Obama/Biden

GPK · #1 08-23-2008, 07:07 AM

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/24/us...rssnyt&emc=rss

ArlJim78 · #2 08-23-2008, 07:25 AM

he could have done much better. i'm stunned really that he went that way.

GPK · #3 08-23-2008, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

he could have done much better. i'm stunned really that he went that way.

It was clearly the smart route for him to go with the more experienced running mate.

Hillary was out from the get go. IMO...mainstream Americans aren't ready to embrace that much change, that quickly (Black President/Female VP). The other 2 that were being talked about (Kaine and Bayh) seemingly lacked the experience that would have made Dems feel more comfortable with their chances come Nov.

ArlJim78 · #4 08-23-2008, 08:29 AM

i strongly disagree that it was a good choice for many reasons. but first and foremost because Biden is simply not likable.

ddthetide · #5 08-23-2008, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

i strongly disagree that it was a good choice for many reasons. but first and foremost because Biden is simply not likable.

he's way more likable than hillary-satan.

Mike · #6 08-23-2008, 08:45 AM

I disagree with you, ArlJim, I find Biden very likable, in some of the same ways that I find McCain likable. I wanted Biden as the Veep, but they will have to endure the initial publicity of Biden's own criticism of Obama

As for Biden's remarks about Obama being the first mainstream, articulate, bright and clean African-American to run for Pres., I think many blacks understand what he's saying. Obama is no Al Sharpton

GPK · #7 08-23-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

i strongly disagree that it was a good choice for many reasons. but first and foremost because Biden is simply not likable.

I don't like Biden...the guy is a pr*ck, plain and simple. Im just stating IMO that picking someone like him, as a long time "insider" makes more sense for the Democratic Party than someone with little experience in and around Washington, like Kaine or Bayh.

Mike · #8 08-23-2008, 08:52 AM

I'm not a Joe Biden historian, so I am open to hearing why Biden is so disliked by a few here(already)

Isn't he a McCain personal friend, as are the Clintons?

hurricanefrank · #9 08-23-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

i strongly disagree that it was a good choice for many reasons. but first and foremost because Biden is simply not likable.

I totally agree with this. Aren't too many more arrogant politicians than him. He turned me off a long time ago.

Danzig · #10 08-23-2008, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

he could have done much better. i'm stunned really that he went that way.

i'm stunned as well. wasn't it biden who referred to obama as being 'clean and articulate'? for someone chasing after change, he sure picked a funny guy to help pass the message, hasn't biden been on capitol hill for years?