hiredgun's post just shows you how lost this campaign is for Obama. With all the anti Bush/Republican sentiment out there, the Democratic candidate should be up AT LEAST 15 points in the polls right now. However; it's all tied up, just showing you that he has no appeal to the middle. I guess most Americans are not big on a candidate with so many ties to radicals (Rev Wright) and terrorists (Bill Ayres).
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The Democrats all know this, and why you see posts like the one below begging for you to please vote Obama. Soon you will see the left whining and crying again as another Presidential campaign goes down in flames.

hiregun:
Get back in line? There you go folks, all you democrats toe the line whether you like it or not, or else those jackbooted thugs will straighten you out!!! What ever happened to freedom of choice?

Hiredgun is right, all you “erstwhile Hillary supporters”!
Get over those tactics that Obama used against Hillary. You know what I mean. Those tactics that democrats have been demonizing republicans for that democrats claim shouldn’t be used. Principles mean nothing, only power matters. Don’t worry, democrats have their hearts in the right place, it’s just that when push comes to shove, politicians have to do whatever works to win. They’ll take care of you later, just trust them. Remember hope and change, isn’t that what you really want?

To all those erstwhile Hillary supporters:

Sorry that Biden and not Hillary is Obama's choice. Now get over it and get back in line.

Don't you realize how important the next election is? It's too important to be held hostage by your hurt feelings. Voting for McCain just because you feel snubbed by Obama is the same as a vote for George W. Bush and his failed policies. Is that what you really want?

This is an AWFUL tactical error for Obama. Delaware brings ZERO in demographics. Did his strategists even advise him on this moronic pick? Lets see Delaware has 3 electoral votes which go Democratic no matter who is the nominee. It's not even a regional selection as all of New England goes to the Democrats.
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Wasn't it also Biden who said "Obama is clean for a black man"?
Every time this guy opens his big mouth it's a disaster waiting to happen. He will make a non stop sound bite for the McCain campaign. Biden even said during the primaries that "Obama is not ready to be president"...GREAT CHOICE Obama!
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As soon as I heard this picked, I just upped my anty on McCain to win at +176 odds. Might as well cash in on this opportunity while it's there. This price will soon drop like a rock after the RNC convention and the debates. I'm sure the anti gambling McCain has put a good chunk of change on all the world exchanges this ridiculous price (laughing).

I know enough about Biden I don't need to research him. McCain is far more flexible than Biden and only a partisan would choose to ignore that. As a result, Biden isn't going to bolster Obama's unity theme at all. I'm not saying Biden is a bad choice, safe maybe, but he's not going to help Obama. Obama would have been much better served picking a female VP or a state governor.

Biden is as partisan as you can get. Macain has a history of working with democrats so much he isn't liked by a lot of true conservatives. Rememer Macain/Feingold?

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Both of your first two comments are not close to reality. Do a little research.

"Working both sides of the aisle" has always sounded a little strange to me. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Non story here. Biden is a beltway boy to the core and isn't going to help Obama's campaign theme of change. In addition, Biden is a known partisan, which isn't going to help Obama's other theme of bringing people together. He should have picked a female running mate to satisfy those angry Hillary supporters. It appears as though he was more concerned with McCain's attacks against his experience, than picking someone who would actually help get him elected.

tru dat, dawg

Biden voted for the war. I wonder if Obama is serious about getting out of Iraq like he has been saying. Now that the Bush administration has a plan in place for troop withdrawal in Iraq which probably won't happen while he is still in office. I bet if Obama gets the Presidency he will take full credit for the troop withdrawal.

Don't have a cow man.

Nothing you can write would have that effect on me.

Don't be ashamed.

But am I correct, bill? lol

You know that I'm just baiting you with the jive. Maybe I was channeling Gosden and Correl, but you gots to know that it ain't exclusive to any race these days. Besides, I'm just taking a jab at Paris Hilton (ha ha) for her Youtube ad about McCain. Double entendres accepted.

Throw away your tarot cards and go back to poker. You're not any better with you assumptions about my paternal experience than you are about my racial attitudes.

Racism can also refer to intolerance for those of another race. The Amos and Andy routine certainly demonstrates intolerance.

garyprimer's comment does not qualify as coded racism, a label which applies to statements that tacitly support policies of racial segregation or inequality.
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(I wish I could say the same about every statement or ad issued by the McCain campaign. Suffice to say that my respect for the man, even as someone I strongly disagree with, has ebbed considerably.)

Not really gary.....the dialect part. Amos and Andy couldn't have done it better.
And as for you billyjean, yes, I am a grandpa. My bet is that you don't have children, let alone grandchildren. And grandpa could use some more exercise. So anytime you feel up to it, just let me know.

Same old crud from the Nevada curmudgeon. He likes to through around the racist label like mud pies. Don’t look in a mirror grandpa, you wouldn't want to notice how much you’re covered with it.

You must mean the "white guy" part.

Same old same old from billy, but your racist quip surprises me a bit gary.

How is putting Biden on the ticket going by the whole "change" theme for the Obama campaign? Biden has been in Washington 30 plus years. Not much of a "change" it seems. He should have gone with a woman not another Washington insider who has lost touch with the real America.

Biden is not my first choice, but there are solid reasons to consider him a good choice. Obviously, his unquestioned foreign policy expertise is intended to blunt claims that the ticket is inexperienced. Biden is an experienced orator and debater as well, and is likely to be a strong "attack dog", as veep nominees often are used this way.
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In the end there is very little evidence that veep choices impact anywhere else but their home state, and not always even that. Still, this may help in Pennsylvania, where Biden was born, and as a blue collar guy, Biden will be attractive to working class voters. Some say his age will be an asset in that older voters may dislike the younger Obama criticizing McCain.
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His prior statements about Obama and some of his own minor gaffes will certainly be used but as the veep, again, voters will pay less attention to these issues. People vote for the top of the ticket in the end.

Barack got hiseff a old white guy. What up wit dat, Paris Hilton?

For those whose heads might be spinning over this choice I suggest you try a dose of Dramamine for your spinning head or maybe a dose of smelling salts, and then a dose of reality. Does anyone really think that Joe Biden is going to influence presidential decisions made by Obama? This V.P. nominee is an attempt to add the appearance of experience to a democratic ticket so devoid of it in its lead candidate. He’ll also come in handy as someone who can say the really nasty things that Obama pretends are beneath him.
That some think Joe Biden will be Obama’s “pitbull on McBush's pants leg” have this Joe Biden quote from The Daily Show in August 2005 to contend with. "I would be honored to run with or against John McCain because I think the country would be better off."
It’s humorous that NVgrf would choose Mad Magazine for his quip. A couple weeks ago he may have written Nation Enquirer in its stead but John Edwards has significantly increased that publication’s credibility. It makes me wonder, what has NVgrf been reading about Joe Biden in Mad Magazine?

Here's what Joe Biden said about Barak Obama:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDVUPqoow...

Senator Biden spoke well in this exchange between himself and George Stephanopoulos, a former aid and press secretary of President Clinton. ABC's George Stephanopoulos said to Senator Biden about Senator Obama, "You were asked is he ready. You said 'I think he can be ready, but right now I don't believe he is. The presidency is not something that lends itself to on-the-job training.'" Sen. Biden replied, "I think that I stand by the statement." (ABC's "This Week," 8/19/07).
I get all tingly down to my toes like Chris Matthews in anticipation of how Obama is going to spin this quote.

Hows that going for him?

shutupandfish........Biden has been a rebel trying to chance the "same old" for years. Where do you guys get your informatiion, Mad Magazine?

Macain won't use his son's deployment as a political pawn. Biden might. Bad choice for Obama. He is for hope and change in his campaign but, with biden it's the same old Washington politics.

snazzyj1977:
As usual you don't have a clue what you are talking about. McCains son is serving in Iraq!
http://www.iowacaucus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/...

Listen here to see what ole joe himself had to say about obimbo:
http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/08/23/...

Horrible choice a guy who is a career politician? That's real change isn't it?

I guess Obama will have to take the word "Change" out of his campaign..

Love the choice, any anti-republican is good for me! Down with the elephants!!!!!

Also, Biden's son is being sent to Iraq in October, where are the republican sons??? hmm???

didn't think so

whybesad.....And those are bad things? Obama has demonstrated that he is far too much a statesman to match McBush's verbal attacks. Smokin' Joe is loose now. He will be a pitbull on McBush's pants leg. Give 'em hell Joe. Excellent choice, President Obama!

I'm writing in Ron Paul. If we are going to vote for people old enough to know better, I want to vote for one who has shown he does know better.

I have to research this a bit, but at first glance the age really bothers me. The Dems must not want to hold on to the White House assuming Obama wins. Biden will be too old to run...though McCain is running now. I have no clue who I will vote for. I generally vote Democrat, and I like Obama, but I voted for McCain in 2000. If McCain pics Liebermann or Ridge, it will be Obama all the way!

I guess he feels it slipping. Smoking Joe Biden works both sides of the isle? Come on he is a lefty from head to toe and has said that he hates Macain.

It would appear that Obama is looking to add some gravitas and experience to the ticket rather than trying to pick up some electoral votes in this region or that.
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Biden has years of experience, especially in foreign policy, is a powerful (if long-winded) speaker and has a long history of working both sides of the aisle to accomplish things.
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Great choice.

I don't know what to think of this one.