CNN why won't you publish my statement to RR?

Biden has a son in the national guard about to be deployed to Iraq and RR says that Palin is a better candidate because her son has joined the Army. RR needs to know that Palin's family is not the only patriotic family in this country.

I'll keep posting it until you uncensor it.

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"September 3rd, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Biden knows he's a professional politician and Palin has him beat not only in business and executive experience, but since she has a son who volunteered to serve his country in the military, she has him beat in empathy for mothers with sons and daughters in the war."

Did you listen to Beau Biden's speech at the DNC? When he asked America to be with his father this fall, because he couldn't? What Beau didn't mention is that the reason he won't be able to be there for his father on the campaign trail is because HE'LL BE IN IRAQ.

Get your facts straight.

I'm so voting for Obama / Biden. Period. When you look at the issues…if you are a working American man or woman….you are NOT voting your pocket book if you vote for those stuffed suit Republicans. It has nothing to do with Sarah Palin - she is a prop in the play for them! Let's face facts.

Obama / Biden - don't fall for their game = keep the high ground…and engage voters!

Where is Hillary during all of this? She needs to be the one that comes out firing. Palin is making a mockery out of everything Hillary has done for women. Hopefully Hillary is just waiting for the right time to jump in, which would be this Friday in my opinion.

I affirmatively agree with Joe Biden that we democrats have to face real issues rather than character. I believe nobody will like to be told how good or bad she/he it, though we have eyes and ears or whatever to create a picture,

Obama/biden08!

Obama is already keeping his word, before he's even elected.
no trashy politics, and he has stuck to that.
And I am so proud of Joe Biden! Now this is a ticket that truly
respects women and women's rights.
This is the ticket that means what they say!
So proud to be a democrat ,now is our time!
Democrats unite and stay strong!
Obama/Biden!

With all this talk about Gov. Palin and whether or not the people will approve of her. Don't we already know that the people did not want Biden to be pres? As far as her having someone write her a speech and reading it off the teleprompter, I believe that's exactly what Obama does, but of course we'll never hear that mentioned. I'm so sick of the media laying off Obama and going after everyone else.
A Democrat who is now Republican.

Mr. Biden may enter the debate planning on showing his opponemt "respect", but once he smells blood in the water………

Isn't it a double standard that Dems need to treat her with kid gloves to avoid a sexism claim? Sorry but at this level of the game it's a cage match, no punches pulled. I think that's what McCain is counting on is a soft Democratic party response so he can claim an Obama soft approach…

Now I laughed when she was announced but we need to lead her like a lamb to the lions gently at first without going too far and having her drop out. If she goes on the offense tonight I think it's a sign to let Biden of the chain. Kid gloves now, bare knuckles later.

Obama/Biden 08-12

p.s. please block these jerks that type all caps and hyphens. It's really irritating.

RR, Biden has a kid in the war as well. You don't know it because he doesn't exploit it for political purposes. Compare to noun-verb-POW.

Biden is Feeling Slided , He's trying To get Noticed ,He's Trying To Get Some Media Attention !!!! . What Say U !!! .

@RR September 3rd, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Biden knows he's a professional politician and Palin has him beat not only in business and executive experience, but since she has a son who volunteered to serve his country in the military, she has him beat in empathy for mothers with sons and daughters in the war.
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wow…first Biden takes the train home every night, he is worth far less then McCain(a political professional who has made MILLIONS from LOBBYIST) so i would consider Biden a long time public servant and RR Biden's son is in Iraq to, the only difference is Joe has not told the enemy how to identify his son Like Palin did by talking about her sons tattoos…guess you should refill the medication

Respect, something the Republicans don't have. Let's just insult, lie and twist the truth, and hope mindless America will fall for it. Not this time. Kudos to Biden on being an actual, respectful person, even if this Palin woman isn't.

Absolutely correct, Sen. Biden. Treat her with basic respect and then hold her accountable–in no uncertain terms–for her views. Just as Obama is doing with McBush.

That's OK Joe, no need to trash her- We already know the scoop since WE are the ones that vetted her.

Stay on the high road with Obama; we've got this handled down here in the trenches!

I am sick and tired of the media deciding what is newsworthy! Palin has been slammed in the media recently. Tonight she gets a chance to show us her true identity…one that is not tainted by a media angle.

I respec

@RR:
Biden has a son going to Iraq too.
Also, Mr. Biden is great.

i am looking forward to hearing sarah palin's speech tonight…my coworkers (all of whom are women) are also looking forward to her speech…we all think it is fantastic that a woman is on a ticket (it's about time don't you think) but still are reserving our judgement to see if she is the right woman…i liked clinton even though i am a republican and would have probably voted for her….but now i don't know if it will really matter who gets elected….i don't think my life will change much…i noticed very little difference…from when clinton was president to when bush became president….this is the real world out here and it is just about putting food on the table that i bought….not what the government hands me…..

I hope everyone is paying attention to this man. It does not matter who you support politically. This is how all people should be treated: with respect.

Democrat nominees: Respectful

Republican nominess: Bitter, Stirring accusations of sexism,

Joe is a respectful and respected leader.

Excellent VP response - it will be interesting to see if the GOP can demonstrate respect.

Wish you guys were in office now.

Way to go, Joe! Keep on the high road, and stick to the relevant facts!

Okay, then I will slam her.

If Palin fails as a parent, fails in her own home - and a 17 year old pregnant daughter is a failure - how can anybody think she could run the world's most powerful country?

HOW CAN THIS CHARADE STILL BE GOING ON?????????

This is one of those occasions where the right thing to do is also the most helpful politically. McCain didn't vet her, the Obama team can launch what they want add wise at anytime, but why do they need to? Every time I flip on the internet something new breaks. Why do they need to spend campaign money on negative adds? The hypocrisy speaks for itself.

"but since she has a son who volunteered to serve his country in the military, she has him beat in empathy for mothers with sons and daughters in the war."

If I'm not mistaken Joe Biden has a son who is getting ready to deploy to Iraq in the very near future…….

Obama and Biden are both fine gentlemen. I as so proud of them..they can let Hillary lose any time they're ready though. She can say whatever she want to. The McSame camp thinks they can fool her supporters into voting for a totally unqualified candidates that would take women's rights away. Those rights were hard fought for! Ii think Hillary will give her a thrashing!

Thank you.

Community organizing is a thankless and misunderstood job that brings a heck of a lot more experience to one's career than book burning and using your office to make others think and do as you see fit.

Show her respect - H*LL NO, show this corrupt republican dingbat the door!

So nice to see that at least one campaign isn't making its name on trashing the other — seriously McCain's attack's on Obama have been underhanded and shady. You don't see McCain agreeing to let up on attacks and show some "respect."

obama/ biden 2008-16!!! obama/ biden 2008-16!!! obama/ biden 2008-16!!! obama/ biden 2008-16!!! obama/ biden 2008-16!!!

Obama and Biden are so up on the High Ground in this issue that McRove and his slime crew can not even see them.

RR,
in case you didn't know,
Biden's son is part of the National Guard
and is the Attorney General of his state.
By the way,
this son is going into Iraq within the next month.

NOW THIS IS CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN. WAY TO GO BIDEN. STAY ON MESSSAGE AND YOU WILL SAIL TO THE WHITE HOUSE. I LOVE THE OBAMA/BIDEN TICKET.

Joe this is ABSOLUTELY CORRECT.

Snarky is the wrong track with this opponent. Her ignorance will need to be teased out. She is on the wrong side of the issues, and that is where she is truly weak.

Her puppetmasters are using everything else about her package to try to dupe you into attacking ANYTHING but her vision for where the country needs to go.

They are MUCH MORE PREPARED

I thought Biden was catholic? Aren't they pro-life? I just thought I'd ask since, he brought it up.

Mr. Biden is a very respectable and honorable man. Though the opportunity presents itself to highlight Ms. Palin's many shortcomings as a candidate, Joe Biden demonstrates restraint and honor.

America, this shows that we need people like Obama and Biden to lead our country after 8 damaging years perpetrated by the Bush administration!

Why should they show her any respect?
They are trashing Obama
They are deplorble….I for one have NO respect for her or the repulican party.
They thought they could get the hilary vote and it back fired on her…..
TOO BAD

I wonder what her positions are? NO ONE KNOWS!!!!! This speech is a joke as a way for "America to get to know Mrs. Palin."

Hey Media, we need interviews. Please get her on record about some of the issues of our day so we can decide what we think.

Hey RR,

You said:
"Biden knows he's a professional politician and Palin has him beat not only in business and executive experience, but since she has a son who volunteered to serve his country in the military, she has him beat in empathy for mothers with sons and daughters in the war."

Excuse me……..Joe Biden's son Beau, who gave a very nice introductory speech for his father at the Democratic convention and serves as Delaware attorney general, ships out this fall for a tour of duty in Iraq. Please be better informed before spewing out unwarranted attacks.

"September 3rd, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Biden knows he's a professional politician and Palin has him beat not only in business and executive experience, but since she has a son who volunteered to serve his country in the military, she has him beat in empathy for mothers with sons and daughters in the war."

Did you listen to Beau Biden's speech at the DNC? When he asked America to be with his father this fall, because he couldn't? What Beau didn't mention is that the reason he won't be able to be there for his father on the campaign trail is because HE'LL BE IN IRAQ.

Get your facts straight.

If she launches a preemptive strike during her speech tonight, regarding Experience and how Obama uses change to promote his career were as mccain uses his carreer to promote change. Democrats better not go easy on her

RR, I hate to remind you that Biden has a son shipping off to Iraq as well, so don't try to play that card. All the candidates have an offspring in/out of Iraq, except for Obama, would you care to paint him as a hypocrite cause Sasha and Malia aren't off to war?

Just heard Bob Dole speak about Palin. He at least said he didn't know her. He also said something very disturbing. He stated that Joe Biden had to be very careful in his debate with her less he appears to be attacking her. Senator Clinton set the bar very high in the debates with the Democrat men. In fact, I felt she won most of them. Since Governor Palin is so experienced and able to run with the big dogs, why is this even an issue? Why should Biden have to temper himself so as not to offend her? If she can't stand one honest debate with Biden then she definitely is not ready for the VP office.

I heard Rush Limbaugh referred to Palin as "Babe"

Enuff said!

"Babe" could be a heartbeat away from running the United States of America

My advise to Joe is take her lead and see where she is going with her attack before you say anything. If she attacks you, demand respect.

well say sally

I'm with you Joe!
Obama/Biden "08

Hey RR — Biden's son is going to Iraq next month.

I am so appalled that John McCain chose to play politics in an effort to get votes by using an untested woman. As a veteran, it was hard to even support him on views on Iraq but THIS, is unreal. Sarah Palin says "she just wants to serve the nation" she couldn't even serve her daughter with a sense of morality or a prescription on bith control pills or a pack of condoms. I have met John and Cindy many times through veteran events and at a favorite dining place in Glendale, Arizona. If I see him again I intend to tell him how his high ethics for this country have been dismally destroyed in his pick for vp.

Very Good Answer!

It's About The Issues!

Of course she will come out fighting that is all that camp does,,, Fight , name call, tell stupid jokes… Get in where you fit in…. nasty dirty nasty… Shes a mom with five kids… well goosh darn it that does it for me yeeks people this is not American Idol

Ummmm…..RR did you forget that Biden;s son (the attorney general of Delaware) is in the national Guard and going to Iraq. "Nuf said.

Go JOE!!!!!!!!!!

Well said—

RR…Biden too has a son who is leaving for Iraq in November. He gave such an emotional speech about his father Joe during the Democratic convention. Get your facts straight please!

Uhmmm, Biden's son is going to serve in Iraq too… and your point is?

Actually RR…

Biden's son is deploying to Iraq in October…he just doesnt make a big deal about it, AND…

Having a son or daughter go to Iraq does not make you qualified to be VP. If that was the case there are over 1 million people who have had children sent to Iraq!

Bravo,brilliant., Mr. Biden…let us hold all the candidates to this high moral standard

POINT OF CLARIFICATION:

The position of Governor warrants respect.

To me, speaking as a professional female, Ms. Palin is offensive on all levels, especially by abusing her pregnant teen daughter. Trotting her out and parading this very young girl instead of protecting that child's privacy is tantamount to abuse. I will never respect a woman who has done that to her child.

Sorry Joe. I do not respect Ms. Palin.

Biden will ask to see her budget.

It's amazing to me that the Obama campaign are the ones defending Palin as they (Palin herself included) prepare to attack Michelle and Barack.

Vice President Biden, may God grant you grace and wisdom to effectively debate and defeat Gov. Palin, and may he do the same for President Obama so that he can defeat McCain.

"I [ God ] will send my terror ahead of you and throw into confusion every nation you encounter. I will make all your enemies turn their backs and run." - Exodus 23:27

It's time for the American people to get it right and NOT vote for McCain-Palin - who are more of the same - but instead vote for REAL change. It's time for this country to turn the page and seek a new and better future for ourselves and our children. It's time for REAL change in Washington, it's time to elect Barack Obama for president . The Obama-Biden team are wiser and stronger to meet the challenges and solve the problems this nation has, as well as, restore our reputation abroad.

God bless

We are spending 10 billion dollars a month in Iraq.

Please understand that this is a contest, respect and honor yes, but just because she's a women doesn't mean she merits soft pounches. The VP position is not a soft pounch position, when she said yes to the job, that meant she is ready to take on the pouchs. Or she might want to go back home to the 6700 people that she governes. This is not play time. The Republicans are not going to play with us and we need not play with them.

We have needed these debates, and the campaigns for that matter, to be about issues. Better late than never.

McCain's entire angle, the Repugnicans angle this entire campaign has been EXPERIENCE, EXPERIENCE, EXPERIENCE, especially in the area of foreign affairs and homeland security to which, undoubtedly he has that in the bag over Senator Obama. I have not heard a Repugnican supporter thus far give substantial fact or evidence that solidifies Governor Palin possessing any of these qualities. You Repugnican hypocrites say, "Well she has far more executive experience, and some have said she possesses more overall experience than that of Barack Obama. How bout I let my fellow “blinded” Americans off the hook on that non-fact and move abruptly to the point which is: How can you slander a man for not having experience to lead America from day 1 yet you give Kuddos to McCain for leaving the business and security of America (if God forbid, he becomes unable - which going by his age and past medical condition one would determine that the probability is higher for that to happen to McCain than Obama) to Palin who's only foreign policy or commanding experience is leading the Alaskan national guard or serving as an executive for over ten years to a staff of 50 and governing a fairly wealthy state with a population of 7,000. Are u really that moved America……Really?

Respect, thank you Senator. I hope this catches on.

Its good to see a good looking like Biden…I am tired looking at GOP crap.
Obama/Biden

You can't blame ol Joe he wants her to stay on too, He knows the way to win when he sees one!

I am becoming more and more impressed with the Obam/ Biden ticket. They are staying on message, they are addressing the issues, they are speaking to voters face to face … and they are not slandering tehor opponents or being drawn into the salacious soap opera that this VP pick has become. If only their supporters would take their lead!

People need to stick to the issues. We all (Dems and Reps) know why he picked her. He wanted a super conservative woman washington outsider who would draw the republican base and woo Clinton supports.

The issue is that he made a political decision versus putting country first.

If he does win (which from history we know that he still can), he will stear this country further in the wrong direction.

No more Demos Unite.

She deserves respect but NOt to go unquestioned, There are to many unanswered Questions stay off her children stick to the issues that will be good enough

I love Biden.

Democrats do but they have been accused of trashing her. McCain is really cunning.

hahaha…what a guy…thats what I like, keeping it clean. I love you Biden no matter what they may say.

Have u all missed it - have u totally missed the punch-line. McCain's entire angle, the Repugnicans angle this entire campaign has been EXPERIENCE, EXPERIENCE, EXPERIENCE, especially in the area of foreign affairs and homeland security to which, undoubtedly he has that in the bag over Senator Obama. I have not heard a Repugnican supporter thus far give substantial fact or evidence that solidifies Governor Palin possessing any of these qualities. You Repugnican hypocrites say, "Well she has far more executive experience, and some have said she possesses more overall experience than that of Barack Obama. How bout I let my fellow “blinded” Americans off the hook on that non-fact and move abruptly to the point which is: How can you slander a man for not having experience to lead America from day 1 yet you give Kuddos to McCain for leaving the business and security of America (if God forbid, he becomes unable - which going by his age and past medical condition one would determine that the probability is higher for that to happen to McCain than Obama) to Palin who's only foreign policy or commanding experience is leading the Alaskan national guard or serving as an executive for over ten years to a staff of 50 and governing a fairly wealthy state with a population of 7,000. Are u really that moved America……Really?

I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL BIDEN AND PALIN DEBATE, HE WILL KICK HER BACK END IN A KIND MANNER. GO OAMAB/BIDEN

i think democrats are more aware of what this election is about.it is obvious they care more about the issues than about some stupids craps like attacking each other.
ohhhhh but that palin…she is hot ….

I love Biden.

This is what we've been waiting for in the white house: GROWN UPS!

And, they know they can win on the issues with the petty side attacks. This was one of the reasons the Obama camp won me over.

Obama/Biden '08

Thats a guy I want challenging Obama and making sure this country moves forward. I feel safe with him

Biden knows he's a professional politician and Palin has him beat not only in business and executive experience, but since she has a son who volunteered to serve his country in the military, she has him beat in empathy for mothers with sons and daughters in the war.

I admire that Sen. Obama and Sen. Biden are staying away from these childish personal issues regarding Sarah Palin. Children and possible inexperience.

You set the mark when you said family is off limits.

The Republicans are carrying the conversations on and on all day long. From Rush to all TV channels. The Republicans are their own worst enemies right now.

Time to take the gloves off and call her out for what she is. A small-time politician who exhibited abuses of power from day one. THIS MUST BE ESTABLISHED, because she promises to be more of the same Cheney-esque bull if this gruesome twosome get elected.

JOHN MCCAIN JUMPED ONTO HIS OWN SWORD.

OBAMA………..08

joe got it goin on!

Obama/Biden ticket just made me proud.

Suck on that McCain.

The repugs can't speak on the issues case they haven't a leg to stand on. Biden will rip her to shreds

love you Joe….Palin warrants respect, but obviously NOT by her own party….and respect is not a vote!!! but i just LOVE how the Obama team all ways takes the HIGH ROAD unlike the repubs

Mr Biden,

Hat's off!

Well said!

Game-Set-Match!

True gentlemen. She will sink herself!!