Will Biden step aside?

[CK_John]

NASHUA, New Hampshire (CNN) — Joe Biden told supporters at a town hall Wednesday afternoon that Barack Obama might have been better off choosing Hillary Clinton as his running mate.

“Make no mistake about this, Hillary Clinton is as qualified or more qualified than I am to be vice president of the United States of America. Let’s get that straight,” Biden said testily when a voter told Biden he was glad the Delaware senator had been chosen and not Clinton.

“She’s a truly close personal friend and she is qualified to be President of the United States of America, she’s easily qualified to be Vice President of the United States of America and quite frankly it might have been a better pick than me,” he continued.

“She’s first rate. No, I mean that sincerely, she’s first rate.”

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[mdmc]

1. never

[BeFree]

65. Sounds like

The PUMAS got to him and he trounced their sorry butts.

If what Biden said doesn't unify the party, they can't be brought in, so f 'em!

[trueblue2007]

89. What in the world are you thinking?? I ~WAS~ a Hillary supporter. NOT NOW

My total loyalty is to Obama and Biden. I can't even think we should be talking about this crap now. And it is CRAP and it IS NOT logical !!!

[Blaq Dem]

92. Clinton vs Palin? I love it!

It might not be such a bad idea.

[MercutioATC]

2. No. He's just being nice.

Plus, he's a much better choice.

[Danger Mouse]

3. Of course not. He was just smacking down an anti-Clinton fool.

[justiceischeap]

4. Hell no! He was making a point and keeping Hillary supporters in the fold.

Keep in mind, before Joe was behind Barack, he was with Hillary. Joe's not going anywhere.

[blue_onyx]

5. No, he will not.

[Ashy Larry]

6. No.

[cynatnite]

7. No, he was defending Hillary. He's a gracious man n/t

[Ron Green]

8. Biden is the real thing. He tells the truth, but maintains his political balance.

We really need him as Vice President, y'know.

[spanone]

9. puh leeeeeze

[WI_DEM]

10. Why should he? and why ask that silly question?

[1corona4u]

11. Just being nice.

[Karenina]

76. No, I think he was giving her the props she"s EARNED.

Very classy comment, in my view DEFERENCE where it's DUE.

[faithfulcitizen]

12. You scared the crap out of me! *takes a deep breath*

I adore Biden.

[dennis4868]

13. I know people here love Biden...

but in all honesty he has not helped the ticket...so far he has said glowing things of Palin, now says that Hillary would have been an even better pick as a running mate than he is, and when he talks to crowds he seems lose people because he goes on and on....I love Biden but I think Obama would have done better with someone else...soemone who is more comfortable going on the attack.

[WI_DEM]

24. wrong he has helped the ticket and he has attacked mccain and palin but you're not paying attention.

[WheelWalker]

28. Please get over it, will you try? Check into "This Moment" hotel.

[elkston]

29. Biden, Hillary, or Clark were my top choices. He got Biden and I'm happy.

...and so should you. He is doing great and he speaks with fire and from the heart.

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[CherokeeDem]

14. No Way...

He was just speaking well of Hillary. We are so used to all the bad mouthing going on from all the Repubs, it's hard for us to even think someone would speak nicely of someone else.

[FrenchieCat]

15. Do you think this is what should happen? Should he get off the ticket

as his thanks for standing up for Hillary Clinton?

[protect our future]

22. No.

[protect our future]

16. Joe Biden is A-1 first rate topnotch. n/t

[NatBurner]

17. lol

[blondeatlast]

18. No, he's just showing how politics is done the right way. nt

[ErinBerin84]

19. step aside? Your op headline is so bogus.

[TheCowsCameHome]

20. Only to get a running start kicking some RW ass.

WTF?

[AtomicKitten]

21. Jeez. Talk about elaborating on what Joe said. He was being nice, 'K?

[FloridaGrl]

23. What's wrong with this man?

you don't belittle yourself and the judgment of the head of your ticket.

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[blondeatlast]

31. What's wrong with FloridaGrl; besides a woeful ignorance of political rhetoric? nt

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[jesus_of_suburbia]

25. Biden = TOTAL CLASS

Just wow.


He took up for Hillary (he just went TOO far).

[SmileyRose]

51. Yep.

Edwards was actually my first pick - sorry to say I'm sure glad that didn't work out - but my 2nd choice was Biden, in spite of the fact I'm still mad over the bankruptcy bill. I know WHY he did it, just wish he hadn't.

At any rate, I totally agree. I think he's just sick of Hillary being trashed and spoke up on her behalf. Everything he said was true, though likely best not all of it said. (one of his minor weaknesses)

[jesus_of_suburbia]

56. It should still make any freaking PUMA think twice about voting Repuke.

I supported Hillary in the Primary. Then I switched to Obama (although I never begrudged Hillary her right to stay in the campaign).



If there was any doubt about what a good man Biden is in Clinton's supporters eyes, that should be erased RIGHT NOW.


I already knew I agreed with Biden on the issues, but now I see I repsect him as a gentleman.

He went too far, but I think it's only because he is passionate.

[elkston]

27. You'd want that, wouldn't you? Yet another negative post from you. (eom)

[doc03]

30. No I don't think so. I respect him for his honesty

I think she would have been a better pick now. But who could have known or even dreamed of them picking Palin.

[vanderBeth]

32. Why the hell would he?

All he did was compliment Hilary.

[Matariki]

33. I hope Clinton gets a worthy spot in Obama's administration.

Or supreme court.

[Zhade]

61. Ambassador to Bosnia.

: )

[alfrankenaynrand]

34. tying to beat the Republicans to the punch?

I like Biden and I think he is a great choice for VP.....but, did he really say that? Doesn't do the confidence factor any good to second guess Obama's choice, even if he thinks Hillary would have been a better choice. Oh well.

[nsd]

35. He's just being gracious.

Biden's a class act, which is more than I can say for those who would use this to push the Clinton button again.

[moez]

36. If he does

we'll be 10 points up the next day...

[azmouse]

39. I'm not surprised that BS is coming from you....

:eyes:

[moez]

46. You are so right.

Saying outrageous things like "let's please stick to the issues" is complete BS around here these days.

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[lolamio]

37. Joe is a class act. n/t

[JuniperLea]

38. No way... he's showing them how to be gracious... they clearly have no clue... eom

[TheKentuckian]

40. Holy overreaction Batman!!!

What will the Penguin do next???

[Egnever]

41. Will you stick your head in a toilet and flush it?

[politicasista]

42. Yawn

:boring:

[terrya]

43. Why should he?

He's very good. In my opinion.

[shaniqua6392]

44. He was merely defending and showing respect for his friend.

Christ on a bike people!!! Let's not give the Repukes a chance to say we are divided and we want Biden out, etc.

[quakerboy]

45. If he does, we lose

instant fail. That simple. Only exception being in the case of serious health problems. Lifethreatening, step down from the senate style health problems. Is that what you want?

[icanthelpit]

47. Obama would never have her on the ticket

It's pointless to even speculate if he would step down. Clinton was never going to be on the ticket. He's not going anywhere, but I wish he was a little more careful with his words.

[goldcanyonaz]

60. Of course not, she would have overshadowed him.

[Zhade]

62. HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Oh, tell us another one!

[jesus_of_suburbia]

71. Obama/Clinton would have been a surefire win for us, But you are right, Barack wasn't allowed to

by the powers that be. Sigh.

[1corona4u]

84. He doesn't need to be "careful with his words".

People need to STOP over analyzing what he said, and assuming what he meant.

Jezzzz.... :eyes:

[R. P. McMurphy]

48. Biden replied testily...

because he is probably tired of having to remind people that we have a big tent and are all good Democrats. Go Joe! :dem:

[wisteria]

49. Biden is more qualified and a stronger leader than Palin.

Biden was a good choice, he brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to the ticket. Couple these assets with Senator Obama's integrity, judgement and character and WE HAVE THE WINNING TICKET!

[CityDem]

50. Biden is top notch

He will destroy Palin in the debates. You got to love the guy for speaking his mind.

[glancingthefuture]

52. A welcome blast of fresh air from Joe. Thank you Joe.

[H2O Man]

53. will you?

[catgirl]

54. He was just sticking up for her

and that was a dumb thing for that guy to say. He responded "testily". Biden has integrity. That's one of the
reasons he was chosen in the first place.

[1corona4u]

83. AND, he was being modest. Joe is a very humble man.

[Liberal Dose]

55. Oh please.

They are just outing themselves left and right today. Pun intended.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

57. Set a man like Joe next to a guy who calls his wife the "c" word...

No comparison. Joe Biden is pure class.

[Zhade]

58. NO. Clinton deadenders need to SHUT THE FUCK UP. It's over.

She moved on, why can't they?

Biden was simply being gracious (though he's wrong - a candidate that a majority of registered voters DIDN'T want on Obama's ticket would not have been a better choice).

[mrreowwr_kittty]

59. Looked like he was being charmingly self-deprecating to me. nt

[apocalypsehow]

63. Lord, not this silly shit again.

:eyes:

[CakeGrrl]

64. That wasn't about Obama/Clinton - it was about damning *Palin* with praise of Clinton

Joe's smart. He was reminding people of a woman who was more qualified by leaps and bounds to be in the VP spot one step away from the presidency compared to the Republican version.

[jenmito]

66. Yes, I think he will

in your dreams! :rofl:

[MirrorAshes]

67. oh give me a break

:eyes:

[ShadesOfGrey]

68. Let's compare the CURRENT VP picks... who would you rather see

as President of the US - Biden or Palin? LOL!

Obama did just fine, no?

[SalviaBlue]

69. Its ridiculous to draw that conclusion from the exchange you posted.

[Shakespeare]

70. No, ClericJohn, he won't. n/t

[CK_John]

75. Who is this ClericJohn you refer to?

[Shakespeare]

91. .

:rofl:

[CK_John]

94. I assure you I am not a cleric nor have ever gone by that name. n/t

[Sebastian Doyle]

72. It's not going to happen, because it would be political suicide.

Never mind what anybody thinks of Hillary. Switching VP's to ANYONE would be political suicide.

It would be implying two things... 1) Obama's first "official Presidential decision" was a failure. 2) Repukes are dictating OUR policies (since putting Hillary on the ticket could only be seen - at this point - as responding to the Palin crap.

And crap it is. It would be the end of this election.

And anybody who wants to call me a "Hillary hater", save it. My answer would be the same if she was the one chosen, and they swapped her out for Biden or anybody else.

We have a ticket, it's a damn good one, and we're keeping it! Turn Biden loose as an attack dog and let him do his job. And if Hillary wants to jump in and debunk this whole goddamn overblown nonsense of "PUMAS" supporting Moosealini, then more power to her as well.

[ncteechur]

73. We still do not know what O and H discussed at Feinstein's house. She might have said she did not

want to be considered for VP.

[and-justice-for-all]

74. Oh Joe...stop it.....nt

[blogslut]

77. You FAIL

n/t

[bridgit]

78. No, in such matters I see Biden as being very gracious plus he was pointing out...

how much more talent Dems are able to bring to the table, Manchurian/neocon war candidates having none :kick:

[BlooInBloo]

79. TEH STUPID!!! IT BURNS!!!!

[saltpoint]

80. It seems unlikely that he would or that HClinton would step in.

The entrails have been spilled upon the rock and the village elders are examining them as we speak.

In some matters the fates meander and can be observed at any time from any angle. In politics, they have to be left as they are, and they change or don't change as they will.

Biden is having the time of his life right now. His wife Jill is also. I'm not seeing a set of circumstances that would persuade them to abandon something they truly believe in.

And, not least, they're doing a world of good for Barack Obama's chances. It's a sensational ticket with a lot of bedrock integrity in the two families.

[1corona4u]

85. Hi OC...

As I said up in the thread, he was just being MODEST. Joe is a very humble man. :hi:

[saltpoint]

87. Hi, 1corona4U, and a happy Wednesday night.

I agree with you all the way. Biden was being a decent soul, which is truth in advertising, as he's been a decent soul for a damn long time now.

There's a generosity of spirit to him that I respect very much. I have a hunch that both Biden's brains and his heart were factors in Obama's choice.

[Bucky]

86. Is that the best he can do? I remember back when Joe knew how to make a REAL gaffe.

[JI7]

88. it was more of a defense of Hillary than anything else in his response

[goldcanyonaz]

90. Vote early and often this November.

[fadedrose]

93. Oh God, I hope not.. nt

[jillan]

96. What a humble statement to make in defense of Hillary.

You don't hear that too often from many politicians.