Need some research help

[Lithos]

There is a quote from the general election I am looking for and cannot find.

I believe it was Biden talking about his freshman term where he starting attacking someone for their motivation. The Senate Majority Leader (?) (Some senior Dem) took him aside, told him a few facts he was unaware of, and gave him a bit of advice about how it was a mistake to attack or assume another's motivation.

Can someone help me? I remember it, but it the specific context is a dim memory.

TIA

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[ddeclue]

1. That;'s pretty non specific...

can you fill in some more details? Was this during a debate? an interview? can you say anything more about it?

[Lithos]

3. It was after he was made VP candidate

I believe it was an interview of some sort.

I also remember it being a week or so before the actual election though that is now a blur.

[Clio the Leo]

2. No idea but.....

.... I am eagerly anticipating the answer.

I have a LOT of their speeches uploaded to Clipser, if you can find a date I can see if I recorded it for you. (And you know the repeated stuff a lot in their stump speeches.)

[Lithos]

4. Just found it

Was during the debate.

http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/debates/transcripts/vice-presidential-debate.html

...

BIDEN: Well, again, I believe John McCain, were he here -- and this is a dangerous thing to say in the middle of an election -- but he would acknowledge what I'm about to say.

I have been able to work across the aisle on some of the most controversial issues and change my party's mind, as well as Republicans', because I learned a lesson from Mike Mansfield.

Mike Mansfield, a former leader of the Senate, said to me one day -- he -- I made a criticism of Jesse Helms. He said, "What would you do if I told you Jesse Helms and Dot Helms had adopted a child who had braces and was in real need?" I said, "I'd feel like a jerk."

He said, "Joe, understand one thing. Everyone's sent here for a reason, because there's something in them that their folks like. Don't question their motive."

I have never since that moment in my first year questioned the motive of another member of the Congress or Senate with whom I've disagreed. I've questioned their judgment.

I think that's why I have the respect I have and have been able to work as well as I've been able to have worked in the United States Senate. That's the fundamental change Barack Obama and I will be bring to this party, not questioning other people's motives.

[firedupdem]

5. Good Reading...thanks for posting! I agree with Joe ! n/t

[NYC_SKP]

6. Thanks, Lithos,

This sentiment is somewhat apropos to the current concern about the yet-to-be-sworn C.I.C, IMHO.

Cheers and Happy Holiday Season to ya!

:patriot:

[usregimechange]

7. Thanks

[Bobbie Jo]

8. VP debate. nt