It's Biden!
CNN now reporting that the #2 slot has been offered to Joseph Biden according to numerous democratic sources. CNN also reporting that Biden has accepted the position!
Labels: joe biden, mike higby is fast
Posted by Unknown @ 8/22/2008 09:43:00 PM
62 Comments:
I wonder who's speech Biden will give at the convention?
The latest reports from ABC News' Political Punch is that secret services agents have been dispatched to Biden's house as word filters down that many other known to be on Barack Obama's short list have been notified they were not chosen.
I'm working on it!
Higby, that's very funny!
Anyway, my 8/17 prediction still stands. McCain with anybody will beat Obama with Biden.
haikula said:
HAIKULA'S VP PREDICTION
I won't keep hidin'.
O's veep pick will be Biden.
McCain will still win.
(This haiku doesn't mean I'm voting this way)
August 17, 2008 4:58 PM
In the article published Wednesday, Biden is quoted evaluating presidential rivals Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-New York, former Sen. John Edwards, D-North Carolina, and Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois. His remarks about Obama, the only African-American serving in the Senate, drew the most scrutiny.
"I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy," Biden said. "I mean, that's a storybook, man." (Watch Biden's comments and Obama's reaction Video)
I forgot to ponder if Biden still thinks that Obama is a passable black.
What was the phrase he used? Was it "articulate" and some other ill-chosen adjectives?
Garrulous Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., has once again planted his foot firmly in his mouth, and is scrambling to spin his videotaped racial slur that denigrates his state's growing population of people who hail from India.
During a conversation with an Indian-American political activist, Biden said: "In Delaware, the largest growth of population is Indian-Americans, moving from India. You cannot go to a 7/11 or a Dunkin' Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent. I’m not joking."
Dr. Raghavendra Vijayanagar, popularly known in the Indian-American community as "Dr. Vijay," said this isn't the first time a Senate Democrat has insulted Indian-Americans.
"In 2004, Sen. John Kerry referred to Sikhs as terrorists and Sen. Hillary Clinton jokingly referred to Mahatma Gandhi as a gas station owner," Dr. Vijay said. "A clear double-standard in the mainstream media will likely ensure Sen. Biden gets a pass over these comments that would get a Republican in deep trouble if he ever made a similar statement.”
That's it! That's what it was ARTICULATE!
Articulate, bright, and CLEAN???
This is going to be such a fun campaign season.
According to The New Republic, in October 2001, Biden encountered a group of airline pilots and flight attendants who wanted his help in passing emergency benefits for laid-off airline workers. "I hope you will support my work on Amtrak as much as I have supported you," Biden told them. "If not, I will screw you badly."
Biden has just released a book acknowledging that he wasn’t the sole author of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). This bill was Biden’s signature legislation. It resulted in tons of favorable publicity for him. But the book, Promises to Keep, reveals on page 240 that a female staffer was actually involved in drafting the legislation.
“The staffer, Victoria Nourse, and I wrote” the legislation, says Biden. However, his presidential website gives Biden sole credit for the legislation. It quotes Biden as saying that “What I’m most proud of in my entire career was writing the Violence Against Women’s Act because it is evidence we can change people’s lives, but the change is always one person at a time.” The term “writing,” as commonly understood, means that he wrote it. His office sent out a release calling the senator the “author” of the legislation. But “author,” like the term “writer,” has a definite meaning.
“Senator implies minorities to blame for bad schools,” announced a graphic on MSNBC Thursday afternoon, the kind of damning headline that no amount of spinning by any politician can undo.
“There's less than 1 percent of the population of Iowa that is African-American. There is probably less than 4 or 5 percent that are minorities. What is in Washington? So look, it goes back to what you start off with, what you're dealing with,” he was quoted saying. His campaign quickly sought to clarify the remark, arguing that he was trying to point out the socio-economic disparities between impoverished inner-cities and middle class areas.
This is ironic:
It’s not that he has much of a chance of claiming the Democratic nomination—he doesn’t now, and he didn’t before this latest imbroglio. But, after a disastrous campaign launch earlier this year (thanks to Obama-gate), Mr. Biden had rather amazingly maneuvered himself toward some decent consolation prizes: his dignity, an elder statesman role within the Democratic Party on foreign policy, a potential appointment as Secretary of State, and a (very remote) shot at the vice-presidency.
That he has even been mentioned in connection with the vice-presidential slot—presumably on a Hillary Clinton-led ticket, since Mr. Obama doesn’t appear to think highly of him—is a testament to the surprisingly favorable impression Mr. Biden has made this year. With almost no money and little media attention, he’s maximized his few opportunities for exposure, shining in debates and talk show appearances.
Biden is just 6 years younger than McCain.
I look forward to Valley Doll calling him grandpa, crypt keeper, old man and grumpus.
But I won't hold my breath.
Excellent point Mr. Commenter! Valley Doll Granpda Joe is old enough to be your daddy. What say you?
Tanya Acker on CNN is HOT!
Grandpa Joe:
I never thought my life could be
Anything but catastrophe
But suddenly I begin to see
A bit of good luck for me
'Cause I've got a golden ticket
I've got a golden twinkle in my eye
I never had a chance to shine
Never a happy song to sing
But suddenly half the world is mine
What an amazing thing
'Cause I've got a golden ticket
[Spoken]
It's ours, Barry!
[Sung]
I've got a golden sun up in the sky
I never thought I'd see the day
When I would face the world and say
Good morning, look at the sun
I never thought that I would be
Slap in the lap of luxury
'Cause I'd have said:
Barry:
It couldn't be done
Grandpa Joe:
But it can be done
I never dreamed that I would climb
Over the moon in ecstasy
But nevertheless, it's there that I'm
Shortly about to be
Grandpa Joe and Barry:
'Cause I've got a golden ticket
I've got a golden chance to make my way
And with a golden ticket, it's a golden day
Grandpa Joe:
[Spoken]
Good morning, look at the sun!
Grandpa Joe and Barry:
[Sung]
'Cause I'd have said,
It couldn't be done
Grandpa Joe:
But it can be done
I never dreamed that I would climb
Over the moon in ecstasy
But nevertheless, it's there that I'm
Shortly about to be
'Cause I've got a golden ticket
Grandpa Joe and Barry:
'Cause I've got a golden ticket
I've got a golden chance to make my way
And with a golden ticket, it's a golden day
SO MUCH FOR "CHANGE!"
and, what happened to Biden LYING that "I'm not your guy" when asked about being vetted?
I like this choice. It might make me reconsider Obama who I don't trust, but McCain is an absolute non-starter.... still thinking Nader. Sad but true.
So did Obama send a text message to his supporters at 1 AM Eastern time? After all, he said they would be the first to know! Boy did that fizzle out!
Oh how the goobers scramble for
the smears! Let the swift boating begin!
With Biden you don't need to swift boat. The record is black and white. The guy has a big mouth! This will be fun!
Stupid Obama's text alert is now meaningless.
CNN Breaking News? Call Zuma Dogg! He has the answers and he doesn't need your text message! Have you ever seen Zuma Dogg on Larry King?
Good night! Farewell Sweet Bird of Youth!! Alas Bennet Cerf! Goodbye Book of the Month Club! Go watch TELEVISION!
Joe B,
Goober = George Lindsay
Not to be confused with John Lindsay, Fiorello LaGuardia or Fletcher Bowron!
Would you get that at Kevin Roderick Observed.com????
Joe Biden gives Barack Obama the gray haired expertise he needs, much as Mark Wahlberg got from the chimpanzee, Roddy McDowall. Indeed.
"Goober = George Lindsay"
Not since W was "elected".
I'd like to know Walter Moore's take on Biden.
Joe, Joe, Joe, Joe
One of my favorite shows is Andy Griffith
And George Lindsay is still alive.
The guy has a freakin degree like in biochemistry or some nonsense like that. University of Alabama I believe. Can you believe it?
Joe, when are you inviting me over for cigars and cognac again?
Hey Joe,
Even though I am registered Republican I don't like George Bush.
So please, please don't diss the REAL Goober. He rocks.
Supposedly George Lindsay has a TV property in the works.
And Andy Griffith is making a comeback in music videos and movies.
Its freaking great! I love that show.
I should stop blogging.
Hey Joe B. -
remember when we partied with those lesbians? That rocked!
Home Depot SUCKS!
My apologies to George Lindsey.
Let's get together soon, hopefully the girls will show up again!
1054 my friend you are correct
why couldn't obama tell his people to keep quiet?
Larry King could talk about American Idol instead but they fed the beast!
Yes, that beast.
So -
Obama took it to the 45 yard line and fumbled.
Ask John Madden.
He has a firm grasp of the obvious. Indeed.
Did Joe Biden send his medical records to Obama? I sure hope so.
So the story is that for a VP search team they use the Internet to vet VP candidates. Go Google!
Joe B - when does Biden come up for re-election in Delaware?
I heard you think Candy Crowley is hot! ha ha
Remember when Lloyd Bentsen ran for VP and Senate at the same time?
They called him Eggs McBentsen!!!!
Go to bed, or at least step away from the computer! :)
What a stupid pick!!! How are we going to change Washington with a stupid fool like Biden on the ticket!!!
The Republicans will have all the snippets they need for attack ads from Biden's speeches.
Why didn't he pick someone else? I know that Jerry Brown is younger than Biden and he is not a Washington insider like Biden. Why did he not at least pick a governor or person from a battle ground state?
I don't know I guess Will Rogers was right, "I don't belong to an organized politcal party, I am a Democrat"
I had such high hopes for Obama. I voted for him but I wish he had made a smarter choice. He should of picked Richardson at least. He would deliver the hispanic vote and west. Maybe even make Texas and Arizona a toss up.
Bow all to the alter of Mayor Sam!!
John and Cindy must be getting a groove thing going over this.....
...better yet, why don't they do it in each one of their houses??
Nice to know that Neil Kinnock could be the second in line to be the President.
Higby:
You've got to cut down on the caffeine. I understand that you're worried about the Obama-Biden ticket, but give it a rest. It isn't worth all the anxiety.
Joe,
are you sure that barack is a clean black man?
Love,
Mr. Resco of Chicago
Joe,
who will be serving the "Vice-Presidential Slurpies"??
Lets see if the "MSM" forgets all those great Biden "foot in the mouth moments".
THANK GOD IT WASN'T DUMB ASS HILLARY. HEY, ANTONIO IS STILL IN LA, I THOUGHT HE WAS GOING TO DNC. MAYBE THE LACK OF PRIME EXPOSURE HE THOUGHT HE WAS GOING TO GET MADE HIM CHANGE HIS MIND.
This is the most scary thought ever that Jan Perry is in charge of our city. We better pray nothing happens. Although it couldn't get any worst then it already is with Villaraigosa as Mayor.
Downtown News...This week, Perry tacks on one more credential when she takes the helm for a third time, although there is a twist: City law holds that when the mayor leaves town, the Council president is acting mayor, and that if he's out of town, the job falls to the assistant Council president. But with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Council President Eric Garcetti and Assistant Council President Wendy Greuel all in Denver for the Democratic National Convention (as are several other city officials), the gig falls to Perry, who is assistant president pro tem.
Joe B? Another "vanilla" cookie cutter career Pol. That is not what I call "Change". If Johnny Mac chooses Mormon Mitt Romney (whom he should) can anyone compare the career success of Mormon Mitt a fantastically successful businessman, successful govenor to the blowhard pompous Joe B?
Perfect choice for the Democrats and the country Joe B.
Republicans, two wealthy white guys each born with a silver spoon in thier mouths
Democrats, two multi ethnic working class guys who had to work thier way to success
How soon will it be before we hear the plaintive wails from the Republican Corporate talking heads,
"OH now your going to play the "working class card"!
Let the class warfare begin.
Joe Biden is no Old Man Grumpus.
He's a hot old dude with a hair plug come-over, but he still rocks.
And even is he IS only four years younger than McCrypt Keeper, he doesn't look like he's been dead already for five years and propped around like the corpse in "Weekend From Bernie's"
And McCorpse Is A Grumpy ASS Fart, just ask Mrs. C*nty McTrollop
HOPEY/TALKEY '08!
xoxo
Hey Mayor Sam,
How's your head feeling this morning!
HAHAHAHAHA!!!!
xoxo
BEAR BEAR OBAMA -- I'M STILL WAITING FOR YOUR EFFING TXT!
HIGBY QUIT FAKE TXTING ME VP NAMES.
xoxo
Hey Valley Doll,
At least McCain "senior moments" are his and not plagarize from someone else.
Big hugs,
Spot
BTW, the big winner of an Obama/Biden Foreign Policy will be those American-loving bureaucrats at the United Nations.
.....and you think trash fees are bad??
Get ready for this from the "Presumptive Teleprompter President".
Sen. Barack Obama, perhaps giving America a preview of priorities he would pursue if elected president, is rejoicing over the Senate committee passage of a plan that could end up costing taxpayers billions of dollars in an attempt to reduce poverty in other nations.
The bill, called the Global Poverty Act, is the type of legislation, "We can – and must – make … a priority," said Obama, a co-sponsor.
It would demand that the president develop "and implement" a policy to "cut extreme global poverty in half by 2015 through aid, trade, debt relief" and other programs.
When word about what appears to be a massive new spending program started getting out, the reaction was immediate.
"It's not our job to cut global poverty," said one commenter on a Yahoo news forum. "These people need to learn how to fish themselves. If we keep throwing them fish, the fish will rot."
.......can you say Socialism??
Jerry Brown is older than Biden and less than a year younger than McCain.
Joseph "Joe" Robinette Biden, Jr. (born November 20, 1942)
Edmund Gerald "Jerry" Brown, Jr. (born April 7, 1938)
John Sidney McCain III (born August 29, 1936)
Yea, but Jerry is a Cali boy.
We don't grow old here, we just grow up!
Hey Red Spin - Just move the F&($# to Wyoming, live in a cabin, and away from people.
Do us all a big favor.
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