Bill Richardson better choice for VP than Joe Biden? Please explain. (Obama's VP)

[peoli]

I just want to hear about these two choices please. In my opinion I have always thouught Biden was far superior to Richardson, in fact I thought Richardson would be terrible actually until he enodrsed Obama. The endorsement speech showed passion and eloquence that I didnt know he had until then. I was really impressed and I am seeing him in a different light and seriously considering what it would be like with him on the ticket for the first time. I like both men for their honesty but I think Biden just presents a wealth of knowledge that Richardson dosent have.
What say you?

[MadBadger]

1. I think Joe would be a better VP than Richardson, but Richardson would help more with the GE

plus Richarsdson would still be a fantastic VP.

[peoli]

2. why would he help more with the ge?

[MadBadger]

5. He is Latino, and he helps greatly with the Southwest.

[peoli]

7. what about Biden = Foreign Policy ?

[MadBadger]

9. Richardson has the foreign policy as well though.

[Think82]

36. Actually, Richardson seemed quite inarticulate on FP to me in the debates, for all his "experience"

Richardson has a diverse resume but Biden is far superior in intellect and knowlege and accomplishments to me.

[Hippo_Tron]

3. Obama/Richardson

There are underlaying racial tensions between blacks and hispanics. I think that ticket would have the potential to overcome that.

[peoli]

6. thats a good point

[msongs]

4. think ETHNICITY here nt

[nsd]

8. As much as I hate saying this, I think Richardson's ethnicity is a liability here.

Having a ticket composed of the first African-American and the first Hispanic-American might be too much. Remember that the electorate is still >75% white.

[TeamJordan23]

12. Sadly, I agree. nm

[stahbrett]

10. Biden's experience would be much better utilized as Secretary of State or Defense

Obama would be better off with a VP candidate with some executive experience...

[WillyT]

11. My Question Re: Biden\Richardson Is...

Two people, three slots.

VP, Sec of State, and Sec of Defense.

I'd go Richardson as VP for help with the Latino vote, but he'd also make a great Secretary of State.

With Biden, I'm not sure if he's better suited for State or Defense.

:shrug:

Anybody wanna fill the three slots just fer the fun of it?

I'd probably go:

VP = Richardson

State = Biden

Defense = Fallon

:shrug:

[slinkerwink]

13. no, Richardson has a zipper problem

[tokenlib]

19. Where can we read more on this? Where's the beef???

Richardson would be a good pick based on geographical, foreign policy, being a governor, and being a Hispanic. So it better be good...

[slinkerwink]

21. It's what I've been hearing from people in NM Democratic State Party

[Spider Jerusalem]

39. eh, so did Bill Clinton, and he was elected President twice.

[Spider Jerusalem]

14. I think Biden would be a better SecState or SecDef than VP, personally.

He'd be wasted as Vice President.

[jillan]

27. I agree completely. Biden's talents would be wasted as VP.

[tokenlib]

15. Biden voted for the Bankruptcy Reform...didn't he??

I know it's a Delaware thing...but I still have a problem with anyone putting the banks and credit card industry ahead of struggling consumers and workers.

Richardson being an experienced Western governor along with his foreign policy experience, and yes, his Hispanic heritage would bring a lot to the ticket.

[Atman]

16. Biden is OLD SKOOL. Another one of the Hillary gang. WRONG CHOICE.

Haven't we been listening? We're finally getting YOUNG PEOPLE out to vote with a fresh, energetic, charismatic, intelligent, exciting candidate who doesn't have a gazillion years of "Washington Insider" baggage and you want to attach the Joe Biden anchor to him? Might as well just give up now.

.

[elleng]

30. Like it or not,

experience is critically necessary. Listen to hearings going on and learn something about what people in responsible positions have to know.

[Think82]

37. Excuse me, I'm 25 and am/was Biden supporter.

He and Obama are both straight shooters. That is what young people relate to. You're remark that young people will not vote for anyone over 50 is condescending.

[crankychatter]

17. the west is the new south

he'll help the ticket and with his foreign policy acumen, and executive experience...

besides, they look good together

this is the face of America

[crankychatter]

18. also we need EVERY Democratic Senator and MORE

yup

[XemaSab]

20. I think Obama's weak areas are both foreign policy and executive experience

Richardson would balence both of those out.

I like Biden, but he's older, he's a senator, and I don't know if he would pull any new voters into the mix.

That being said they are both good choices.

[SteveM]

22. Richardson has a concealed carry permit. (nt)

[AspenRose]

23. Personally I would like to see Biden stay in the Senate

Richardson as Secretary of State

and if Obama won the primary, I think Jim Webb would make an excellent VP for him.

You can expect the GOP to play the "War Hero" card quite a bit and Webb would be a great foil for that.

[jillan]

29. Webb would be an excellent choice.

[PatSeg]

24. Biden as VP would be a waste

The country is better off with him where he is or possibly Secretary of State. As for Richardson? I am totally unimpressed with him after watching him in the debates. Obama could do better.

[book_worm]

25. I like both, but Richardson helps in the electoral college. Obama will win Delaware

but with Richardson you have New Mexico (lost in '04) and a good shot at Colorado and Nevada. Maybe make McCain spend time and money on Texas as well.

[Orsino]

26. Anybody better than Bankruptcy Biden?

You have to ask, in this year's economy?

[jillan]

28. If Condi becomes McCain's VP, then Biden would be the perfect choice.

Lol - anyone that follows C-Span knows that Biden had Condi sweating profusely on several occassions while she was in the hot seat infront of the SFRC and the Judicial cmte.

That would be one debate I would love to see :rofl:

Other than taking on Condi 1:1 - it would be a waste. Biden is too talented to
be VP.

[TheDonkey]

31. I'd take Biden over Richardson. BR's stock went up when he endorsed but

he wouldn't make a very strong VP nominee just like he was not a strong presidential candidate.

[lojasmo]

32. Biden voted for IWR, and the bankruptcy fiasco

Richardson also has equal, if not better, foreign policy cred.

[PA Democrat]

33. I'm leaning toward Richardson

due to his foreign policy experience as well as the fact that he also served as Secretary of Energy. I see foreign policy and energy as two critical problem areas.

[Eurobabe]

34. Biden.

Hands down. I like Richardson, but Biden has a depth and wealth of knowledge, and is a much better speaker than Richardson.

[mmonk]

35. Both would be great. I wouldn't say Biden has a wealth of knowledge

that Richardson doesn't. Richardson has probably one of the most vast experiences in his past service especially in world affairs and negotiations. In fact, I would be happy with Biden as VP and Richardson as Secretary of State (or vice versa) with Samantha Power somewhere in the mix (maybe UN Ambassador).

[Spider Jerusalem]

38. Biden would be a far better Secretary of State or Secretary of Defense than VP.

He would be completely wasted in the VP position. And his presence on the ticket doesn't help with any key demographics (in Richardson's case, the Hispanic vote).