First Read: Emotional Biden addresses state delegation

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LITTLETON, CO -- An emotional Joe Biden told members of his home-state delegation this morning the honor of being tapped as the vice presidential nominee “pales in comparison” to the feelings he has for the people of Delaware.

Biden noted that most of his life has been lived in the public arena, since “y’all got me started so young,” and thanked the small contingent of delegates for helping him and his family through tragedy.

“I wish we could have done this in private, because you know, I don’t know whether I would have made it through a lot of the tough times in my life without you guys,” he said. “You’re a big deal. The Democratic Party’s been my home. The Delaware Democratic Party has been my family.”

In brief remarks, Biden also joked that the only reason he accepted the VP nod was “so the Delaware delegation could be moved up front.” He said he’s used to operating as a “one-man band,” but that he was happy to be part of a team, praising the Obamas for the welcome they’ve felt. In particular, Biden said that Michelle Obama’s speech last night would be remembered years from now as a turning point in the campaign.

“Not Barack Obama, not Joe Biden, not Ted Kennedy, but Michelle Obama's speech,” he said. “She gave a window to the American people into who she is and what she is and what really goes through her brain. And it was absolutely just incredible and I promise you, it's real.”

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1. Thanks for posting this

:hi: He will be a great V.P.

[nsd]

2. Yes, Obama made a good choice. n/t

[WheelWalker]

3. Joe Biden is a truly decent human being.

[JaneQPublic]

5. He's going to make us very proud. (nt)

[Eurobabe]

4. God Love ya JOE!!

We believed in you when believing was not cool. :grouphug:

[1corona4u]

10. LOL....yep.

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[Muttocracy]

12. :)

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[eshfemme]

6. I'm really feeling Obama's choice because he chose as VP the one person who's as genuine as he is.

No matter what your qualms about Joe, you know that at least he's being real. He's not putting up an act.

[Ishoutandscream2]

7. Amen to everyone of your comments.

I can't stop liking this guy.

[opihimoimoi]

8. Obama/Biden gonna rip into the McPOWs like a mega tornado

McLumpy is cringing in his bus...flummoxed no end...

[gateley]

9. K&R. Love Joe. nt

[lolamio]

11. What a truly good man. I am so happy for him! n/t