Republican Senators Praise Senator Biden

[Muttocracy]

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Republican Senators Praise Senator Biden
By Amanda Scott - Aug 23rd, 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT

This morning, Republican Senators are praising Barack's choice in picking Senator Biden as the Vice Presidential candidate for the Democratic Party. Here are what some of them are saying...

Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel: U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel issued the following statement today following Senator Barack Obama's selection of Senator Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic Vice Presidential nominee: "Joe Biden is the right partner for Barack Obama. His many years of distinguished service to America, his seasoned judgment and his vast experience in foreign policy and national security will match up well with the unique challenges of the 21st Century. An Obama-Biden ticket is a very impressive and strong team. Biden's selection is good news for Obama and America," Hagel said.

Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar: U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar made the following statement today en route to Tbilisi. "I congratulate Senator Barack Obama on his selection of my friend, Senator Joe Biden, to be his vice-presidential running mate. I have enjoyed for many years the opportunity to work with Joe Biden to bring strong bipartisan support to United States foreign policy…"

Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter: Pennsylvania's Arlen Specter, a Republican who serves on the Judiciary Committee with Biden and often rides Amtrak with him to Washington, also offered praise. "No one on the Democratic side knows more about foreign policy than Sen. Biden," Specter said. "He's been an articulate spokesman on the subject. He also knows about domestic policy. He's been a leader on crime control."

[Eurobabe]

1. Very nice. Isn't this CHANGE and HOPE??

Maybe between BHO and JRB, they can break the gridlock in DC. :shrug:

[jillan]

2. Wow!

I'm wondering if those 3 will vote for this ticket.

[Muttocracy]

3. I want them CAMPAIGNING for our ticket! :)

[Inuca]

5. Be reasonable in your wants :-)

and expectations. Both Lugar and Specter have endorsed McCain. But both know Biden very well from their respective committees, and I would guess that they are really friends (as opposed to the usual "my esteemed friend" senatese) and respectful of each other's knowledge and abilities. Both Lugar and Specter, as much as we may disagree with them on various issues, are excellent in their respective lines of expertise, in as much as I can judge, which of course is not that much. But I would be willing to bet that Lugar at least will not campaign against the ticket in IN, which is damn good thing in and by itself. As to Hagel, he is in his own category. I continue to think that he will not go further than this as endorsements go. But, as I jus posted elsewhere, imagine that you replace Hagel's name in the statement with that of a dem senator of your chosing, it would still read like a strong and meaningful endorsement coming from an ally.

[PatSeg]

8. Hi Inuca

Good seeing you over here.

I wonder how many republicans in congress would say such nice things about Biden if they weren't scared of the political blowback.

[Inuca]

9. Hi!

:hi: How could I not drop by these days :-)? I started dreaming of Biden/Obama, moved (easily, I must admit, enthusiastically too) to Obama when I had to, and now I am super-thrilled with Obama/Biden. I guess I am not alone. Yesterday was a very nice day, for a change.

[PatSeg]

10. The atmosphere around here certainly has changed

There are a few who are disgruntled, but that's inevitable. What a great week!

[Inuca]

6. My guess

Lugar and Specter probably won't (they may stay at home though :-)), Hagel probably will but of course he will not tell anyone, because it's not any of our damn business :-).

[CrispyQ]

7. Harr! That was my first thought, too!

Great minds!

:toast:

[gateley]

4. More proof that Joe is respected on both sides of the aisle.

[AspenRose]

11. Those three republicans in particular don't surprise me

It's good to see the civility though.