Comments on: Joe Biden and “Barack America” hold first joint appearance http://campaigndiaries.com/2008/08/23/joe-biden-and-barack-america-hold-first-appearance/ Obsessive political analysis Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:26:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: The 7-10: Anthony Palmer http://campaigndiaries.com/2008/08/23/joe-biden-and-barack-america-hold-first-appearance/comment-page-1/#comment-3295 The 7-10: Anthony Palmer Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:09:31 +0000 http://campaigndiaries.wordpress.com/?p=1943#comment-3295 Biden was the most intelligent choice for Obama. His greatest asset to Obama is the sincerity with which he can talk about middle class/regular people/kitchen table issues. This should allow Biden to connect with the constituencies that Obama is having trouble with even though they would appear to be more drawn to Obama based on his politics alone. This is a good analysis, Taniel. I wrote my own here: http://www.theseventen.com/2008/08/obama-biden-analysis.html By the way, Nick, Biden is on his second wife. His first one was killed in a car accident. But your point is well taken. I personally like the slogan "Obama-Biden '08: Today. Tomorrow. Together." Biden was the most intelligent choice for Obama. His greatest asset to Obama is the sincerity with which he can talk about middle class/regular people/kitchen table issues. This should allow Biden to connect with the constituencies that Obama is having trouble with even though they would appear to be more drawn to Obama based on his politics alone.

This is a good analysis, Taniel. I wrote my own here:

http://www.theseventen.com/2008/08/obama-biden-analysis.html

By the way, Nick, Biden is on his second wife. His first one was killed in a car accident. But your point is well taken.

I personally like the slogan “Obama-Biden ‘08: Today. Tomorrow. Together.”

]]> By: Nick http://campaigndiaries.com/2008/08/23/joe-biden-and-barack-america-hold-first-appearance/comment-page-1/#comment-3299 Nick Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:09:33 +0000 http://campaigndiaries.wordpress.com/?p=1943#comment-3299 With the smart selection of Joe Biden as VP candidate by Barack Obama, there is a clear choice now for America on economics, empathy and ethics: One House, One Spouse, Obama/Biden 08. http://www.cafepress.com/politics2go With the smart selection of Joe Biden as VP candidate by Barack Obama, there is a clear choice now for America on economics, empathy and ethics:

One House, One Spouse, Obama/Biden 08.
http://www.cafepress.com/politics2go

]]> By: zoot http://campaigndiaries.com/2008/08/23/joe-biden-and-barack-america-hold-first-appearance/comment-page-1/#comment-3298 zoot Sun, 24 Aug 2008 02:58:50 +0000 http://campaigndiaries.wordpress.com/?p=1943#comment-3298 Joe Biden is at the top of my favorite politician list. He has a gut instinct for what most concerns the average middle class voters, a tremendous empathy for them and marvelous and cutting political wit. If McCain selects Romney, Biden will have him barbecued and ready to serve in 30 minutes. But I wonder - will Biden's great strength - his collegiality and deep friendship with other senators - restrain him from going after the hollowed out shell that McCain has become? I suppose that the Obama trick of respecting McCain's history while deploring his dreadful politics lends itself to that as it allows both of them to avoid making this too personal. McCain on the other hand is so intemperate that he's apt to indulge in personal attacks at the slightest provocation. Joe Biden is at the top of my favorite politician list. He has a gut instinct for what most concerns the average middle class voters, a tremendous empathy for them and marvelous and cutting political wit. If McCain selects Romney, Biden will have him barbecued and ready to serve in 30 minutes. But I wonder - will Biden’s great strength - his collegiality and deep friendship with other senators - restrain him from going after the hollowed out shell that McCain has become? I suppose that the Obama trick of respecting McCain’s history while deploring his dreadful politics lends itself to that as it allows both of them to avoid making this too personal. McCain on the other hand is so intemperate that he’s apt to indulge in personal attacks at the slightest provocation.

]]> By: KELL http://campaigndiaries.com/2008/08/23/joe-biden-and-barack-america-hold-first-appearance/comment-page-1/#comment-3297 KELL Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:08:16 +0000 http://campaigndiaries.wordpress.com/?p=1943#comment-3297 I'm loving it myself... Biden was in my Top3 for the presidential nomination, so seeing him now as the VP nominee takes the cake! ObamaBiden'08 I’m loving it myself… Biden was in my Top3 for the presidential nomination, so seeing him now as the VP nominee takes the cake!

ObamaBiden’08

]]> By: Guy http://campaigndiaries.com/2008/08/23/joe-biden-and-barack-america-hold-first-appearance/comment-page-1/#comment-3296 Guy Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:24:29 +0000 http://campaigndiaries.wordpress.com/?p=1943#comment-3296 Obama has learnt the two key mistakes Kerry made - 1) use the convention to both layout your own plans but also attack your opponent and 2) have a VP that will attack the opposition effectively. Edwards always worried about his future ambition so held of tarnishing his image. That does not concern Biden. I agree with Taniel that GOP attacks on Obama for choosing Biden could easily backfire. Also if Romney is chosen then there is plenty of material of at animosity between McCain and Romney. Obama has learnt the two key mistakes Kerry made - 1) use the convention to both layout your own plans but also attack your opponent and 2) have a VP that will attack the opposition effectively.

Edwards always worried about his future ambition so held of tarnishing his image. That does not concern Biden.

I agree with Taniel that GOP attacks on Obama for choosing Biden could easily backfire. Also if Romney is chosen then there is plenty of material of at animosity between McCain and Romney.

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