Republican Senators voting for it.

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Terry Lynn, Ames, Iowa — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:57:10 GMT

Joe says it best, GET UP!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4_PwxY9ce4

Biden is THE candidate to lead the United States.

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Joanna, Iowa — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 01:06:33 GMT

Cathy, Upstate NY says: Laurie in St. Paul: I have to ask, what skills does Obama have? What foreign policy experience can he claim other than living overseas as a child???? Just asking....Hillary '08

I guess people are asking the same questions of Hillary. Clinton and Obama (and you can throw in Edwards) are three of the most inexperienced people to ever run for president.

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Josh McDonald, Ventura, CA — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 01:48:21 GMT

Nice Shelby, I wanted to say the exact same thing about Laurie's comment that Obama can best unite a working majority and give the US some credit back in world politics. Why? Because he told you he could? Biden has a record of getting things done and Shelby stated some results above. Check out his website to see more. www.joebiden.com

Don't just buy into the hype this year.

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honestErnest, Altadena, CA — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:01:09 GMT

Mark Murray: Delaware is in the Northeast??

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Like It Is, Hobart, Indiana — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:03:42 GMT

By all means, Joe Biden.

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Paul Berger — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:15:06 GMT

I think President Joe!

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Paul Berger, Falls Church, VA — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:19:27 GMT

Biden would make a great president!

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Paul Berger, Falls Church, VA — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:20:57 GMT

Biden would make a great president!

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Kenny Small town, Iowa — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:53:23 GMT

Here in Iowa, I smelled something different than hogs in the cold air today. It had the sweet smell of an upset headed by Joe Biden!

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Cappy Abraham, Palm Beach, FL — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:21:24 GMT

It's refreshing to read so many positive comments about Joe Biden. I've been saying all along that he's the most qualified candidate in either party to lead this country ESPECIALLY given our low standing in the eyes of the world. Biden's experience and knowlege of foreign affairs runs rings around what either Hillary or Obama can offer us. Also, his style is not off-putting. He is intelligent and not wishy-washy in his approach. He comes up with proposals, solutions, ideas. And these are based on fact and experience and history. He'd be the best man for the job. Why isn't he running at the head of the pack? Beats me!

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Cathy, Bethany Beach, Delaware — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:59:38 GMT

I love Joe Biden!
But I just don't think he is going to make it.

My dream ticket - Obama/Biden!! That would be unstoppable!!

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ll Minneapolis Mn — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:59:51 GMT

Kathleen, Vermont.

Let's see, America got hit during a what? Ah yes...an incompetent Republican President's administration. Who is soft on Homeland Security? No one but the Republicans who have weakened the U.S. in all areas.

Biden would be an excellent President, and I truly hope he does well in Iowa. Would be lovely to have a President who could answer questions without having to be taught the answers four words at a time. Would also be nice to get all the coloring books of the maps of the world out of the White House. Wouldn't you hate to be the one having to tutor Shrub?

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John G., Austin, TX — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 04:06:57 GMT

I can vote either Biden or Dodd. I think the debates have clearly demonstrated they are the only two who truly understand the issues facing this country. I lean toward Biden because I like a guy who gives straight answers and isn't afraid to ruffle feathers every now & then. I'm not certain how three lightweights like Clinton, Obama, and Edwards became front-runners. Media must think we (the voting public) are idiots - and after reelecting Bush in 04, who could blame them.

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Plan_9, BC Canada — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 04:07:03 GMT

With all due to respect to Ron Paul (the Don Quixote of the Republican party) for challenging the Iraq disaster, Joe Biden strikes me as the most qualified candidate to run for U.S. President I have seen in many years (perhaps because there have been so many lightweights for so long). He reminds me of Pierre Trudeau, the greatest (Canadian) PM in my lifetime and the only one to earn my respect. The whole world may benefit if he becomes US President, if he is not thwarted from doing the job once he's in it. His long experience in the Senate may help ensure he's not.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuOkXgZqofA

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Stacy Shaw — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 04:33:52 GMT

Joe Biden is the only candidate running with the experience to lead from day one, and the credentials to beat any republican. Iowa - please send us Joe Biden!

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Al, Lawrenceville, GA — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:01:00 GMT

Joe Biden is going to surprise a lot of people. Exceed expectations which will finally get him the coverage he deserves. I live in Georgia but flew up to Iowa last Friday to volunteer for Joe. Those of you who are not in Iowa, please do not be deceived by the main stream media. I am 56 years old so it takes a lot to get me excited...Despite the dismissal of his candidacy by the MSM, Joe is getting his message across to the good people of Iowa. Stay tuned!

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Lori, Central CA — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:07:15 GMT

Even the MSM can't ignore the changes on the ground. They don't like to be proven wrong, so the articles about Biden are finally coming out. I've seen them quadruple in the past month.

No one, and I mean no one, on either side, has the foreign policy AND domestic experience that Joe Biden has. Plus, I want a president who can get things done when there is not a Democratic majority. I'm sick and tired of gridlock and distrust of the President. Let's bring back the respect to this office and restore our credibility on the world stage. Vote Biden.

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Shari, Hummelstown, PA — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:07:18 GMT

The only logical choice for President is Joe Biden! www.joebiden.com
Get Up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4_PwxY9ce4

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Jillian. Chandler, Az — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:16:37 GMT

As Biden said - close your eyes and imagine each candidate sitting in the oval office.
Which one is ready to handle the problems of the world?
Which one is going to be ready on day one?

Simple - JOE BIDEN

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Don, Wheaton, Il — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:26:54 GMT

I love all you Biden fans. Something many people are not aware of, a lot of whom admire Obama; Joe Biden is Obama grown up. Joe Biden worked as a public defender in the 60's; he got into politics because of the civil rights movement and his desire to help bring about change. He only became our foremost authority on international relations as a result of on the job training (called experience). He is first and foremost a caring human being, who will fight against abuse of power - whether from an abusive spouse or a brutal dictator - because he cares so very much about people.

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S J Fallon, California Wine Country — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:07:26 GMT

I don't want a president who will lead this nation back to its greatness. I like things as they are. I like being lied to and toyed with and tricked. I like it when the go-go-girls on CNN get all cheerleadery over their home-girl Hillary. I like it when Obama gets all preachy and screachy and gets those stick-like fingers striking marble poses; he almost seems like someone worth listening to.

I like it when millionaire Edwards zooms past ten thousand poor people on his way to a speach about ending poverty.

I say, we keep Bush but just change the name to Hillary.

OR . . . Maybe I'll vote for Joe Biden . . .that is, unless Mitt Romney sends me a check.

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Kevin, SF, CA — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:13:39 GMT

Edwards? Clinton? Naw man, Biden smoke all dem foo's!

Cmon everyone, show Joe the money!!

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BJ, Chicago suburb, Illinois — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:23:21 GMT

I am from the great State of Illinois and I voted for Obama and helped to put him in the Senate. Since winning that election he has done nothing noteworthy except run for president(unless you call voting present something). Oh, there is one exception to what I just wrote- his stance on immigration. He voted for the first Kennedy-McCain immigration bill that wanted to make immigrants, who've entered illegally, citizens after a 48hour record check.(What was that about and what was he thinking?)
Frankly, I still can't believe that a person of his inexperience feels he is qualified to be POTUS given national and world events. I believe Obama suffers from the audacity of hubris- not hope. Make no mistake, Obama is a Chicago politician who knows how to play politics the old-fashioned way.
Joe Biden is a good person, who has a wealth of experience, and who knows how to bring people together. The Republicans on this site trash him, because they fear the possibility of their lightweights, namely Gomer Pyle Huklebeee and Flip Flopping Romney, facing Biden on any stage.
Biden 2008! I don't care who his running mate will be - Obama, Clinton, Edwasrds, maybe even McCain if his party throws him to the curb.
Please Iowa, Biden 2008! The msm gets its cues from corporate America. They sold us down the river when they backed Bush in 2000 and called the election early. They did it again when they backed Bush in 2004, saying he won the debates against Kerry when Bush often couldn't make a coherent sentence; continuously playing the Swift Boat Ads for free any chance they had; not questioning the results from Ohio. Look what the msm helped to create.
Biden 2008!

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ruteger — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:25:15 GMT

why dont dems nominate joe biden? i will tell u why, i honestly think that the party is incompetent. look, they run the house and senate and bush still gets what ever he wants. they talk tough but always crumble. i personnally hope hillary gets the nod. the reps, independants and alot of dems will vote against her. biden is the most experienced. he is better than kerry was and the dems gave that jerk the nomination.

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Lisa T., Plano, TX — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:32:06 GMT

Joe Biden is the best candidate from either side of the aisle to server as our Commander in Chief. We need his wise, steady hand to guide us during these times. He has the wisdom, tenacity, judgment and experience to serve as POTUS from the moment he arrives. He has been personally tested and has bounced back each time stronger than before. I don't understand the appeal of a state senator with 2 years experience on the national scene and also don't see the advantage of supporting a devisive figure who's claim to experience in foreign affairs rests on her years of being married to a former POTUS. We've had enough inexperience and divisiveness during the last 8 years. I'm all for the "change" and experience that Joe Biden brings to the table. Biden '08!

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Virginia Delmar, Delaware — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:24:01 GMT

Cathy:
Shame on you! You love Joe but don't think he is going to make it and therefore you support Obama?
What have you done to help Joe make it? Delaware owes Joe Biden for the 35 years of his life,that he has dedicated to our state and our country. You make no sense! What has Obama done for your state?

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:15:45 GMT

Cathy:

He won't make it if people adopt your defeatist attitude. For months, people have been saying that Joe is the best but he can't make it. Why not? If everyone who said that put their vote behind their talk, he would blow the competition out of the water.

He CAN make it but he needs the nay-sayers to make that leap of faith.

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Craig Taylor, Ohio — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:32:51 GMT

Joe is the only candidate in either party that strikes me as a person that is really authentic and prepared to take on the Presidency. I really hope he surprises people in Iowa.

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virgilh, Las Vegas, NV — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:58:52 GMT

Joe is RIGHT! Please help to carry this message to other posts, to YOUR precinct, to YOUR work, to YOUR communities. Joe depends on US the grass roots to help him become the next president!!!

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Ruthi Adams Joseph, Georgetown, Delaware — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:59:09 GMT

Joe Biden is the most qualified person to become President of the United States, hands down!!

Joe for President!

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Bob & Betty Swords — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:06:53 GMT

My husband and I wake up every morning and comment to each other how we would feel so much more comfortable with Joe Biden as our President NOW!! It made our day to read about the rally in Iowa with over 500 attending. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, Senator Biden for serving our country the way you have and for trying to help now. We need it!!

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Lee, Nashville, TN — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:37:36 GMT

Joe Biden is not the only candidate running with experience and real plans. Bill Richardson, is on level footing with Joe in that race. However, if citizens want real change, an honesty would be a real change-then Biden is the way to go.

I read earlier that an Obama/Biden ticket would be "unstoppable." I doubt that very much. Sadly, both Clinton and Obama would suffer as central candidates because the United States is not "liberal minded" enough for them to win and Republicans have proven an ability to grease over close elections (ask voters in FL and OH). That said, a ticket like Biden/Obama or Biden/Clinton could ensure that the incumbent vice presidents have a real shot at being the first minority president.

IMHO, until we have a minority vice president, the American people will not elect a minority president. Especially when a person like myself, who can see past those differences and vote for a minority candidate, cannot honestly say that the ones we have to choose from are the best people for the job. Joe Biden is the better choice. Why choose someone who is less qualified.

Folks, I'm a liberal conservative. I believe in equality, not amnesty. I believe that the war in Iraq was criminal, but equally criminal would be leaving it in shambles. I believe that everyone should have healthcare and that the Federal government should take care of the citizens of this country but I have serious doubts about the competence and integrity of the people running the system. And finally, I believe that the American government should fix its own problems before trying to "fix" the world. Terrorism is older than democracy. A president needs to rise above fear blindness and lead his people, not live in fear and profit from his people. Because I care about my country and the world around me, and if he is on the 2008 ballet. I will vote Joe Biden. Good luck Joe.

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Steven F, Palo Alto, Ca. — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:42:29 GMT

President Biden
Vice President Obama
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Secretary of Defense Wes Clark
Secretary of Labor John Edwards
Secretary of Commerce Chris Dodd
Attorney General Ladoris Cordell
Treasury Secretary William Cohen

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Druie Cavender, Flemington, NJ — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:02:47 GMT

I respectfully ask my fellow Democrats in Iowa to honestly compare Joe Biden's background and experience to those of Clinton, Obama, and Edwards. If you do so with an open mind, the only logical conclusion is that Sen. Biden is the best-qualified candidate. We all hope that a Democrat will win every Congressional race this fall. Realistically, however, the next President MUST be able to cooperate with Republicans to repair the nassive damage done by eight years of the Bush "administration". Not matter how much we like Clinton and Edwards, they are simply too polarizing to become a good President. Obama might be a good candidate 10 years from now, but he is clearly too inexperienced under the current conditions. We Democrats need to look beyond the media-driven hype and choose the best candidate for the country.

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Ike , Stamford Ne — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:48:23 GMT

anyone voting for clinton,edwards,or obama is voting on a name not on experience. GO JOE.

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Susan, WY — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 03:21:37 GMT

First read:

For the fourth time I've posted on a first read article and it NEVER shows up. What's up with that! I don't use profanity, race baiting, or bashing. You must now like people from WY or hotmail....

thanks for nothing.

2004 Joe vs. 2008 Joe

Cynthia, Honolulu, HI — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 04:05:04 GMT

I am waiting with great anticipation to see how the Iowa caucus turns out. Having looked at all the Democratic candidates and some of the Republicans, Joe Biden stands way above them all. I stand with, and thank, the Iowans who stand for Joe Biden on caucus night.

2004 Joe vs. 2008 Joe

Anthony Palmer, Columbia, SC — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:36:17 GMT

I just wanted to go on record as being a firm Biden supporter. I started off with Edwards last winter, then went to Richardson in the spring, and finally ended up firmly in Biden's camp around last summer.

If Iowans are paying attention, they will find Biden to be the single best qualified candidate of any party running for president. And for Democrats who want to win, Biden would be the most difficult candidate for the Republicans to run against because they can't use the "cut and run/weak on national security" arguments against him. And he also has the added bonus of not having 48% of the country hate him from the get-go (unlike Clinton). And he can even turn "experience" into a weapon against Giuliani, Romney, or Huckabee. Edwards and Obama can't do that.

Having said that, for Biden to have a chance, he'll have to place third or a very close fourth in Iowa. One of the "Big Three" is going to disappoint. The question is, who will it be? Clinton, Obama, and Edwards all have something missing (true experience and statesmanship), which is why Biden, Richardson, or Dodd have an opening. Of these three so-called "second tier" candidates, Biden is the best positioned because of his strong debating skills and foreign policy acumen. Don't look for Biden to win Iowa (that would be awesome), but do look for him to win the "better than expected" race.

Here are my predictions:

Obama 27%, Edwards 20%, Biden 18%, Clinton 17%, Richardson 10%

You can read more of my predictions and analysis here:

http://www.theseventen.com/2008/01/iowa-predictions-d.html

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Howard, Sidney Center, NY — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:20:00 GMT

it's really quite a shame that the trully best qualified candidate- Joe Biden has dropped out of this race....its very unfortunate to see the fox news network spend 90% of all of their shows Hillary bashing- and its even more unfortunate to see mathews and now even olberman start with the anti hillary stuff as they try and prop up their candidate of choice- obama......MSNBC should be giving equal time to each of the top three candidates but they use hillary's share of air time in a negative way while giving obama complete positive airplay.....Edwards- who is the best remaining candidate left is treated like an also ran and its only week two of the campaign and thats because he refuses to take money from lobbies and special interest some of which is MSNBC- so edwards doesn't even get mentioned for his great performance in saturday's debate....a debate that i think he won going away!!!!

2004 Joe vs. 2008 Joe

pat — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:30:34 GMT

It's doubtful that what the nation needs is Obama rolling through the West Wing on his tricycle.

At least, however in poor shape is the social justice or human rights sphere of American domestic and foreign policy, the real business of running the nation consists more of economic policy and perception. Of that we've had little opportunity to measure, and only Hillary is the one who mentioned the recession that Bernanke and Bush are concerned with at present, a qualifier if ever there was one.