So Biden thinks someone else should have been picked?

[ClarkBayh 2008]

Is this really a helpful comment for Obama's campaign?

[seabeyond]

1. not a big deal. not an issue. dont make it one. n/t

[dennis4868]

2. Biden said it with a chuckle...

I think he was trying to be a little funny and it backfired...not a big deal unless you like to watch FIXED News.

[saltpoint]

3. Context matters.

Many felt that Biden's comment was self-effacing, gracious, sure-footed.

I agree with them.

[C_U_L8R]

4. it was a compliment

and a classy thing to say.

[hamsterjill]

41. Absolutely

It was his way of giving Hillary the respect she earned.

Joe was eloquent.

[dkf]

5. He was being chivalrous

Probably shouldn't have gone there though.

[Not the Only One]

6. It's not too late to bring the unity ticket together

Obama-Clinton '08.

That would change the headlines.

[BumRushDaShow]

7. Yawn. Primaries are over. n/t

[dionysus]

8. Not. Gonna. Happen

:eyes:

[Peacetrain]

19. ~rofl~

Unbelievable

[BlooInBloo]

32. Boy - the bridge-less ones are really stretching now.

[Richard Steele]

38. Hey, have you seen the latest on that? Check it out:

[murbley40]

51. Get over it! I did twice, it is not really that hard .......

If you are a true democrat.

[Not the Only One]

62. The unity ticket is the best option, so it's not so easy to just get over it.

It's not too late. I'm still hopeful.

[ErinBerin84]

9. it's annoying to me that this is getting any play

for months, I have been reading about how Biden is so "cocky " and has jokingly said that he still "can't believe that someone else was going to be nominated, since he is the most qualified in the bunch". And when Biden was chosen, Chuck Todd was chuckling "har har har, one Republican just said to me that the ticket was 'the audacity of arrogance'". Then, as soon as he starts being self deprecating, it's "Oh, he's gone too far? Is he sending us a signal?!" Biden has been great, and furthermore, he EARNED it through being a terrific surrogate for Obama on the talk show circuit months before he was being considered.

[1corona4u]

10. This has been posted 3 times already...

let it go....he was just being modest, and humble.

[saltpoint]

11. Biden not only dismissed himself as the veep nominee but offered to step

aside so that Gordon Lightfoot could have the job.

For what it's worth, I was for Gordon Lightfoot all along.

Canadian you say? I don't have a problem with Canadians to begin with, and besides, McCain was born in Panama.

[driver8]

15. Plus, "Sundown" is a helluva song!!

Hell, I'd vote for him!

[saltpoint]

21. LOL!

[robcon]

12. Not helpful. A minor gaffe.

False modesty is not attractive in a politician, IMO.

[AspenRose]

25. You think that modesty was false?!

Biden has nothing but love and respect for Senator Clinton.





People forget that in the heat of the primaries, when tensions were very high between HRC and BHO, it was Biden who sat with Hillary during the State of the Union. IMHO it was a kind gesture and show of support for a friend.



People constantly get on Biden's case and ride his ass because they think he's TOO honest. You're saying he's portraying false modesty. Which is it? Because it can't be both.

[robcon]

28. Yes, I do think the modesty was false.

No one would argue that Joe Biden doesn't believe in himself, or that he doesn't have a pretty big ego.

He's friends with Clinton. That doesn't mean he thinks she'd make a better VP.

It was a lame attempt to appeal to Clinton's supporters, and, perhaps, women in general. It came off as a little bit phony, IMO.

[AspenRose]

34. That's your opinion and you definitely have a right to it

But I think it's more telling about you than about Biden.

Peace

[robcon]

36. Thanks for letting me have a "right" to my opinion.

I don't think it would have made the news if people didn't wonder: "What's up with that?"

[AspenRose]

37. Do you have a problem with people being gracious to you or what?

Sheesh :eyes:

Forget it. Ignored.

[robcon]

39. Condescension does not equal gracious.

n/t

[A-Schwarzenegger]

46. You think that graciousness was false?!

:hi:

EDIT: Added !

[murbley40]

53. you are right . He was being supportive of a good friend.

If the gentleman had just said he was glad Obama picked him and not said "the things she has done in the past", Joe would probably not have felt the need to defend her.

[blondeatlast]

27. If there's one thing Biden is not, it's modest, false or otherwise. He was being

a statesman.

Most of us get it.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

13. What the fuck is he supposed to say?

[driver8]

14. WTF? How many times are we going to re-hash the same fucking story?

Do some research and read what he actually said.

Quit stirring up shit.

[AuntPatsy]

16. And your not putting in the whole context as to why he said what he did? It was in response

to a statement from someone in the crowd who mocked Sen Clinton and I believe Joe as always handled it brilliantly....I mean seriously what is your point in this thread when it's obvious you could easily answer your own question and YES it was more than helpful to the campaign as I am sure you are well aware of...your a great example of how the media works and thats not a compliment.

[invictus]

17. Biden should not have said that and it is an example of Biden beaing careless with his speech. Howev

However, in Biden's defence, he was just trying to be gracious to Hillary Clinton and I don't think he really believes Hillary is more qualified to be VP, especially since Biden has more experience in elected office.

[AuntPatsy]

24. Biden was NOT being careless, pay attention for pete's sakes.

[invictus]

45. Biden has a habit of speaking carelessly. Remember how Biden said Obama was the first black ...

... politician who is "clean," "storybook," etc. Biden has a nasty habit of sticking both feet in his mouth at the same time. He also had to praise McCain and his "experience" in the debates. McCain is a fascist, right-wing asshole. I don't know how any Democrat could praise him.

[AuntPatsy]

59. I'm sure Biden thanks you for your concern as do I, but he is doing perfect

[Peacetrain]

18. Aii Yii Yii..

Read for content and context. It was his way of stating that we had many good people all of whom would have been great vp picks.. as opposed to McCain and his hail mary with Palin.

[demokatgurrl]

20. He's just reaching out to Clinton supporters

and probably tends toward excessive flattery. Not a problem, IMHO.

[Jennicut]

22. Stupidist post ever

Biden was just being humble and gracious and self effacing...let it go already. I like Obama with Biden way more then Obama with Hillary.

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[bunkerbuster1]

61. Not stupid, malicious--deliberately advancing a current GOP online meme

[RichGirl]

23. I would think that someone posting at a...

...democratic board would be a little more familiar with Biden's personality. He is a charmer. Which makes him the perfect VP selection. And in not claiming he is the BEST PICK EVER...he is being humble. Another endearing quality.

We democrats know that any one of the dozens of choices for VP would have made excellent choices. Obama is a very intelligent man and picked not just the best person for he job, but someone who can compliment him. He and Clinton were actually very similiar in their views, so he wanted someone who could add a different perspective.

[LynneSin]

26. I thought he was complimenting Hillary

From what I see of the other posters I see the same thing.

[BlooInBloo]

29. You fail.

[blondeatlast]

30. Most Democrats got what he was doing. Sorry you missed it. nt

[Liberal Dose]

31. Are you attempting to make this an issue? nt

[WeDidIt]

35. I'm concerned about your concern.

This is concerning.

[Richard Steele]

40. So close, and yet:

[doc03]

42. Where the hell is Joe anyway doesn't the VP

always play the bad cop part?

[Jennicut]

43. Uh, he just attacked Palin on not being good for women and on stem cell research on Monday

Or did you not watch the news? CNN covered it.

[doc03]

44. Well no I didn't see it, I am glad he has

showed up. I suppose he has been out there but the MSM's obsession with that Palin bitch has knocked him out of the coverage. You know the bastards always pick up on some stupid shit and repeat it over and over until some new stupid shit comes up. I think if we win this election the first thing needs to be done is go in and break up the news media similar to back in the early 1900's when they broke up all the robber baron's monopolies. There is no way GE probably the biggest military contractor should own a TV network.

[WI_DEM]

48. Why don't you google "Joe Biden" and you'll see where he has been and how

good he's been rather than posting without any knowledge.

[doc03]

55. I'm sure he is out there campaigning but Miss Piggy

has dominated the news for the last week or so. It took the pig remark from Obama for him to get any news coverage.

[WI_DEM]

47. This is like the 12th thread on this subject. He was being gallant and said the

part about her being a better selection with a chuckle. He's been great as VP. Why do we allow ourselves to get worked up over nothing.

[blogslut]

49. Are you unfamiliar with humility and graciousness?

?

[SoxFan]

50. Go away, Troll

[blondeatlast]

52. Democrats "got" his point. I'm so sorry you didn't, but that says a lot about you, IMHO. nt

[nam78_two]

54. Wow-there is nothing we can't turn into a controversy if we REALLY, REALLY try

:eyes:
It was a gracious comment...geez.

[wyldwolf]

56. Biden is an undercover PUMA gearing up for Hillary in 2012

[Lord Helmet]

57. an extrapolation of what he said

[ncteechur]

58. No, he was being magnanamous and gracious.

[slampoet]

60. I think Biden was an ok pick. He needs to be less hard on himself.

[Debi]

63. OMG - Biden complimented Hillary Clinton in NEW HAMPSHIRE

:wow: and was somewhat self deprecating in his comments...He MUST DROP OUT NOW!!! NOW!!! RIGHT NOW!!!