Biden: Clinton a better veep pick than me

It seems that every one, at least every women, knows that Hillary will be a much better VP choice than Biden, except Obama. What a fool.

Can we PLEASE talk about the ISSUES (you know, energy, Iraq, the economy, climate change, etc) not NON-ISSUES?

what was Biden supposed to say? "No Hillary sucks?" Give me a break. Where has the liberal media bias gone? First Obama is a sexist for using a metaphor that Cheney and McCain have used countless times in the past, and now this Biden garabge? GROW UP.

I guess it is pretty unusual to have a politician who isn't totally egotistical. This is EXACTLY why we all like Joe Biden!

Oh, for heaven's sake--the man was being gracious to Sen. Clinton, not suggesting that he's not qualified to be VP. Is there any chance that we can start talking about the economy, the wars, health care, education, and the energy crisis instead of picking apart trivial comments for political gain? But how silly of me--the McCain campaign doesn't have anything to say about real issues so they have to keep distracting the electorate with this nonsense. People who would vote for candidates based on this crap are idiots. But that's what McCain, Limbaugh, and the rest of this sad, amoral bunch are counting on.

I THINK H.CLINTON IS SUPERB IN EVERY WAY.MCCAINS CHOICE OF V.P
IS AN INSULT . DIFFERENCE OF DAY AND NIGHT.CLINTON IS HIGHLY KNOWLEDGABLE,EXPERIENCED,V.SMART, PRESENTABLE,LOGICAL AND
I CAN HARDLY SAY THE SAME OF SARAH.

The way women are responding to Ms. Palin, I'm just happy McCain didn't pick Lassie. Joe Biden or Hillary Clinton would have made a great veep. Joe Biden could have been a great president and I am sorry to see the RNC try to turn this around on him. Palin, well she is just Bush with lipstick.

Democrats must not accept Biden's downgrade of his own qualifications for VP compared to the merits offered by Hillary Clinton. He is a fine choice. While she would have been a fine choice as well, Biden complements Obama's strengths in a way HRC could not in building a team to capture the White House. Her political baggage was/is a sinker.

well, mr. biden, if you think hillary is all that why dont you step back and let obama pick hillary . it has been done twice before in history. then and only then will you see the polls change. women already know hillary is the only one who can win this election for the democrats. either they want to win or they are filled with so much jealousy and hate that they are willing to lose another election. there is only 7 more weeks left. not much time. with bill and hillary campaigning still will not do it for obama. he has made a grave mistake in not making her a running mate and there is only one answer. they have only theirselves to blame for their stupidity of not picking 18 million voters and the most smartest saviest once in a lifetime politician .

And Palin is qualified to be what? A Governor of a state with a tiny population who shoot moose? Vote McCain and see what happens folks. 8 more years of Bushisms and if he dies, God help us. We'll have a hockey mom for President who hasn't a clue on how the world works. I'm thinking that the US will become a fundamentalist state like Iran... just run by evangalical christians who want to tell you how to live.

Is Biden signaling he wants to get out of the race? Boy, would that be something if he did and Hillary became Obama's VP running mate. That won't happen because it would make Obama's decision making process a national joke. Presidents don't get second chances on their decisons. Although that doesn't apply to presidential candidates, if Obama won, how comfortable would you be with a president that changed his mind when things didn't go well? No, Obama thought he was making the right pick with Biden. He was leading in the polls and was on track to win with "good old, unispiring but safe Joe Biden." And then along came Sarah.....

Biden is laying the groundwork for his departure from the ticket. I predict Biden will be gone by the end of September.

what Joe Biden really said was...once again, Obama did not make the best decision. Surprised? Not me....

Somebody's campaign is D-E-S-P-E-R-A-T-E.

Sorry TomB you have it wrong. The democrats are the ones who want more control over your lives. LOL at you. You libs are so transparent.

Keep trashing Palin all you want. It only helps her. Enjoy the loss of Barry in Nov

Last I checked we were voting for President not Vice President. Also last I checked our VP choice had more executive experience, more acts of reform and more class than your Presidential candidate.

Can we stick to the issues? Why didn't someone tell Obama that when he was spewing one-liners and empty rhetoric to eek out a sliver-thin Bush-esque win in the primaries?

Obama couldn't even make the easiest no-brainer decision to unify our party - and choose Clinton, heal our wounds. And now, people are choosing to back McCain. This is a joke.

Hillary 2012.

The incompetence is so thick you could slice it with a knife ........ OMG.

What a BLOWHARD Biden continues to be. He has never run anything and has a habit of speaking before his thinks.

All he needed to say was Hillary is an important part of the party, an important voice, and I am proud of her accomplishments in the Senate, and look forward to have her as an ally when (hopefully not) Obama and I go to the Oval Office.

Biden lied about his college scholarhsips, inflated his class standing, was arrogrant to a question in NH saying he was smarter, and finally was the only person who given 30 minutes to question a Supreme Court Justice that spoke for 27 minutes on his own, asked one question, and spoke in 3rd person when he said he would relinquish in finally 45 seconds and appreciated the feedback from the one he "questioned".

I thin Biden is a fool, he should take the opportunity and leave Hillary off this,
she's off and hopefully forever

Gracious? Joe Biden is a loser with a loser mentality. He has told the whole world his boss made a bad choice.

So many stupid people writing in. No one is quitting any campaign, and Hilary lost the nomination based on rules that she agreed to in the rules committee on which she served (yes, she helped come up with the rules with which Dems picked their nominee this year). Also, think about what an Alaskan governor deals with on a regular basis. Russia is right off their western border, big oil is ready and waiting to take advantage of any weak situation (Alaskan pipeline). So, Alaska is a big state with a small population, but the governor of that state will actually have foreign policy and economic experience.

He may be laying the groundwork for departure or just being modest. If this is a hinting of an Obama/Clinton ticket, the flip flop will only serve to diminish Obamas leadership and decision making skills. McClain/Palin will win the White House. If McClain doesn't survive his term, Palin would be a stronger leader. Population size notwithstanding, she can tackle problems with the economy without raising taxes; a good mind for business is the same no matter the specifics. She would also have the correct attitude with respect to Russia and Iran. The situation there is becoming critical and will probably push to the headlines before election day. I fear how Obama would handle the situation.

I won't be surprise if all of a sudden Joe Biden want to see his Doctor.

Joe Biden is being gracious? He just told the whole world his boss made a huge mistake. That's the sound of a loser.

Even if Hillary is Obama's VP, McCain and Palin will WIN in November.
America LOVES SARAH!

Biden is fine, but selecting Hillary would take away any advantage McCain gained with Palin. And Hillary makes a fine attack dog.

If the democrates are going to make a move they had better do it now!!!!!!!!!!!! Will it make Obama look bad ? couldn't be any worst he is defintely going to loose if something doesn't give. The women seemed to be controlling the election so if they want Hillary out goes Biden! now understand I really don't want to see this happen, but Obama has got to make a bold move. Sarah has to be taken down, and he can't expect Hillary to do it from the sidelines.

Yes, Robin B., I agree that that's what Biden is doing. It is the best thing that could be done now, but it has to come from him and it has to appear to be his decision. Then it would work. Sen. Clinton would then graciously accept the Veep slot and it would be a runaway election. Think about it, this may have all been planned, just to see who the Republicans would pick.

Biden's comment was certainly off the wall to say the least! They need some major shakedown to grab away the headlines from self-enthralled Palin! Wouldn't it be something if Hillary instead of Biden appeared suddenly at the Podium to debate Palin...Palin's smirk would turn into that of a doomed Moose looking down the barrel of a shot-gun! By the way, I am a 40 something, white middle class mother of two and I would never vote for "failin-Palin". Someone, the world just met a little over a week ago, and she is going to save this country? Give me a break!The evangelical right wing are desperate. She should be helping that good looking husband of hers to raise, nurture and guide her family unit.

Biden is not an arrogant egoist as Bush or Palin.

Biden was being gracious and this is from a supporter of Hillary Clinton. She is very smart and perfectly capable, however, our choice is Barrack Obama and Joe Biden, which is a good choice. Dem's don't know how lucky we have it to have had two wonderful choices for President this year. McCain and Palin are trying their hardest to pull Hillary supporters away and that should be the LAST thing we do. Just because Sarah Palin is a woman does not mean I believe in her or what she believes in. In fact it couldn't be further from the truth. We need to focus on the ISSUES and not PETTY ploys to trick very smart Democrats into losing faith in a very capable candidate and his running mate. Obama all the way!!!

Very glad to see the Libs self-destructing over the Palin pick. Setting a pretty high standard for women governors, are we? I guess we can automatically remove Kathy Sebelius's name for any kind of national office, now. Liberals have to be the dumbest political people on the planet.

In response to Number 8 above, Hilary is NOT the only way Obama can win. McCain's choice of Sarah Palin as running mate will be the catalyst for the Obama/Biden team's victory.

IMPLODING much?

I remember when everyone was waving the flag for Bush , and the rest is history,and now it's Palin. I guess they didn't learn anything in 8 years.

TO EDGAR,#25: I know plenty of Americans, right here in NY who DO NOT LOVE SARAH! PLEASE DO NOT BE SO PRESUMPTUOUS BY MAKING SUCH A STATEMENT. IT IS ABOUT THE ISSUES!!! WHERE HAVE THE LIKES OF THOMAS JEFFERSON, JOHN ADAMS OR GEO. WASHINGTON GONE ? We used to be a society who valued wisdom and intelligence and had the good common sense to keep religion separate from politics. If Sarah wants to accept creationism as her belief @ how the world began, good for her; let's not inject it into public school curricula. They have enough to cover. kids can go to their churches for the creation story. Last election, it was soccer moms, now it's hockey moms oh, and by the way, most hockey moms I know don't wear lipstick. This country is in trouble. Lynda

Full Disclosure:

Conservative, planning to vote for John McCain. Having said that, Obama's choice of Biden was excellent, and certainly a plus for Obama. I find it hard to work up any animus against Joe. I must agree with one of the previous posters (Tom J), who said : "..... it is pretty unusual to have a politician who isn't totally egotistical".

Keep up your high standards, Joe.

Back to # 21 - WHY IN THE WORLD????? does everyone on the right use the geographical proximity of Alaska to Russia as "foreign policy experience"??? I cannot even believe they can say that with a straight face. Imagine if the democrats had ever tried that in similar circumstances! What a disaster waiting to happen.

This is going to be a nasty campaign and Biden isn't up to it. So, he should step down and make room for Hillary!

WOW! Biden said that about Hillary! He' right -- my opinion. This is going to be a nasty campaign and maybe Biden isn't up for it. So, he should step aside for Hillary.

Michael Zullo, Upper Eastside, NYC

To Lynda # 36: Do you even know your NY history? NYC was flooded with escaped slaves during the revolution seeking shelter from their southern masters (GW and Jefferson included) only to be sent back to their good masters by ever the slave-hounds George and Tom. Give a hoot read a book. Next time stick with Adams.

Too late B. Obama. Something stinks here.You are one major clown.
You have made mistakes, but you can not cope with it. You can't cope with much, can you?
Good grief...such immaturity.
To think for one second that ANYONE would think you care about women...when you called that female reporter "sweetie" in this day and age? Give me a BREAK!
And then you picked Biden over Hillary? Then you made that sicko comment about lipstick on a "pig?" You are a first class JERK. I might not agree with everything Palin says, but I think she is a strong, classy woman and I like her. I don't like YOU. YOU have MUCH growing up to do and are CLUELESS about many, many things.
You have tried to cut corners and this to me indicates much fear and other problems. Sorry Charlie...at this point, I wouldn't vote for your ticket under ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. You (and your foolish friend Oprah) are not fooling anyone with your desperation. It is creepy and not working.

People underestimate how much many people hate Hillary. For all the Hillary supporters, there are tons of people who find her offensive, especially when she plays gender politics. Biden is likeable, and not offensive, on top of that he is far, far more experienced then Hillary. He as been in the senate for over 30 years!!!! I think Biden was just being gracious, thats it.

I realize that Sen. Biden was only being gracious and modest when he made his comments about Sen. Hillary Clinton being possibly even more qualified than himself to be Vice President. I which he had not made those comments since it is obvious from several of the comments that McCain supporters are using those comments to further disparige Sen. Obama. Anyone who made negative comments about Sen. Obama in response to the pro-Clinton remarks made by Sen. Biden is simply a Republican propagandist. To anyone who claims to be a Hillary supporter who now will support McCain, I say "you are either a fool or a bald-faced liar. Anyone who was a true supporter of Sen. Clinton knows that the Senator's social positions are diametrically opposite of those held by Gov. Palin.

Biden was responding to a disparaging remark about Clinton from the audience. It showed a lot of class, something most people who comment on these sites know nothing about. I like Joe, but don' t trust Obama (Rezko, Auchi etc) so I'm voting like a crazy Clinton supporter who holds a grudge (because it couldn't possibly be rational).
If Obama had any class he would never have chosen 3:00 AM to announce his choice of Biden. The way he and his supporters have treated the other 1/2 of the party has been really rude. McCain has been very welcoming, and that shows statesmanship.

Senator Biden was only being gracious to Hillary. You knew if he said anything positive about her, that McCain would get an ad on TV. Away with Clinton, please talk about the issues. I bet McCain will run and ad against Obama, when Obama said, McCain is a lengendary. Don't compliment them at all, because the next time you will see it in an ad from McCain's campaign. Enough is enough, let's get to the issues and Obama use all dirty tactics like the McCain campaign does. People pay attention to those type of ads.

If Clinton takes over for Biden, then the fight can get real without worrying about offending Miss Pretty Girl Palin. Clinton can certainly take her down in any debate and hit with no mercy and NOT come across as offensive like a man would. After all it would be woman to woman. Let any and all issues come out and DEAL WITH THEM with no mercy. Obama can certainly handle Old Man McCain while Hillary tears up Soccer Mom. Biden could still serve with HONOR as an appointed high ranking member of Obama's Team once elected. First thing is first, CALL IN THE BIG DOG and even the playing field. Let's end this Bush stuff before it destroys us and we lose any respect we still have as a nation!