The LuLac Edition #545, August 23rd, 2008
PHOTO INDEX: SENATOR JOE BIDEN.
IT'S JOE!!!!!!!
This morning word was released that Senator Barack Obama named Delaware Senator Joe Biden as his Vice President. Biden will play well in Northeastern Pennsylvania because he lived in Scranton until the age of 10. He was the youngest elected Senator winning office at the age of 29 in the 1972 election. From You Tube, a profile from ABC News.
In this fascinating video, Biden as a senior U.S. Senator worked as a custodian walking a day in the shoes of an average guy. This is powerful stuff and despite Biden's propensity for gaffes, it is not everyday you see a long time lawmaker with a broom and dustpan.
STRENGTHS
Biden is a great debater. So much so that Obama worried more about him in the series of debates than Senator Clinton.
He can hold his own on the campaign trail. Will be the party's attack dog but do it in a less abrasive manner than a Nixon.
Great foreign policy and judiciary experience. He served as chair of both committees.
WEAKNESSES
There are countless videos out there of Biden quotes that are laced with salty profanities that may not endear him to middle America.
In some ways, he may overshadow and diminish Obama's experience.
THE SENATE?
Biden's seat is up in 08. He can run for both. Joe Lieberman from Connecticut did it in 2000, Lloyd Bensten in 1988 and Lyndon Johnson in 1960 both from Texas. LIeberman and Bensten were defeated and returned to the Senate while LBJ became John Kennedy's Vice President.
posted by David Yonki @ 1:25 AM
9 comments
9 Comments:
Biden is a solid pick and a Scranton kid. I think he helps up here.
so the candidate of change, running against an old white guy who has been in washington d.c. forever, picked as the potential v.p., the person a heartbeat away from being president, an old white guy, who has been in washington, d.c. longer than his opponent. that is change??
Biden is a good choice with legimate Scranton roots. He is prone to have too much to say which can be dangerous, but overall
he brings experience and a degree of integrity to the ticket. If only to assure victory I wish it was Ms Clinton, but the potential problems must have outweighed the positives as far as Obama was concerned. Thats understandable. I dont believe the country can stand four more years of republican
rule. I'm voting for change and hoping for the best. As I always say, after Bush/Cheney how bad could these guys be?
Pete Cassidy
You know what I'm hearing on the non stop coverage of this pick of Biden? People like him. This will help Obama who at times seems mysterious and distant. I see an Oscar and Felix situation here. What a ride we are in for.
Maxie
We were hoping for "Bitch and Sundance" and we got Oscar and Felix. I apologize for sounding like Chief Elliott, but I thought it was funny!
Politically Incorrect
Biden is actually a scrantonian, unlike Hilary Clinton. I bet ya Biden knows the difference between red and white pizza!!!!!!!!!!!
I like Biden better as the top of the ticket but he didn't get any delegates. So, I guess I'll hold my nose and vote the Dems.
This is even better.
Plagiarism, a quick, sharp tongue and way more experience than Barracko. If I were a cynic, I would say it was a blatant attempt to attract all those folks that Barracko alienates as soon as he opens his mouth. Casssidy wonders how much worse than W /Cheney Barracko/Biden could be? Barracko may be smarter than W, or maybe he is just a better speaker. I don’t want the President of the U.S. getting on the job training. Again. I don’t want the VP calling the shots. Again.
I don’t think people vote for the VP. And there are a lot of us who will not vote for an inexperienced, arrogant, egomaniacal, platitude-spouting candidate who is obviously in love with his own image but who is woefully short on details beyond “Change is necessary. Hope for change. Change for hope. Vote for me. I will save you.”
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