Obama/Biden vs. McCain/Palin

[Merryprankster]

Rogue, you would have said that no matter who he picked.

Tell you what...the republicans are clearly on the threshold of a major change. The alliance of Fiscal, Moral, Paleo and now Neo-Conservatives that has existed since they kicked out all the Rockerfeller repubs out is fracturing.

So I'll see what comes out of it. And if it doesn't suck, I might even vote for it.

Until then, their platform and politicians get short shrift from me.

[GunnedDownAtrocity]

i was still hoping obama was going to pick me.

[rogue]

Rogue, you would have said that no matter who he picked.

Not this time, I was concerned with who he picked as a running mate because it would make McCain's choice harder and Biden actually makes it easier. With Old Joe as the pick McCain can pick a woman without looking like he's doing a "me too".

Biden also suffers from foot in mouth disease so the chance of some self destruction is always pretty good.

It's going to be interesting to see what happens to the Dems as they also seem to have some fracturing in their base and fringe.

[Black Jack II]

Bidden has HUGE foot and mouth disease.

Anyone remember him acting like a total ******* to the guy with the rifle at the Democratic debate. It became a big deal on youtube.

That is a spitting Irishman who hates the 2nd.

McCain for the win. It's getting better and better. A whole new world for my party may be on the horizon.

[1bad65]

The man who can't say the word 'change' enough picked one the biggest career politician, Washington insider types around.

[Merryprankster]

"A whole new world for my party may be on the horizon."

I agree.... 8 years of White House exile.

In all seriousness though, I'm a bit disappointed in the responses here. Incredibly partisan. I fail to understand how, EVEN if you are against Obama, you could think Biden was not the best choice for him and his campaign in terms of both winning and governing.

He brings quite a bit of balance to the ticket, experience, FP expertise, etc. Does he have a loud mouth? Yup. But that will allow him to be the attack dog, and he's a **** good one. He looks and appears at his best when he has his hackles up, unlike BOTH McCain and Obama, who both appear grumpy and sullen when they are challenged. To top it off, he's a blue-collar democrat who can appeal to the working middle class in this country, where Obama comes off as "not one of them." That's a weakness for him, and Biden will/can go a long way towards shoring that up.

Further, he's a known quantity. There aren't going to be any surprises, and that's absolutely key. Whatever Biden is, (loudmouthed, cantakerous, clever...) he is in public, in the light of day.

Of course, watch that last statement be blown out of the water after an FBI release revealing that Biden was involved in a Shetland pony sex scandal or something...

[1bad65]

In all seriousness though, I'm a bit disappointed in the responses here. Incredibly partisan. I fail to understand how, EVEN if you are against Obama, you could think Biden was not the best choice for him and his campaign in terms of both winning and governing.

Biden on Obama:
"I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy... I mean, that's a storybook, man."

"The more people learn about them (Obama and Hillary) and how they handle the pressure, the more their support will evaporate."

Biden speaking to Indian-Americans:
"I've had a great relationship [with East Indians in America]. In Delaware, the largest growth in population is Indian Americans - moving from India. You cannot go to a 7-11 or a Dunkin' Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent. I'm not joking."

Biden on McCain:
"The only guy on the other side who's qualified is John McCain."

"I've been calling for more troops for over two years, along with John McCain and others subsequent to my saying that."

Biden on Iraq:

"Sen. Obama said he would do everything possible to end the war in Iraq and emphasized the need for a political solution yet he failed to show up to vote for Sen. Biden's critical amendment to provide a political solution in Iraq.

"Well, the point is, it turned out they didn't, but everyone in the world thought he had them. The weapons inspectors said he had them. He catalogued - they catalogued them. This was not some, some Cheney, you know, pipe dream. This was, in fact, catalogued."


And you wonder why Rush Limbaugh was hoping and praying Obama would choose Biden.

[rogue]

In all seriousness though, I'm a bit disappointed in the responses here. Incredibly partisan. I fail to understand how, EVEN if you are against Obama, you could think Biden was not the best choice for him and his campaign in terms of both winning and governing.

I prefer someone with executive experience, something the O/B ticket doesn't have.

He brings quite a bit of balance to the ticket, experience, FP expertise, etc. Does he have a loud mouth? Yup. But that will allow him to be the attack dog, and he's a **** good one. He looks and appears at his best when he has his hackles up, unlike BOTH McCain and Obama, who both appear grumpy and sullen when they are challenged. To top it off, he's a blue-collar democrat who can appeal to the working middle class in this country, where Obama comes off as "not one of them." That's a weakness for him, and Biden will/can go a long way towards shoring that up.

When was the last time Biden was a member of the working blue collar middle class? What you see as Biden shining many others see another pol who thinks he's better than everybody else.

Further, he's a known quantity. There aren't going to be any surprises, and that's absolutely key. Whatever Biden is, (loudmouthed, cantakerous, clever...) he is in public, in the light of day.

Of course, watch that last statement be blown out of the water after an FBI release revealing that Biden was involved in a Shetland pony sex scandal or something...

Now that would be cool.

BTW, If Obama wins, it's four and then out on his ear.

[rogue]

Supposedly Biden is only worth between 100,00 - 150,000. Dude better call Suze Orman.

[1bad65]

BTW, If Obama wins, it's four and then out on his ear.

I just hope the US can survive four years of Obama. Look how much damage Carter did in 4 years. And Obama's policies are almost identical to Carter's!

I was one of those disenchanted Conservatives, but within the last few months I've come to realize Obama is such a danger to the US, I have to vote for McCain.