November 15, 2007
Posted: 09:16 PM ET

Watch Sen. Biden discuss the importance of action.

(CNN) — Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware came out swinging for speaking time in Thursday night's Democratic debate. His first punch went straight to the top three presidential contenders: Sens. Hillary Clinton of New York and Barack Obama of Illinois and former Sen. John Edwards of South Carolina.

"This is not about experience, it's not about change. It's about action," Biden said. "Who among us is going to be able on day one to step in and end the war?"

Biden, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, finished by emphasizing his 35 years of experience and his mission to improve relations with Pakistan but he asks, "Who among us knows what they're doing?"

– CNN's Emily Sherman

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DrJ, Covington,Ky   November 18th, 2007 12:45 pm ET

Anything less than Joe Biden is a loss for America,,,,
The media needs to talk with him and about him,,,
Get his message out,,
Hilary is the leader in the media's eyes only,,Joe Biden is the peoples next President,,,
The media that gets ahead of the curve will be #1 in the eyes of the people,
LouDobbs is way ahead of the curve,,,
but he represents 2010 and 12.
Biden is 08…………
Get on board CNN,,,,,,,,,,,
America's poor & middle class need you!
DrJ

Frank Ebersold, Lansing , Iowa   November 16th, 2007 10:26 pm ET

Biden is both clear and concise in what he has done, can do and will do. I believe that America should take notice of his ability and experience and put him forward as our Democratic choice. He appeals to the republicans and democrats alike and is exactly what we need to win the Presidency.

Tricia M Charlottetown PEI   November 16th, 2007 10:11 pm ET

Senator Joe Biden in my view throughout this race has made the most intelligent comments and has carried himself as a true leader.

He's not sniping, biting, and chewing at other Candidates heels. He acts with respect and dignity. And is also a Candidate experienced in Diplomatic Relations and Discourse. He is experienced and has no skeletons in his closet.

If Americans really want change and a capable leader they would be supporting Senator Joe Biden.

Charles Shoultz, Waco TX   November 16th, 2007 8:02 pm ET

Biden was thoughtful and articulate about virtually every question he answered, but he never took himself too seriously. Moreover, he and several of the other candidates (Obama, Richardson, Dodd) were careful to attempt to give nuanced, considerate responses to questions, even when badgered for a simplistic yes/no answer.

Perhaps Wolf Blitzer should be less of a pundit and more of an actual moderator in the future.

Maryann - Orlando, FL   November 16th, 2007 7:57 pm ET

I am SO glad to see that people have taken notice of Joe Biden, as I have.

Several other candidates agreed with Joe at the debate. No one attacked him. Why is he not doing better in the so-called 'polls'? I feel manipulated by the media instead of informed.

"Joe is Right"

(The campaign slogan given him by his competitors!)

Maybe there's hope for us yet!

xtina - chicago IL   November 16th, 2007 2:31 pm ET

Biden is charismatic, but he's dead wrong about experience not being important. If he wanted to "take action" why did he sit around with other Senators for 35 years and debate and vote instead of doing something such as running a state or city as a Governor or Mayor?

Farrell, Houston, Tx   November 16th, 2007 2:14 pm ET

Biden may be the surprise candidate coming from behind. Republicans and Democrats need to carefully listen to Biden. I'm a registered democrat that hasn't based my voting decision on the polls or party.

nimrod   November 16th, 2007 11:17 am ET

Still waiting for that answer Joe…
It's a pretty sad day for the dems when Kuci is the only candidate that still agree's with his past votes. Flipfloppers just doesn't begin to express the disappointment in the others..

AN, Fairfax, VA   November 16th, 2007 9:13 am ET

Biden is the most Presidential of the lot. I like him…he says what's on his mind and has the experience to back it up.

BCNU purple state, usa   November 16th, 2007 8:38 am ET

Joe Biden vs. Hillary, not even close.

35 years of DOING things versus 35 years of having opinions.

Far more in depth knowledge on every issue, not afraid to answer questions.

I loved it when they went around with the yes no question last night and every candidate had a caveat yes, but…., no, but….

Joe Biden - "NO"

nuff said!

Brian Bannsh   November 16th, 2007 3:52 am ET

At least Joe Biden has a good sense of humor! I dislike the personalities of political stiffs like Kucinich and Dodd. Obama spoke like he was running for class President of Washington High School and yes Clinton we know you are a woman. Do you want to know what is really funny? Nine years from now an illegal…oooops…I mean an undocumented person will be driving to the emergency room on a quarter tank of gas with a bumper sticker that says "bring home our troops" passing a picket line of teachers protesting their lack of pay.

Julie Medford,Oregon   November 16th, 2007 2:13 am ET

I agree that the pundits just talked about the so called top three after the debates, It's like watching a teacher go on and on about there average students and totally ignoring the Valedictorian standing in front of them. Biden deserves better.

Max, Boston, MA   November 16th, 2007 1:45 am ET

I felt that Biden did a good job among his opponents, who were really nothing short of miserable. His performance got some attention from the audience I watched with, definitely got some attention from me.

Brenton, Providence, Rhode Island   November 16th, 2007 1:30 am ET

Senator Biden had many good points, and it is very clear that he has a lot of experience. No one challenged him, probably because he is not a front runner, but I believe because everyone knew what he had to say was the truth and because he had the best answers.

Donald Gordon, Ontario, CA   November 16th, 2007 12:55 am ET

I thought Joe Biden was amazing in this debate, he was straight to the point with his responses, and threw in a little humor to go along with it. He sounded presidential in this debate, and it's a shame that he isn't getting more exposure. Though I have been an Obama supporter, I am definitely adding Biden to my list of potential candidates to vote for, now that I've actually got to hear him speak for the first time. If he doesn't get the nomination, whoever does should consider him for their running mate.

Mark, Cary Illinois   November 16th, 2007 12:48 am ET

It's sad that once again the Media (CNN this time MSNBC last time) just focus on Clinton and Obama. They are asked the most questions, and allowed the most time to answer. When the other candidates finally get a question, the are interupted by the moderator (Wolf Blitzer) to finsih and move on to another 20 min. to Clinton and Obama.
I for one do not agree with the polls and would like a chance to hear what the other Candidates have to say. I thought the little time that Senator Biden spoke he sounded like he had the answers I wanted to hear. Poor Congressman Kucinich was totally ignored in my opinion. The last debate he was asked an important question about if he saw a UFO. Even one of the supposed front runners John Edwards didn't get as much time as Obama and Clinton. Come on Media, in this case CNN and Wolf Blitzer, this may be the most important Presidential election in our (my) lifetime. I want to know where all the Candidates are on all the issues.
Even after the debate CNN chose to talk mostly about Clinton and Obama. Please, let us find out more about our other choices.

Ann ME   November 16th, 2007 12:42 am ET

Now that's the question Republicans have been asking the Dems for years now.

Cheryl, Boston, MA   November 16th, 2007 12:07 am ET

CNN and ALL MEDIA must start becoming responsible to our democratic society and stop the bad propaganda of spoon feeding us our elections!

Joe Biden is clearly head and shoulders above the money mongers who have stolen our elections for decades.

We the people must become responsible and take back our election process!
Stop the Media from stealing it away from us. SHAME ON the media. You are transparent, but alas the public is lazzzzzzzzzzy.

Julia, Reno, NV   November 16th, 2007 12:02 am ET

Senator Biden won the debate hands down
CNN pundits and "journalists" and the media are mesmerized by star power. We're not electing a rock star, we're electing a President. Anyone who objectively looked at the answers these candidates gave would say that Senator Biden won soundly, followed by a tie between Gov. Richardson and Congressman Dowd. Senator Clinton and Congressman Kucinich followed; the miserable losers were Senator Obama, and former Senator Edwards. Everyone who is not vesting in a candidate or starstruck saw that.

just waisted my time in ohio   November 15th, 2007 11:19 pm ET

a debate with a laugh track,,how sad. i truly think our government is not here for our entertainment.

Joe Trotter, Lebanon KY   November 15th, 2007 11:10 pm ET

Note to CNN, if you read the comments and I-reports from your own Website, you will see the public does have musch interest in the attacks of Clinton, Edwards and Obama. The debate was "heated" in the first 10 minutes, as you are reporting, only because moderator Wolf Blitzer rigged it to be so. If you start with Clinton, go to Obama, go back to Clinton and go back to Obama ..what choice do they have? Fortunately the candidates themselves toned everything down. It was at that when it seemed Sen. Biden really seemed to shine. He was personable, humorous and seemed most informed on the issues and offered more solutions to those issues.

Brendan S, Buffalo NY   November 15th, 2007 10:53 pm ET

Why don't you cut it down to Clinton, Edwards, and Obama already?

Jonathan Brennan, New York, NY   November 15th, 2007 10:44 pm ET

Kudos on Hillary and Obama have an excellent Public Relations team. Nevermind quality of ideas OR electability.

Biden will rip any of the Republican candidates to pieces in a head-to-head debate (where he's actually alowed his stage).

Hillary, Obama or Edwards will lose as sorely as John Kerry in the general election.

Janna, Mill Creek, Washington   November 15th, 2007 10:44 pm ET

I thought Joe Biden was excellent. The commentators seem to be ignoring him. I see other comments like mine. CNN pleasetake note.

Jeremy, Houston, TX   November 15th, 2007 10:35 pm ET

The quality and format of this debate was miles above the previous debate. But I am truly disappointed by the commentary after the debate by the various pundits.

After the first few minutes of the debate, things moved on to addressing the real issues that people actually care about, and allowed full responses by all the candidates. Since the candidates other than the top three actually got some airtime, why on earth are the pundits afterwards behaving as though Clinton, Obama, and Edwards were the only ones in the debate???

Something that stood out very strongly to me was how every other response by each candidate started out by agreeing with something that Joe Biden had already said. Isn't something like that worth talking about?

Even the underdogs are legitimate candidates. I want to know about ALL the candidates, not only the ones who are at the top of the polls.

Anthony Palmer, Columbia, SC   November 15th, 2007 10:28 pm ET

I'm watching the post-debate coverage right now. The debate ended 20 minutes ago and all the analysts are talking about is Obama and Clinton. Very unfortunate.

Mary, Fort Campbell KY   November 15th, 2007 10:23 pm ET

I hope people paid attention to Joe Biden. He is the most qualified candidate the Democratic party has got, and his recored of bipartisanship and respect among his Republican colleagues can bring about the changes that our country desperately needs.

Jeff Hudecek, Allston, MA.   November 15th, 2007 10:21 pm ET

CNN, please take some notes based on what Biden is reacting against. People like myself are tired with your obsession with the earlier established front-runners. Their status at this point is due, in large part, to advantageous fund raising and name recognition among other things.

Stop covering your own debates like the election is already over and do the right thing. Speak to, and about, the people on stage equally.

Thank you.

Maureen, Billerica, MA   November 15th, 2007 10:17 pm ET

I think Joe BIDEN is the best qualified for the position of President - we need someone who knows where to begin and how to use politics and diplomacy to right all of this Administration's wrongs. Right person for the right job and the right time.

Chris, Pensacola FL   November 15th, 2007 10:14 pm ET

This dude seems like a good candidate. He is so much different than I'd thought he'd be. If I were a democrat, I might go for him.

Kathleen Stubbolo   November 15th, 2007 10:12 pm ET

I was disappointed that so little time was given to Sen. Biden and the other candidates. It's clear the media has their favorites with Clinton and Obama. I'm not even a democrat, but wanted to see the debates. I wanted to hear more from Senator Biden, but it was not to be.

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