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Joe the Revelator Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-30-07 11:00 PM
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I think I'm starting to lean towards Biden...
Obama was a stuttering, mumbling, ineffective shell of what I hoped he would be. Edwards is a loser because he made the dumb choice to take matching funds. I liked Biden's style tonight. He may become my guy.
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napi21 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-30-07 11:06 PM
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1. Good for you! Good for us all! Biden has been my choice for quite
a while. Yes, he puts his foot in his mouth once in a while, but that just means he's the ONE candidate on either side who isn't scripted! He tells you exactly what he believes, and the ONLY candidate who has a real plan to end this BS in Iraq!

If you heard him on one of the Sunday interviews, you heard how he would confront his Pub opposers. "So you don't like my plan. OK. What's YOUR'S?" He covered several arguments just as well. I'm really hoping for a Biden stunner in Iowa and NH similar to what happened with Kerry.
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Captain Hilts Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-30-07 11:08 PM
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2. He's looking better to me every day. And I NEVER thought...
I'd say that after the bankruptcy bill.
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Kurt_and_Hunter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-30-07 11:09 PM
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3. The american people would LOVE Biden
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CyberPieHole Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-30-07 11:09 PM
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4. I'm feeling the same way...
Biden really had a much stronger showing than I would have thought.
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Think82 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-30-07 11:11 PM
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5. YES!!!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome
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Cheney Killed Bambi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-30-07 11:27 PM
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6. He's probably the smartest one
of the candidates. To be honest, he's probably the smartest of all 100 Senators. And he was kind of loose tonight -- he was letting it rip without fear of sticking his foot in his mouth (which he's been known to do). It was probably his best performance of the campaign, and it may allow him to catch fire.
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DangerDave921 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 07:33 AM
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16. LOL
Biden cracked me up! That line about Rudy only having three things in every sentence -- a noun, a verb, and 9-11.

I don't know if he had a writer come up with that or if he did it himself, but it's a beauty!
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Inuca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 09:11 AM
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21. He's very good with that kind of thing
Edited on Wed Oct-31-07 09:11 AM by Inuca
(and as everybody here knows, sometimes TOO good :-)) and ad-libs with ease.
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gateley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 11:15 AM
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27. Thank you for the kind words for my candidate! But I just really wanted to
tell you that I love your screen name! :hi:
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jillan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-30-07 11:39 PM
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7. Wolsh - stick around awhile - there's alot to like about Biden!

Biden just called on Rice to testify about Blackwater -
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x3048158

He oversees everything.

I have neve been so sure about a candidate as I am about Biden.
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Inuca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 09:00 AM
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19. He did that? That's GREAT
I was thinking about this very same thing yesterday. Looking forward to the grilling.
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Think82 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-30-07 11:39 PM
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8. kick
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pacalo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-30-07 11:40 PM
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9. I've always liked him.
Providing Al Gore doesn't run, I'm hoping Biden will do extremely well in the early primaries. He's experienced, has a self-assured, confident presence, & he can think & speak on his feet without looking rehearsed. His common sense & good judgment shines through & I'd love to be able to see him debate any one of the 'thugs, one on one.
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Think82 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-30-07 11:47 PM
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12. great. more supporters
He could use your donation, people! www.joebiden.com
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kad7777 Donating Member (339 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-30-07 11:41 PM
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10. We welcome you with open arms
I think you'll find it honest, exciting, intelligent and informative. Not to mention we're all full of pride when we discuss Joe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUC8LeZ1hM4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtGCaqOdIJ4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HcXkLbRIWw

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slipslidingaway Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-30-07 11:47 PM
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11. Biden did well tonight IMO and I like his answer on assistance for
Med school students, still staying with Dennis.

I'm also glad Biden brought up Pakistan in comparison with Iran.
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Inuca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 09:10 AM
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20. The Pakistan vs. Iran comparison
was one of the most (or maybe THE most) sunstantive answers of the night.
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slipslidingaway Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 08:41 PM
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29. Yes and I am sure the media has done many follow up stories
today on this issue.

:sarcasm:
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PatSeg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 09:24 PM
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30. Good point
Brittney's custody battle was more important.
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PatSeg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 09:26 PM
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32. It kind of took me by surprise too
I was getting used to the formula answers and then Biden threw something really substantial into the arena - something I hadn't even thought of.
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Jillian Donating Member (577 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 12:37 AM
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13. Kicking for Biden!
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PatSeg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 03:32 AM
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14. Clearly the best performance of the night and that
in spite of the little time he was given. He really stood out from the rest.

Obama is incredible on the stump, but is clearly uncomfortable in the debates, though I thought he was better this time.
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kad7777 Donating Member (339 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 07:30 AM
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15. kick
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petepillow Donating Member (590 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 08:53 AM
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17. Keep leaning! Biden can tell it and he's no ventriloquist dummy...
What would the right really attack on him? One speech 20 years ago? He doesn't make me feel like he's been practicing in front of a mirror, he sounds like he means what he's saying. That speaks to voters. And if, by some chance, the American voters have a say in this election, Biden could whoop up on any of the repukes in a debate and win the majority over. I have no doubt that he could. Lean Biden, my friend!
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youthere Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 08:56 AM
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18. That's what I like about Biden..what you see is what you get.
When you listen to him speak, and then you examine his record it's very clear that he's not taking a "stand du jour". He doesn't check polls or talking points before he answers. He tells it like it is, and I admire that about him. It may not be pretty sometimes, but you'll get the straight story as Joe sees it. That's why he has my support.
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mtnsnake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 09:19 AM
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22. I love Biden's style, too. In that regard, no one else comes close
How refreshing to finally see a Democrat do what we've all been waiting for...take the offense and pummel a dipshit Republican.
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malta blue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 09:22 AM
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23. He has been my guy for a long time now....nt
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Froward69 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 09:25 AM
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24. Welcome aboard!!!
:party: :toast: :pals:
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youthere Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 09:48 AM
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25. kicking!
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LynneSin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 09:54 AM
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26. Another Biden supporter here
I wasn't sure for awhile but I'm on board, plus living in Delaware will allow me to be active right in the main HQ.
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ginchinchili Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 11:21 AM
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28. I agree with you. Biden is the most qualified candidate running.
If we want to do the best for America, Biden will be our choice. I think any other choice would be for the wrong reasons.
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Basileus Basileon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-31-07 09:26 PM
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31. While I disagree with your assertions on Obama and Edwards, I too
have found myself strongly considering Biden after his last few debates.
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murbley40 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-01-07 03:22 PM
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33. K&R
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