CNN

Way to go Joe! You got the reaction you wanted, now Palin and McCain will either be forced to defend the fact that this is yet ANOTHER issue they disagree on, (pork barrel spending and now stem cell research) and/or Sarah Palin will be forced to stop using her disabled son and all of the rest of her children for political gain.

It's on folks, if any of you think the Dems of 2008 are as slow and uncalculating as the Dems of 2004 you have another thing coming.

Barack O'Biden 2008

Obama you are worried then why you went no spin zone

REBUBlicans are pathetic. it is a policy issue. It is not a swipe at palin please.
Life does not revolve around that extremist christian.

Giant step backwards for women and science if the Replicans win. It's too depressing to even think about.

That is very low. It is a personal attack on a 5 month old. Biden is horrible and just wait – this will backfire!

By the way – I support stem cell research.

BIden's right. Great question.

Send out the Hounds on that mut dog!

Amazing how CNN only posts the comments of the Obamabots, and ignores the fact that Ol' Foot in His Mouth Biden has done it again already...

Grasping at straws Joey?

Um, nothing particular to this post but did Obama all of a sudden hand the election over to Mccain? Whatever happend to his money advantage? I hear more about Mccain's ads than Obama's..

as usual biden and the dems will say whatever they have to say somehow discredit the republicans in this case governor palin

I think it was a fair and reasonable question to the GOP campaign. Everytime they're asked about the issues, they cry attack. Give me a break!
I just cant wait to see the Palin interview on Thursday; she won't have McCain to hide behin then.

Support of Stem Cell Research is a legitimate issue in this campaign. Stem Cell research and other related research has the potential to allieviate Parkinson Disease as well as other diseases related to the nervous system.

The world should know the stands of the candidates on this issue. The fact that Gov Palin has a disabled child who might some day benefit from stem cell research is irrelevant. The fact Gov Palin would oppose research which would benefit my parent(s) or children is relevant and a legitimate subject of the campaign.

For the past 7 years, the present Bush Administration has waged a war against science. Would a McCain Administration continue the same policies regarding science and scientific research?

Sarah Palin is lying to the American public to get votes. This will come back to bite her.

The question is ABSOLUTELY valid. And many of us with birth defects would ask the very same question of this two-bit hypocrite opportunist.

HIT THEM HARD JOE! The Republicans must be called out on their hypocracy!

Obama 08

The McCain Camp can go pray for itself. The GOP must have exclusive and divine rights to god.What abunch of selfserving bible thumping closed minded inbred wingnuts.

Give 'em hell Joe!!!!!!!!!! Obviously, they can't handle the truth – that's why they go out day after day and LIE.

GO JOE GO!!

This from a man who was forced to dropout of a Presidential race in 1987 because he was caught plagerizing... Great role model......

Biden should stay away from policies he knows nothing about. Sarah Palin is a mother of a Down Syndrome child and knows about the difficulties a special needs child will face. Biden is a politician who has been in Washington way to long and say and plagerizing anything he can to get in the white house.

Go McCain/Palin

Attack...
TAKE BACK THE HEADLINES THAT STEVE SCHIMDT HAS STOLEN FROM YOU!

The Republicans BARK is BIGGER than their BITE!!! The are so QUICK to DOWN what we believe in – knowing they are OUTNUMBERED!!! So who cares what they think!!!

OBADEN 2008-2016 – "YES WE "BARK" TOO"......LOL

Well isn't it the truth???? The stem cells that the Obama/Biden are talking about are from discarded embryos, so why wouldn't McCain/Palin or any Republican for that matter have an issue with that? Instead of McCain/Palin whining about an attack on their record which is the truth, how come they can't expand upon their platform and explain why they don't support stem cell research using discarded embryos? Is it because they don't want to debate the issues just personalities??? What a joke. Is it because they don't have a platform to discuss? What do they stand for anyway?

Absolutely disgusting and dirty politics. Joe should be ashamed of himself as should the democratic party. Spin it anyway you like but that was a direct shot at Palin and shows just how desperate Obama/Biden are.

GO BIDEN! We desperately need this research- it could very well save a life or correct disabilites!

Obama/Biden '08!

Here again, we are cosumed by the republican politics that mocks our intelligence. They think we are so stupid and be fooled. They would shamelessly say anything to win this election. MacCain & Palin must be so desperate to steal their oponents' ideas and slogans: "Change"

Ridiculous. So now we can't talk about fundamental ISSUES like stem cell reseach and pro-birth vs. pro-choice - because the Republican VP candidate's FEELINGS might be hurt?

former hillary supporter now for Obama,

You are just a bitter woman apparently acting like a child who won't be friends with those who don't give her candy. Shows how childish and uneducated you must be to politics. How can you have been a supporter of Hillary Clinton and turn around and vote for a pair of "MAVERICKS" who claims to have you views. You better wake up or when you do you may just want to jump off the ship but guess what you can't because its already SINKING!

This is actually a good way to put the issue out there for discussion. Biden is going to say some tough things every once in a while.

will she ever change her hairdo? Or is the only image the GOP want to project – that of a busy mother do it all (psycho) woman?

Biden is correct and he better not back away from what he said. Stem cell would most likely benefit the DS child Palin has, but they are too blind to see the truth

For crying out loud, now we can't talk about stem cell research because it might upset Sarah?! I will give it to the McCain campaign, they might actually succeed in exploiting this woman all the way to the White House. Unless the American people ever decide to use their collective brain.

I'm sure rather than discussing this absurd comment with Biden, Obama will just scream "PRESENT!!!".

Biden who?? This seem more of an election of experience between Obama the president canadiate and Palin VP canadiate. BHO and Biden will say anything to win over votes no matter who they hurt. If not Hillary then!!!!
McCain/Palin 08
PUMA

Sarah Barracuda....meet Joey the Shark!

LMAO, come out come out Palin where ever you are.....

I dont know why Hillary is so supportive of Obama but who knows what line she punches when voting...she should have been his running mate....pretty soon she'll be tired of being used .... she has to be carful what she does it might hurt her in future elections I hope she knows that

Palin has turned me off...I'm squarely with Obama now!

There are too many important issues at stake and the Republicians are trying to make it only about personalities! It's NOT...it's about issues!

I've never voted for a Democrat in my life...but come November I will!

We all knew it would only be a matter of time before Biden opened his mouth and said something stupid. This is just the beginning of the stupid comments. Obama, it isn't too late to dump him and pick up Hillary. You have already stolen all of her political ideas, you might as well put her on your ticket as well!

McCain-Palin spokesman Ben Porritt said. "Playing politics with this issue is disturbing and indicative of a desperate campaign

Didn't Palin play politics with this in her speech when she said she'll look out for children with disabilities?? Or doesn't she play politics with her family every time she gives a speech... since thats all she has to talk about?? McCain would never drag his boys into politics the way she has. She should be ashamed.

Why not? The woman has a teen pregnant daughter but both her and McCain cut funding for programs for unwed teen mothers.

God loves the truth and I'm gonna tell it!

-Elizabeth; Dallas, TX-

they will cry wolf every time anything is said... let's her what she has to say without a script. Who knows who she really is... and plus JOE is right on... GO JOE!

Biden was correct in what he said.

To Palin and McCain: The leaders of Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and Russia aren't going to give Palin a break because she is a woman. If she suggests that she should be in line for the Presidency, then she ought to be able to take the hits from Americans first! It's fair game.
God Help us if the McCain/Palin ticket wins!

Desperate for change from Obama and Biden!

It's a completely valid point to make. just like it is valid to ask why Palin would on the one hand oppose programs which don't teach abstinence only, and on the other hand cut programs for pregnant teens, no doubt the result of her brilliant sex education stance.

I don't see the issue....he never said Palin, just asking?

You say your for supporting everything you can for people with disabilities, but yet you lack support for stem cell research. Explain. I don't get it.

Obama/Biden 08!!

No WAY no HOW no McCain/Palin-I fear for our country if they win.

I mean it's true. Biden didnt say anything false.

It's funny how thats a low but intentionally lying to the American people is ok??

Joey is doing exactly what the press can't with Sarah-goodie-2-shoes.
...just revealing facts that voters have to take into consideration.

As she's done nothing good in Alaska so far, the GOP have to transform what seemed to be wrong into sumthing right (i.e, the Bridge to Nowhere, or 'How a zero turned out to be a hero), typical!!!!!

Dunt trust the poll-Mek sure u vote!
0/B 08

Wah wah – he talked about my child! Wah wah wah

ooooohhh...sounds like the dems hit a nerve with the Palin-McCain ticket. Can't wait to hear what Palin will come out and say to this!

When I think of stem cells and disabilities, I think of Christopher Reevees, not down syndrome babies... This is a rorschach test, the Republicans are seeing in Biden's comments what they want to see. Silly Republicans, just because Sarah Palins babies are central to your campaign, doesn't mean they are what everyone else thinks of first when the word disability is mentioned.

Truth hurts ye GOP? Your lies and stupidity. Republican party made this election a soap opera with this drama queen. No debate on issues. Nothing substance. Flag pin & Hair pin. Old man getting excited about a woman.
Ignorant and mocking the Contitutional Law and Community Organistion.
We don't want dummies like you. You are taking the country backwards.
Even Bush noticed how important it is to follow Obama's proposals .
This mad team is not Change.It is a disgrace. It is a mockery team.
the world is watching and feeling ashamed of this mad union.
The people who are following this crowd. That should say something about them too.

the rupubcan'ts getting bad about somthing keep up the good work.

Sinking to a new low is nominating someone as unqualified as Palin to serve as your running mate.

Hillary supporter for McCain!!!!

PUMA

PUMA

PUMA

LET TALK ABOUT THE THINGS THAT MATTERS TO THE DAILY LIVES OF SO MANY PEOPLE.

STEM CELL RESEARCH SAVES LIVES WHY NOT TALK ABOUT IT .
REPUBLICANS JUST WANTS TO ATTACK AND OFFER NOTHING IN RETURN.

WHAT DOES SHE HAS TO SAY ABOUT THAT? SHE HAS A CHILD WITH THAT CONDITION AND SHE SHOULD BE THE ONE TALKING ABOUT ALL THE TIME INSTEAD OF DEFENDING IT.

How do you like it McSenile when the worm turns. You go BIDEN.
Connie from Indiana

So the McCain campaign is accusing Sen. Biden of making stem cell research a political issue. It was President Bush that turned stem cell research into a political issue by restricting federal funding for stem cell research!

Ol' Foot in his Mouth Biden strikes again...

Good choice, Obama.

Keep it Real Biden. We know McCain & Palin have to Lie & Spin in order to get votes. WE NEED CHANGE. VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA + JOE BIDEN!!

Words straight from the horses mouth....

Opposes stem cell research. (Aug 2008)
Decries "politics as usual" of attacking opponents. (Nov 2006)
Supports state funding for Gravina Island bridge. (Oct 2006)
Supported infamous "Bridge to Nowhere"; now criticizes it. (Aug 2008)

Yet she cries when people attack her for the truth...

information gathered from on the issues .com non partisan voting defense site

This research will save thousands of lives, and Obama and Biden will make sure it comes to fruition. Obama has always been against our pointless Iraq escapade and Biden has apologized for his vote. Obama is pushing for all Americans to have access to top notch health-care.

Who's the REAL pro-lifers here?

if that is not the pot calling the kettle black

Amen Joe!

Wait the pain is surely coming Mccain........

OBAMA....08

The McCain campaign does not like the Obama campaign "playing politics" with a political issue? It's a fair point of debate, deal with it.

Honestly, these people get sillier by the day.

Way to go, Joe! Yes, Repubs, the truth hurts!

Obama/Biden 08

I totally agree with Biden. The republicans have been dead set against stem cell research for years. Now, because Palin has a special needs child, are they going to flip flop on that stance? They have no right to be upset about anything. Their campaign is fueled by lies and distortions, so they need to expect the dems to fight them on anything we think is another one of their lies. McBush and Palin are temporarily ahead in the polls right now. Why, I don't know! If the country chooses to believe Mr. John [I'm different than Bush] McCain, then, by all means, vote for the most dangerous ticket ever. But, The rest of us will not listen to their whining when they wake up and realize what a terrible mistake they made with their choice!

Way to go Biden.Expose these hyprocites.

How about the fact that Gov. Palin actually cut funding for programs to help special needs children during her SHORT tenure as the head of THAT state. The McCain campaign will pimp the fact that she has a special needs kid out to the max. It started with her parading that precious child, who should have been somewhere away from all that noise and hubub, all over the stage at the Republican Convention. That was a disgrace. Stay strong, Joe, do not back down!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12! YES WE CAN!!

The Dems are getting desperate. They are dropping like a rock in the polls and have no answers for the Dream Team.

To Palin and McCain: The leaders of Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and Russia aren't going to give Palin a break because she is a woman. If she suggests that she should be in line for the Presidency, then she ought to be able to take the hits from Americans first! It's fair game.

Desperate for change from Obama and Biden!

Have you no sense of decency, sir?

Of course not its all about OBAMA/BIDEN.

Unlike what you seem to think the American people ARE NOT IDIOTS

End the hate and quit the insults towards those that have the insight and historical insight to not vote for OBAMA/BIDEN.

Just two of the same Dem hate filled blame everything on GOP, admin I claim to be change but they ARE more of the same.
No wait they do seem a bit different they are more left leaning recent Dem candidates for president.

Starting to feel sorry for his supporters and those two they put their faith in.

You drew blood that time Biden.

Just another twist.

I think Teh REpublicans picked her to make this election based on identity politics. Look at all of her issues that they can jump up on and cry foul:

1, DS Infant (I still believe that child is her grandchild) – hits both Abortion and Stem Cell issue
2. Pregnant teen – hits both Abortion and Abstinence Only Issue
3. Working Female – Hits gender Politics
4. Small town – hits of this Elitist Crap
5. Son in Iraq – War issue
6. Far Right Religious Beliefs- Separation of Church/State

If she doesn't see that the Republicans are using her I don't know what she is thinking

I am sick and tired of every time someone goes after her on isseus they start crying foul... it sexism, it;s personal.

It is personal to everyday Americans... She is not qualified and we do not want her and MCBush running our nation.

Yes, America. I too knew it was a matter of time before Seantor Biden said something stupid like this...but I need his foreign policy credentials to show me where Irad and Afgahnistan are on the map. : (

Way to go Biden, now we know why you are our VP. Even Nancy Reagan whose huband Ronald, McSame likes to tout wants Stem Cell research. NO HOW, NO WAY, NO MCCAIN, NO PALIN

He's just saying the truth. People with special needs children, like my coworker, would give anything for a cure. If you're pro-life, great. Be pro-life. Give these kids, and everyone else affected by life-altering conditions, a chance at life. Why do pro-life people stop at the womb? After someone's born there are LOTS of opportunities to extend and benefit life. Be against smoking. Be for better cancer screening. Be for LIFE. But they're focused only on the first splitting cell and not on the full life of the person. Stem cells are not murder, they're a chance at life.

Palin needs to grow up and stop hiding behind her skirts when it's too hot . She can't smack the crap out of the Obama Biden camp and then be upset when something hits her too close to home.

It amazes me how the Republicans have no issue with saying harsh things about Senator Obama and whoever else they view as a threat. But when the punches come back at them they want to play the victim. I say they need to be called out on their hypocritical behavior. If you are really in support of children with special needs then support the policy that will give them a chance at a healthy life.

Since when does every comment have to be about Palin? When did the election become about her? There are several thousand forms of developmental disabilities. There are millions of families affected by this. Stem cell research is not a new topic and was a hot button issue during the last campaign. Science and technology have changed since then and now more questions are raised.
You can't complian that there's no substantive discussion on the issues, then pick and choose which ones are agreeable to you. As someone who has worked with children with disabilities and their families for the past 20 years, this is an important issue. These families have been ignored and left out on a limb- especially during the last eight years.

Screw anything GOP says...they don't deserve to open their mouth. There a disgusting excuse for a political party...more like a rich kid club for ignorant stupid people...no if only Obama could talk like that...

Now you know darn well the Republicans don't believe in science. It gets in the way of all lthose creationist fables.

Way to go Biden hit hard. I love how the Republican's are known for being so nasty but feel no one should ever be nasty or question them. Sickening!

All I'm going to say is you GOP people should talk. After the depths your VP nominee has sunk to disparage Barack Obama's work with building up his community you're going to actual fix your mouth to say that Joe Biden sunk to an new low? You people make me sick. It's absolutely disgusting how badly you lie and twist things around. You couldn't pay me to vote Republican. Not in this day and age. I'd rather throw away my vote.

And shame on you, CNN, for encouraging that Biden's comments were directed at Palin. Both McCain and Palin have stated they want to be a friend to parents raising special needs children. That comment from Biden, in my opinin WAS NOT an attack on anyone with or dealing with special needs children. Especially, not on Sarah Palin. Honestly, the issue onthe table was stem research. How could he get around talking about children with special needs? And how does that direct his comments towards Sarah Palin? Is she the ONLY person with a special needs child?

Stop being whiney little babies, GOP. And for the love of God stop trying to protect your precious little pitbull. If she's so big and bad let her loose. Don't hide her like you've been doing.

It is important we know the TRUTH about this self declared Lipstick Pitbull. She seems to have so much behind her! Bridge to no-where lies, Ebay Jet lies,her fanatical faith,Earmarks lobbyist lies....I was suprised to know she got over $200m in earmarks this year. SHE IS FOR IT BEFORE SHE IS AGAINST IT! Am Republican so do other Texans eager to know who she is. Let us know the truth before we pludge our beloved country into more trouble.

Sorry McCain but the truth hurts. If you know that stem cell research could provide cures and you oppose it...well sorry but I think Biden is right on the money! Science has had no greater enemy in the White House than George Bush and now McCain/Palin promise to be equal to the task possibly even out doing Bush in this category.

Yeah for Joe Biden I am a mother of 1 Living and 1Deceased , My 2nd child died of SIDS and at the time there were no cure for it .. I went to every meeting I could to try to understand WHY a health baby just dies in its sleep for no reason .. I was devasted and wanted to know more the same year my son died the formula was taken off the shelf for research to see if it was in the formula (beacause that year lots of babies were dying from SIDS(Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)... So to say this I Know as a mother that if there were something that I could do in her case to have stem cell research I would do it in a heart beat .....Obama/Biden 08

The choice is simple: Do you or do you not support stem cell research. As a research biologist working in the University system I am fully aware of the potential benefits of this research and the potential of saving millions of lives one day. These cures and vaccinations will happen much faster using stem cell research.

Biden is correct: if you do not support stem cell research then you are not fully supporting the advancement of medicine to develop cures and vaccinations.

It is that simple!

Unfortunately republicans claim they want less govt regulation however, they are certainly ready to support any regulation that THEY believe disagrees with their religious beliefs. KEEP RELIGION OUT OF POLITICS YOU STUPID REPUBLICANS

KEEP BITING …………. BIDEN…….. put them on the DEFENSE!! BIDEN…………………….

this not joke AMERICA not a joke................ this is not about personalities,,,
POST THIS CNN

His comments are right on mark.

This mother of a child who had a stroke at age 19, (6 1/2 years ago) through no fault of his own, would like to know how Ms. Palin is going to be an advocate for my son. Rhetoric like this gets nowhere. I want a proven Democrat who I know supports my cause and the millions of others who suffer every day. If you have a disability, know someone with a disability for whom embryonic stem cell research may help, Please, Please, Please, vote for Obama/Biden. Do not trust the Republicans who have delivered nothing to us over the past 8 years.

Don't you know, Joe, anybody who disagrees with the Pubbie party line is obviously a bad American.

You're going to have to get them calling you a lot worse than this to make them show their true colors. Keep at it.

Didn't the pit bull bring it up at the convention?!!
Saying the disabled would have an advocate?

What is wrong with asking why the pit bull is NOT for stem cell?

What kind of an advocate is she going to be?

KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS UNTIL WE GET THE ANSWERS!!!!

I second that will. They are good at slinging mud, lying and whatever it takes to win. Hit them back the same way.

Republicans are the biggest hypocrites in the world. And Palin is an absolute joke, not to mention a bible thumper. Imagine her going head to head with Putin. He would eat her alive. McCain probably should have vetted her a little better. And yet many Americans are stupid and many will make an emotional vote instead of voting on the issues.

Bush only ran up a 409 billion dollar deficit. What can McCain and Palin do? Maybe they will completely bankrupt the nation!

Biden and Obama heve been perfect Gentlemen. Keep the little girl tucked under your old rooster wing and stop whining McBush.

That's Sen. McCain to you hillama

PALIN: LOOK AT MY DISABLED KID, VOTE FOR ME SPECIAL NEEDS!

BIDEN: stem cell research will help people with special needs.

MCCAIN: OBAMA/BIDEN IS TRYING TO CATER TO THE SPECIAL NEEDS PEOPLE, HOW DARE THEY! THEY'VE SUNK TO A NEW LOW!!!!!

please... do the republicans think we're stupid or something?

WELL WELL WELL..................................WHO'S WHINNING NOW...

PALIN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SINKING TO A NEW LOW........SHE'S BEEN DOWN THERE SINCE SHE HIT THE TRACK.

JUST THE FACTS JOE......

JUST KEEP HITTING THIS CAMPAIGN WITH THE FACT......

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

The McCain-Palin campaign is an absoute disgrace. Using her son as a shield against a perfectly fair and crucial question....

Do you support Stem Cell research in the fight against many medical conditions, including Down Syndrome?

That is a perfectly fair and salient question, but of course Sarah Palin isn't allowed to be asked questions, is she?

They don't care about nothing but screwing the people out of votes to get nto the White House. Palin/McCain fo home.

***~ATTENTION WOULD BE VOTERs~***

If you can swallow the truth backed by facts about Sarah Palin, then GOOGLE'

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Note From Anne Kilkenny
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After another voters referral, i just read Anne's article and i'm blown away. She has also conducted an interview with New York Times & is a Resident of Wasilla.

ATTN- IF YOU WILL BE CASTING YOUR VOTE IN THE BALLOT THIS ELECTION THEN YOU SHOULD KNOW ALL THE FACTS.

"All that is needed for evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing"

Mr Biden is again trying to reaffirm his descendency from what falls out of the rear of a horse. Again, he has proven to be successful!

As Governor, she cut state aid to schools for children with disabilities by over 50%. Palin killed a bill that would SUPPORT kids with special needs.

What a pandering hypocrite…

Dems: Learn to Bite back, they bite with Lipstick. It's a dog fight. Too bad Micheal VIcks in jail.

why do the republicans cry when someone call them on their ethnics, but when they throw a punch the Dems are suppose to sit back and take and not jab back. If Palin was so much for children with special needs, why did she cut so much funding in ALaska, before she had a special needs child. Now she see that other parents before her, had to struggle,and now she want pity for hers , please give me a break.Stop the flip flopping on the issues Palin and take stand a real stand.

and that is a "new low" because . . . ?

Sara Palin just became a mother of down syndrome child few month ago. I wonder if Mrs. Palin knows what entails raising special need child YET.

But that is not what bothers me the most about this woman. What I am so shocked and bothered about this woman as nations vice president candidate is that she doesn't believe and acknowledge Global warming!! She doesn't thinks it's real, she thinks it's a made up story....She is soooo out of touch (still in bronze age!)

AND FOLKS, GLOBAL WARMING IS HAPPENING RIGHT IN HER BACK YARD Alaska!!. ALL SHE TO DO IS to LOOK AT THOSE MELTING GLACIERS in her own state....SHE IS EXTREMELY DUMB and out of reality!

P.S: Mr. Palin was arrested twice driving under influces (DUI). It's a crime....very irresponsible family!!!! I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY MACCAIN CHOSE PALIN. IT'S A CRAZY CHOICE.

PRESENT!!!!!

He got under their skin with that comment. It is still not as worse as McCain saying Obama is choosing winning a political campaign over a war.

KEEP BITING ............. BIDEN........ put them on the DEFENSE!! BIDEN.........................

Please interview this fake VP insane woman Sarah Palin soon!

She must be exposed to America!

She is scary!

If McCain/Palin can't stand the heat, they need to get out of the kitchen.

Don't hit first, if you can't take a punch.

The Republicans are hilarious.

Stop the Swift Boat smear campaign-style lying. Stop the pathelogical fibbing of Sarah Palin. Stop the chamelion of change McCain. Stop the insanity of a third george Bush term.

ENOUGH.

America is smarter than that.

It is a legitimate concern for all the children with disabilities and many other health issues.

Palin made the statement she would be a "representative" in the White House for parents of children with disabilities and yet cut funding in her state by near 60% for children with disabilities.

THAT IS HOW SHE WILL REPRESENT YOU.

The only thing different about McCain from Bush is he is going to get done what Bush didn't get done. God Help Us All!!

ok, this is definitely being blown out of proportion. Biden is absolutely right about that statement and I am not being biased on that. If you want to HELP these special needs children then wouldn't it be obviously to INVEST money into things that might bring about cures to the causes. I swear people just take thing out of context to much, and it shows how closed minded people have become.

Just a quick note as I have a special needs child. I appealed to my US congressman and also my state senator about some of the things in the community that were lacking. Never heard directly for my Dem senator but the GOP congressman promptly called. left a bad taste in my mouth for the Dem party that acts like they always champion these issues.

The McCain campaign is frighteningly dishonest and hypocritical. Palin herself is the person who sought to exploit her special needs child for political advantage at the convention. By addressing the ISSUE, Senator Biden was behaving appropriately.

I'm sorry - I don't understand - Joe Biden was precisely correct. If you are planning to be an advocate for persons with disabilities, why DON'T you support some - any - form of stem-cell research? This is just the latest example of the McCain/Palin ticket's decision that the best way to be elected is to dodge the real questions and then accuse your opponent of unfairly attacking you. Shameless cynicism, in my book.

CNN-you should make the headline of this piece available on your main page. You saying that Biden has sunk to a new low vs. the McCain camp saying Biden has sunk to a new low are two very different things. As you have it now, it seems like CNN is not supporting what Biden said. Please provide fair, accurate and balanced political coverage.

Considering that many scientists will say that few advances are made with stem-cell research (unlike what the proponents would have us believe) leads me to think that the issue is far more political than scientifically or medically important.

Why is the press constantly driving a wedge between the parties?

Sen. Biden is entitled to his opinion as are the other candidates.

Let's not try to make this into something it is not.

This campaign is about issues and policies, not personalities.

Press, high school is over, stop instigating and report on the positive aspects of each campaign!

There is too much at stake here!

Did Palin veto legislation before she knew she was having a baby with Downs Syndrome??

People think we are stupid, so they play on us. From the 2 years ago, the only one person called out 'Change' was Obama. That time people was teasing him. Now, McCain-Palin followed Obama's lead and went with 'Change', so who has better judgment, who is real commander-in-chief in this election ?

Oh for heaven's sakes! Repubs really know how to play the "OUTRAGED" card.

Opposing stem cell research does indeed harm children with disabilities in the long run. Joe Biden just stated a fact. Democrats have to learn not to be cowered down by this old and yet surprisingly effective republican strategy of creating diversion by being 'oh so outraged' by everything.

Leave Palin alone you democrats are sick

Smooth, Joe. Really smooth.

Yeah...how dare Biden actually talk about issues rather than stick to his biography and lies about his political past. How dare he...doesn't he know this is an election about biographies and personalities? Please Biden....be like McCain and Palin and avoid the truth and issues at all costs!

Maybe they are guilty of something to become so angry. Stem cell perhaps could help alot in curing or aiding someone with a disability.

At least Biden was not lying.

Is this the only defense the McCain campaign has? Whining and complaining. If Palin supports disabled children, shouldn't she also support stem-cell research?

Biden is right. McCain gets soooo bent out of shape when he's hit with the facts. Informed women would NEVER vote for McSame/Pinochio.

Well why don't Republicans support stem cell research?

It might be because a bunch of right-wing fanatics like Sarah Palin are anti-science.

Good shot Joe!!!! Love it !!!!

Did not Plain cut the funding for children with disabilities? Tell me if I am wrong....

yes, who can sink any lower than the GOP, they attacked Obama about supposedly being of the Muslim faith, but if he was, all faith have inherent flaws according to the way they are practiced by man, Biden must go for the jugular,

Truth hurts ye GOP? Your lies and stupidity. Republican party made this election a soap opera with this drama queen. No devate on issues.
Ignorant and mocking the Contitutional Law and Community Organistion.
We don't want dummies like you. You are taking the country backwards.
Even Bush noticed how important it is to follow Obama's proposals .
This mad team is not Change.It is a disgrace.

as someone who is NOT voting for bama/biden, whats the big deal with what he said? Or is CNN making up stories?

it is not sinking low if you are talking about someone's policies and how they are being hypocritical

This guy is just WEAK! Oh, and voted for the war, and against the surge. Based on BO's rhetoric, Biden was wrong twice on foreign policy, but he picked him because of his foreign policy experience. More proof BO is all smoke and mirrors....an empty suit with a resume that wouldn't even be called back for an interview.

Good job, Joe!!!!!!

"Playing politics with this issue is disturbing and indicative of a desperate campaign." Right...and that's why Palin used her special needs child in her political speech. Way to not use this issue to play politics, Palin.

did the tempature just go up a few degrees!? the vp debate is gonna be vicious!

I don't think anyone was playing politics with the answer that Biden gave. As a COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKER who works with SPECIAL NEEDS children/adults, that was a fair and debatable comment.

Why is Palin afraid to answer it? McCain always coming to the rescue. I want Palin to stand on her own two feet without McCain and camp pulling strings. This crap about her being a women is irrelevant to me and should be to other professional women who are mothers.

The Bridge to nowhere comments are closed but I just had to chime in on that topic. When Palin was running for governor what she said about the project was, "I will not stand in the way of progress". Later, once she learned how much the bridge would cost ($400 mil) she opposed it and replaced the bridge with a $2 mil ferry. Also, the vote for that project included an opt out to have the money redirected for Katrina relief. Both Barack Obama and Joe Biden voted to appropriate the funds for use on the bridge over snding the money to help with Katrina recovery. How about them apples...

Hocky patootie!

Here we go. How many subjects are going to be off-limits because the hockey mom says they are?

It's not offensive and it's an issue we all deserve to hear the truth about from the candidates as to where they stand and create an open dialogue. Just because Sarah chose to have a special needs child does not make it off-limits for discussion.

I for one say, way to go Joe! And this woman, feminist, 50-something, white small business owner and Democrat will be voting for Obama!

Biden hit a nerve, i see. Go get em!

OBAMA BIDEN 08

Typical RNC response from the Rove playbook..."how dare you attack" to spin up the right wing. Biden was right on target with his analysis. We need to advance math and science.
Obama/Biden 08

Joe, you are hitting the opposition right where it is hurting them. Good job. I thinks its a low for McBush who is crying every instance he gets, instead of speaking about his plan

Good job Joe

What's curious to me is why is it so out of line for Biden and Obama to question Palin? She can handle the heat obviously and likes to attack (with lipstick) any chance she has and has made her children a very public part of her campaign. These are not personal issues – but policy issues. If she can't handle the questions, how will she potentially deal with foreign leaders, terrorist issues, strikes, members of Congress demanding answers?

I think Biden raised a perfectly reasonable arguement. Is talking about the real issues "sinking to a new low" to conservatives? The GOP is still trying to make this a popularity contest while the American people are struggling to see through the hazy politics and to the issues...

I predict John and Sarah will be even worse than Bush and Cheney.

THANK YOU JOE BIDEN, FOR POINTING OUT THE DIFFERENCES
BETWEEN YOU AND SARAH PALIN. IT IS TIME THAT EVERYONE
STARTS TO UNDERSTANDS WHAT SHE IS ALL ABOUT. AND
ALSO, CATCH HER ON HER LIES.................

Biden said advocates for people with disabilities should support stem cell research.

McCain-Palin spokesman Ben Porritt said. "Playing politics with this issue is disturbing and indicative of a desperate campaign."

Yep, playing politics is just the Repugs style...Saint Palin cut aid to to families with disabled children by 50% in Alaska...now she wants to support those same families from the White House...do ya think the Repugs are serious about any of the "real" issues???? NOTA!

No McWar this is the meaning of the word "low" for you and your play thing.

1. Leaves disabled wife for a younger richer more attractive woman;
2. Leaves children of disabled wife and starts family with rich woman; and
3. Claims he "has the scars to prove it." (Most of those were self-inflicted by his reckless behavior once he left Vietnam.

Palin:
1. Promotes teenage pregnancy;
2. Uses her disabled son as a way to garner votes;
3. Pathological liar.

These are just a few examples of the word "low" for both of them. If I were either of them, I would think twice before I called anyone low.

I guess it's like adoption – just because YOU (insert politician's name here) have an adopted baby everyone else should be against abortion or YOU (insert politician's name here) have a DS baby so every one else should be against stem cell research. Why can't the McPalin camp see that two things aren't always mutually exclusive. You known there is the REST OF THE COUNTRY who has issues in their lives as well, and we don't want what their personall choices are to override my freedom to decide what I choose to do!!

Biden is only asking those who claim to be advocates for people with disabilities why they don't support stem cell research. The Republicans took a swipe at Michelle Obama and she isn't even running for president. Now, all of a sudden they want to cry foul over something that isn't what it seems? Give me a break! The truth of the matter is that the Republicans don't have a plan to fix the toy that they broke, therefore, they attack a person's character.

This is one of reason why I stop washing CNN on TV, all they talk about is this lady that I don't know who in there right mind with the problems we are facing today, we keep entertaining the fact what she really had was a very smug speech. And why CNN we should send the republicans to fix there mess. I must be stupid.

Ouch. The truth hurts doesn't it, Republicans?

Palin is disgraceful & a poster child for what is wrong with politics in this nation. How can she stand up and proclaim that she will fight for children with special needs and their parents when as mayor/governor of Alaska she cut funding to special needs programs by more the 50%!!!!??!?! Wake up! Don't let religious fanatics that think America THROUGH war is doing Gods will be our leaders. If you like what's going on now then vote Mc-Insane/Palin.
No way, no how, no McCain nor Palin

This guy's not too bright! NoBama must cringe whenever Biden talks off the cuff. Nice going Joe... can't wait for the debates!

Why don't you, you care so much about children with disabilities. But this is just another vote for me tactics that the republicans have been using all week. It sickens me that the American public has sunk so low as to make this an American Idol contest instead of whats best for Americans and leadership in the world.

Of topic but what about Palin charging the governors office for per diem when she stayed at home? Typical politician but you hockey mom, moose lovers won't research or hear that. SHEEP!!

Can't take the heat, McCain camp?

Please....it's a valid issue and valid argument. Lose the cry towel and let's talk about the tough issues, please.

Every democrat should get out and volunteer. Organize your neighbor. register your neighbors to vote and donate to Barrack's campaign. That will help us towards the march of victory. For many years we have sacirificied for this momnent. NOT this time
NO WAY NO McCAIN NO PALIN.

Sounds like Biden hit a nerve and the Republican response is to call it a "personal attack". It is a contradiction in policy just like Palin's statement that her daughter "chose" to continue her current pregnancy. Now she wants you to elect her and McCain so your family won't have that same choice.

At least some issues are coming out.

Well McCain should know about low . He's the lowest of them.

hey folks, instead of screaming about yet another question,

JUST ANSWER IT!!! WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT STEM CELL?

YOU CAN'T AVOID EVERY QUESTION ABOUT EVERY ISSUE FOR 56 MORE DAYS....OR CAN YOU?

Go Joe!!!! We really do not need Sarah's stand on research for medical break throughs. Let her return to the "dark ages".

The Republican standard response is to feign outrage!

If a Democrat expresses outrage then the Republican response is ‘What’s the matter, can’t you take a joke?’

This just shows that Republicans are in la la land. Time to wake up and be introduced to the 21st century.

What the Democrats love to neglect is the fact that Conservatives do INDEED support stem cell research. Just not EMBRYONIC stem cell research. Embryonic stem cell research will soon be a thing of the past as great strides are being made by scientists which allow fantastic results from stem cells derived from alternate sources.

Any accusation by Republicans/conservatives that anyone is playing politics with the issue of stem cell research is beyond hypocritical.

Way to go, Biden. lol. Did you forget her kid was born with Down Syndrome?

McPalin offers religious ideology rather than the scientific approach to SCIENCE! The McPalin camp is lashing out at Biden? Truth hurts don't it? Let's just pray our way out of all our problems. Her own child could benefit from such hedonistic research, God willing.

I say it's a fair question.

Explain why exactly you don't support stem cell research if the results of that research will be a cure for a disease or a drastically improved quality of life for an affected person?

Seems very fair to me.

Biden asks for the issues. He is not satisfied to see Miss Take presenting herself and saying nothing about her convictions.

The McCain campaign picked the perfect candidate. The other side can't say anything that in some way isn't offensive to her. Can't talk about women. Can't talk about teen pregenancy/abortion/abstenance, can't talk about special needs kids. All they can talk about is her lack of experience. And even then they get blasted because she's the executive of "The largest state in the Union." What a load....

This criticism coming from a lady who paraded around her special needs baby on stage like a prop at the Republican Convention.

Go Joe, the Republican religious fascist cannot handle the truth!

There was nothing "low" about Biden's remark. I would want to hear both McCain and Palin defend their position against stem cell research. If it's a moral opposition to it in the face of science, then fine, but they should speak about the issue instead of acting like two-year old being picked on. Where is the direct attack on Palin's child here? Where is the sexism in questionning her experience? Is it racism to question Obama's experience?

McCain's camp is unbelievable. Who started playing politics with special needs children, John? You're so out of touch you're pathetic.

Biden's comment is logical.. why wouldn't you support everything possible to help people that need it especially your own child.

If these people know their bible, they should know that it is the TRUTH and the truth will "set them free". Why are they sooo scared of the truth.

I guess that is why they pedal lies in their campaign ads despite factchecks which expose these LIES.......

I will continue to pray for EVANGELICALS who hide behind pro-life to vote for people that destroying the quality of life of the living Americans.

We waste money on irresponsible wars. Money that could have been used to find a cure for CANCER/AIDS/AUTISM etc. and they call themselves PRO-LIFE. These are more like PRO-LIES ..........

A word is enough for the wise!

OBAMA-BIDEN 08'

Please spare me! Is everything that the Democrats are now going to say an affront to palin? She wants to be VP then learn to take it like a man and enough of this baloney of taking everything so personal. I wonder what she would do, if, and let's hope not, she gets elected VP. You think the leaders of the world are going to treat with kids' gloves and care about her personal problems?

Typical Biden nastiness. Another slim ball from Washington, DC.

I look foward to the day when Palin actually speaks for herself on this issue. Actually, I look forward to the day when Palin speaks for herself in a way that reaches a wide audience on any issue at all.

To not support potential life saving cures for political ground or 'personal' beliefs is frankly, retarded. How dare you think you're so important or special to hinder medical breakthroughs. Stop thinking about yourselves and start thinking about all the sick people.

Let's not forget Palin herself cut spending by 62% for children with special needs program....she herself is stating she doesn't care. if you would allow her to MEET THE PRESS, sorry cnn, but Yes, do interviews we would learn a whole lot more about Sarah Palin....stop hiding her behind the podium giving nonsense speeches full of attacks and let her ANSWER Questions.

The McCain camp is disgusting. That comment covers hundreds of Republicans in all levels of government who are against stem cell research.

Had he said something like, "you don't love your children unless you support stem cell research" I would have said that's "an all time low". But to simply state that being an advocate for something, when you don't support finding a cure, comes across aschasing your own tail is in no way offensive.

How has Biden gone to a new low? By talking about real issues? Is the GOP afraid that McCain and Palin will be forced to talk about something that voters care about?

The GOP makes me ill in how they attack, attack, attack and then go and cry every time someone says something about their positions.

America needs to stop being ashamed of having intelligent people run our country. Being smart doesn't make you an elitist, it just means you are not Palin!

What a moronic comment. This is as bad as the other side claiming that people who do not support the war are against fighting terrorism. Please Biden, let the other side be the side that sinks into the gutter.

WHATEVER! The GOP and their fake outrage makes me nauseating!

What did Joe Biden say that was so outrageaous? He asked a clear question that needs to be answered? And just so we're clear, Joe Biden NEVER attacked Palin for not caring enough about her child! So far, Palin has been the GOP's running clown around town to give their base a good laugh, but she never really gave any opinions on ANY ISSUE! Why shoudn't the democrats questions her motives in whatever the hell she says?

The GOP are trying so freaking hard to paint the woman as a model of virtue and are twisting whatever people say as some freaking attack on her good persona!

I happen to agree with Biden. How dare Republicans decide how to use stem cells. How can you be pro-life, yet stonewall every attempt to save the lives of all those ill people in America? It's a disgrace

Way to go, Joe! Let her have it with both barrels! Expose this nitwit for the dim bulb that she is!.

YOU GO JOE!

DOWN WITH GRAMPS AND THE CHURCH LADY.

THEY WILL MAKE SURE WE NEVER CURE BIRTH DEFECTS AS WELL AS OTHER DEBILITATING DISEASES.

EVEN NANCY REAGAN IS FOR STEM CELL RESEARCH.

Dems are IDIOTS!!!

This is politics. McCain's ads kept hitting below the belt while Sen. Obama kept his decorum in tact. Since their intellect and restraint will not get them anywhere, it seems, the only way for the Democrats to win is to fight fire with fire.

Just because she has a disabled child, doesn't mean she has supported efforts to help them in the past.

Just like having a teenage daughter who is pregnant...she did not support sex education in schools.

Just because you have an issue in your life, does not mean you've necessarily done anything to support its issues.

I cannot believe the McLiar campaign is saying this about Senator Biden. They have been putting out lies since day 1 and they have no shame about it, but know how to spin comments by democrats and the right-wing media is just as complicit. I believe Gov. Palin loves her child very much, but so do other parents who would like to find a cure for disabilities and diseases that can only be researched through stem cell research. Now Senator Obama will have to apologize for what Biden said because it has upset the McLiar campaign and the media (especially CNN and FOX) will not stop talking about it. I already know the routine. Have Palin demean Senator Obama by calling him "only a community organizer" and not mentioning any of his accomplishments and there is no apology from McLiar.

OOps did she say Pit Bull

Pointing out that your position will lead to no help for people who have special needs family members, is not low. It is simply stating the truth. Deal with it. How much is this guy going complain? Grumpy old man.

i will say this again..... as a woman i am offended at Gov. Palin. not only at the mccain camp for thinking she could fill the shoes of Hillary Clinton (AND I HOPE ALL THOSE THAT SUPPORTED HILLARY CAN AGREE WITH ME), but also at a woman that would leave her newborn child (not to mention, a newborn with special needs!!!) to chase a political office! what kind of woman does this?!?! as far as what kind of parent does this – i think it's pretty obvious by her 17 year old daughter being pregnant and forced into marriage THAT SHE LACKS STRONGLY IN THE FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT LEADERSHIP ROLE – BEING A GOOD PARENT! don't trust her to lead this country

More nonsense from the panicking Liberal, Godless Left.

Say goodnight in November Libs...............................party will be over.

Sorry, but I have to agree with Biden. If you say you want more support for children with disabilities, the only way you will obtain that goal is to put money into stem cell research.

Poor Republicans every time someone talks about a serious issue they are being sexist or unpatriotic. She's a phoney and using her down syndrome child to excite the base but if someone talks about helping thousands of incapacitated people world wide they are somehow slandering this floozy. Shame on them.

Well who is taking care of her baby while she is running around with McSame? Does she really care? If so, she sure fooled me.

Calling the kettle black. When Palin spread blatant lies about opposing the bridge to nowhere and bogus claims she is for change.

So, they are promoting that they are supportive advocates of parents with special needs children, but its off limits to point out that they are AGAINST a program designed for the research in helping, curing and/or preventing more children from being born with special needs?

Really? And people are voting for these people?

Really?

Get her Joe! She's a fake and time will tell! Ask her husband ummh..

Curious, why would Biden and others even care about stem cell research for such special needs children when they would just prefer to abort them in the first place? Apparently while the Dems are sitting in a deep negative hole, someone keeps handing them more shovels.

I'd like for Obama and Biden to explain their hypocrisy in attacking Palin over the Bridge To Nowhere when they both voted in favor of it. And I would like them to explain why they voted against an amendment that would have redirected the money from the BTN to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

This is a low blow from Biden. Shame on you! To insinuate such a thing is horrible. What happen to Obama's campaign not being all about Politics. This type of Rhetoric is exactly what is expected of politicians. The desperation for the vote is getting obvious and anything will be said to win over voters.

I was Democratic all my life, but am now Independent and will vote McCain/Palin along with all my family and tons of friends. I am ashame that Hillary is being "used" the way she is after she was back stabbed and mistreated so bad by the party. That's enough to turn off anyone wanting to vote for Obama, who has "no" substance.
I'm so tired of this election, it makes me sick.

THIS IS TRUE JOE!

McCain/Palin would be a HUGE step backwards for women, gay people, medical research, the Environment, and I could go on and on.

Let's move FORWARD, not decades backward.

I really don't understand the mentality of these two and their followers.

WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!!!!

HEY CNN.....THIS IS NEWS......CHECK IT per The Washington Post

ANCHORAGE, Sept. 8 - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has billed taxpayers for 312 nights spent in her own home during her first 19 months in office, charging a "per diem" allowance intended to cover meals and incidental expenses while traveling on state business.

The governor also has charged the state for travel expenses to take her children on official out-of-town missions. And her husband, Todd, has billed the state for expenses and a daily allowance for trips he makes on official business for his wife.

During her speech at the Republican National Convention last week, Palin cast herself as a crusader for fiscal rectitude as Alaska's governor. She noted that she sold a state-owned plane used by the former governor. "While I was at it, I got rid of a few things in the governor's office that I didn't believe our citizens should have to pay for," she said to loud applause.

SURE YOU DID.........

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

"sunk to a new low"? Remind me again what Palin said about community organizers. Oh yeah, we're all worthless. New Low.

For once I agree with John McCain. Using special needs children for partisan political gain is appalling. Especially when they are waved around as props for the cameras. No way, no how, NO MCCAIN!

The thugs are just angry that Biden stated a fact. Far too many children are left out in the cold with no support for either their parents or for the child. Who in their right mind would not do anything in their power not to make those lives better? The cure is out there...we just need the right tools to find it.

Palin must be feeling a little insecure if she took that personally.

How is he wrong?

Hit em Hard Joe don't give up. Remember ones a Bull Dog

How is she going to be a "friend and advocate in the White House" to parents of children with disablities, when she cut funding for schools for special needs children by 62% in Alaska? When is the media going to drill her on these things...maybe when they are given permission to talk to her.

I'm tired of CNN censoring my posts, even though I don't rant & call names but simply talk about a very important issue getting no air time. I am going to try yet AGAIN. I could care less about the drama that is Palin. The nation needs to focus on who is making policy here, and that is McCain – and he wants to tax my employer-paid medical benefits as income. That’s right. That is what his tax plan calls for. So he gives a 3% tax cut to everyone (including the super, super wealthy) but then adds my medical benefit premiums paid by my employer as income and taxes them! I have never thought of that as income, though maybe I should. Instead, it is a lifeline for me – a working mom with small kids. I can’t afford to be taxed on it. I can barely afford the premiums that do come out of my paycheck, along with the co-pays, deductibles, things outside the policy etc etc. I can’t afford the Republican ticket. I’m not rich. I will go under. I will have to choose between my home and insurance. And that is tough choice, since I have small kids. Maybe I will have to opt out of the insurance at work to avoid those taxes. I think a lot of people will. Talk about increasing the number of uninsured! Have you looked at your paystub? Do you even know how much your employer pays for that insurance you complain about because it covers less and less every year? Because if you haven’t, you don’t even know how much more McCain is going to tax you in order to give more tax breaks to the super wealthy and big corporations. How does this plan help working families?

If the republican vice president pick was Pawlenty, Biden would have been saying the same. It's just now, that Palin happen to have a child with disabilities.

But Republicans want to make an issue about anything that is not actually an issue. Because they have no say on the real issues.

I am so sick and tired of hearing Palin name period because no one knew who she was 2 weeks ago and now she is so popular among republicans but she is only good for one thing and one thing only..

This is unbelievable, and reminds me of when Kerry took a swipe at Dick Cheney's daughter being gay. Biden implying that Palin doesn't care about parents of children with disabilities simply because she may not support embryonic stem cell research is nothing short of asinine.

If the quote is correct, Biden is likely wrong anyway. The quote says "why don't you support stem cell research?" Many conservatives do indeed support ADULT stem cell research, but are against EMBRYONIC stem cell research. While I'm not certain, I have a feeling that Palin also supports ADULT stem cell research.

But regardless, we're not idiots, Biden. There's no question that your comment was directed right at Palin. Your spokesman telling us otherwise is sheer lunacy.

TO MY FRIENDS THAT SUPPORT OBAMA:
Please stop the seemingly endless barrage of attacks on Sarah Palin. We are only energizing the opposition and not helping our own cause. Let the media dig up the dirt on her, which they will inevitably continue to find, for the world to see her for what she is. Barrack is staying positive. Follow his lead. Stay focused on the real issues and the significant differences on the issues. That is where our advantage lies. That is where the truth is. After the last election, we all said NEVER AGAIN. For the same reasons, it is happening again. GOP brought on Palin as a distraction and the Rovean tactics are working again. Don't fall for it, please! We will never convince the other side to think like we do. All we're doing with the petty comments is firing up people that normally wouldn't be fired up to vote in spite of you. It's a mistake. If it happens again, shame on US.

Respectfully,
OBAMA/BIDEN08

This comment will not have the effect that Biden is trying for. Palin is the one who has the Down's Syndrome child and Biden is trying to make it look like she doesn't care about him. It will backfire on him. Biden, how could you be this stupid??

This is Karl Rove politics.

A majority of Americans support stem cell research. So to take this advantage away from Obama/Biden, the McCain campaign creates a false controversy about benign statements the Obama/Biden camp makes. McCain's mess–ignore the issues you care about and vote for McCain because he's a "war hero."

Go after her Joe...

Thank you so much...

Finally, someone is talking about those who really matter…the KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. Please, please vote for SARAH PALIN, and put a real advocate for these children in Washington. (And don't believe the rumors that she cut funding for special needs in Alaska…Google ANNENBERG PALIN to learn the truth, and educate yourselves )

Reading the views of the candidates by the link in this article, it sounds like they are advocating the same thing. I'm not sure what Biden is talking about! It looks like McCain supports stem cell research. Biden better get off this kick or rephrase it to be more specific.

Come on they are going against the artists request and everything this Country needs. Sarah Palin doesn't think much of community activism; she'd much rather play insider political games. McCain what have you done? Obama/Biden '08

So the Democrats aren't allowed to question any policy that Sarah Palin has or the RNC has, that is based on her personal beliefs??? That is ridiculous!!!! She has a disabled baby...get over it. She brought up her "support" for people raising disabled children. If she brings it up, it is fair game to challenge her on it. Doesn't matter if it is birth control, sex ed, creationism, or stem cell research. She opened her mouth and allowed her extreme views out.

This is a legitimate debate. The fact that the Republicans' VP candidate has a disabled child doesn't mean that the debate is off the table.

Sarah Palin = Mrs. Loopner ("Poor Mr. Loopner. He was born without a spine. But he did invent the Slinky." - Enid Loopner, aka Sarah Palin).

"How are the Dems play politics with this issue?" is such a typical Republican attack-dog tactic. PALIN HERSELF stated in her acceptance speech that she would be a friend in the White House to people with disabilities and those who have children with disabilities. Biden is pointing out that Palin's party's stance is contrary to her statement. This is not "sinking to a new low" or "playing politics". It is pointing out the contradictions being thrown out there by the McCain campaign, the hypocrisy that is inherent in the Republican party and in John McCain's candidacy. What is "maverick" about McCain when he is right there, toeing the party line? How is this different from Bush? Simple answer: it isn't.

The Republicans are doing what they do best. Working the refs.

So the studies that show that embryonic stem cell work has not significantly done more good then adult stem cell research means nothing?

I like how people have turned this into a political thing and distored the fact that scientifically embryonic stem cells haven't done the job that they were set to do.

Now they have been ruled obsolete, but does any one care no. Just because you are not for embryonic stem cells, doesn't mean you aren't for stem cell research in regards to adult stem cell, and they have done more work with certain strains of viruses.

Sarah Palin slashed the budget for special needs children 60% in one year [2007] while at the same time charging the state a per diem 313 days WHILE SHE WAS STAYING AT HOME.

Some fiscal conservative! Some advocate.

The McPain camp says a lot of things... mostly utter BS. They'll undoubtedly continue until they lose. An argument built upon lies is invalid.

Please let Joe keep talking his Gaffe's alone will lose the election for his party. How many watched his VP speech at the convention 24 million vs. Palins 37. Even Wolf said poor Joe. LOL

Joe is right and the Repugs response is lame.

If you question anything "you've sunk to a new low"

Seriously wake up America!

The truth hurts doesn't it? Biden is correct on this one. Although I still think Obama should dump him and go to Hillary to shake it up again!

Gramps McCain and Caribou Barbie are getting desperate, and are grabbing at anything they can – even non-issues like this.

A dose of your own meds

It's a valid issue and it's about time issues were being talked about. Don't expect a free ride for you or Palin through November. People want to know what you really stand for.

From what I've seen it's just more of the same with a sharp right turn to suck up to the religous zealots.

More republican horse manure....or pit bull manure.....

These folks are horrible. Anyone with half a brain can see thru the McCain-Palin lies.

I think the dems better come ouy swinging,or they will lose another one. Being nice and above the rest apparently doesen't work . The republicans say outright lies,and they must be answered. women or not she still lies without blinking.

LOL, I knew this would happen sooner or later. Biden is going to run his mouth and sink the Obama ship. Not picking Hillary was the blunder that will cost Obama this election. LOL! HAHAHAHAHA

remember this election is not about the issues, so when Biden brings up a matters relating to Healthcare, the republicans need to turn it around and blame us for bringing up ... issues!!!

This is getting good keep hitting them Republican Biden that is what we wanted you for GO Biden YOu Can DO all the Republican can do is try to use the Women card Pathetic. Biden keep going don't be scared Keep hitting that liar

Looks like the dems will have to issue a disclaimer statement for each remark about the anti republican agenda and send flowers to Pistol Packin' Palin, cause we do not want to hurt her feelings.

I'm not surprised considering how many of the Republicans still believe the earth is only a few thousand years old. One step at a time I guess.

GO JOE!

Seems like the GOP can dish it out but can't take it. McCain and Palin constantly suggest that Obama doesn't care about people...remember that comment about 'using change to boost a career'? .... finally Biden hits back on "same old, same old " about policies that need changing!!

everyone has sunk to a new low except the GOP right......believe it if you want to America.......you homes your jobs, your salaries, your rights all these things have been on a swift decline.........but all the GOP can talk about is Bidens low......well someone should inform them that everything is at a low and if they wanna include Biden and change some of the other things as well...... great.....then do it

Actually, Biden is right on! America isn't full of whiners – McCain is the WHINER!

I just want to comment on Education and the Republicans. Ofcoarse education will not be at the top of the list because Republicans want Americans to be stupid so they can be fools and vote for them all the time. Its all about brain washing the Americans,and letting them live in fear. Look at 'Miss Alaska'!! This shows you how stupid they think we are??????
Obama08

YEah.
FOUR MORE YEARS.
FOUR MORE YEARS.
FOUR MORE YEARS.
FOUR MORE YEARS.
FOUR MORE YEARS.

NO MORE OFFENSIVE THAN ANYTHING ELSE THAT HAS BEEN SAID BY McCAIN.

PALIN and McSame are sinking to new lows. They are fanatics who think that God speak to them, they support creationism, are anti-semitic and are stupid enough to think that stem cell research will not help fighting diseases, cancers AND down syndrome.
What are these people ? Christian Talibans ?

Biden's comment, if posed as reported, did not have any offensive connotation! If you care about the welfare of your child you should fight so that any possible cure is available to him/her. Why let your child suffer for the rest of his/her life when research could do much to help!
I cannot believe that Palin did not even think about it. What is her position on this issue?

Oh and research is sort of like you know science and she doesn't beleive in that either

Finally – debate the ISSUES! Rethugs gave a typical response...smokescreens again and again. DEBATE THE ISSUES!!!!

Palin can't respond herself. She's in hiding from the media. Similar to Hillary protecting her daughter from the media, John McCain is protecting his VP from the media. I guess Palin is like his daughter and needs to be protected? She can't handle herself? Voters....what's up with that? You support someone you can't ask one question of? We look like idiots. Miley Cyrus might as well be VP. She's cute and very popular too.

Bad place to go McCain Camp you know she did cut funds for disability children in schools...I would not go there if I were you. You may have just fallen into an obvious trap.

What's the matter with debating a real issue? Stem cell research. she mentioned her down syndrome baby several times to draw sympathy but when we talk about a real issue it becomes "sinking to a new low"?????

enough is enough

Biden is sooooooooo sad!!

That is pretty low..not a clash of personalities? how transparent is that?
you can be a proponent of disability right and healthcare/therapy for a disabled child without supporting stem cell research. And I do speak from personal experience

And you don't think Palin standing on the podium with her pregnant daughter and son with Down syndrome isn't low.

McCain is such a cry baby.

I think Biden is correct.

Greg

Springfield, MO

Desperate times, desperate actions!!

This is a great point, and shows yet another example of how Palin-McCain are exactly the same as Bush. The better point, I think, would be to point out how Palin cut 62% of funding for special needs children in Alaska. She called it "pork". It must have been one of the many programs she cut simply because she was too clueless to know of their importance. Or is it that her special needs kid is deserving of all the support he can get, but everyone else's children aren't deserving of squat? It's one or the other. Incompetence or disgusting hypocrisy. Take your pick.

Huh? So, is it not acceptable to criticize any of Palin's positions on anything? Even those issues she herself put on the table? This ticket is sickening.

He couldn't be talking about Sarah. We don't know where she really stands on the issue because she gives no interviews.

I think the myth of Palin is melting in the heat of the reality that is the Presidential campaign.

**McCain camp says Biden 'sunk to a new low'**

What a ludicrous headline...Biden can't possibly sink any lower.

Hillary in 2012!

Keep it up Biden (and follow Joe's lead, Barack!). McCain/Palin can lie like rugs for 10 days straight but you can't question her wacko views?

Whatever. This "pit bull" sure can dish it out but she just can't take it.

Well, Palin cut the funds for special needs children by a
substantial amount. Course, that was before she found
herself in that position.
How Mccain can be outraged about anything after all his
pandering, distortions, sensationalizing and lies is'
beyond me.
The man threw the last of him limited integrity out the
door when he chose that inexperienced, unqualified,
radical woman as his vp. All in hopes of getting
more votes.
Forget about the future of our country.

this election is not about issue it is about obama the black guy who cannot be president under the watch of whites supremacy. this is the fact people. when some white people say that obama does not share their values that mean he is not one of them. he is black. that is ashame for america

Well, Sen. Joe Biden is absolutely correct on this issue.

REMEMBER Palin CUT the BUDGET for programs for special needs children!!!!

That shows what she thought about Special need children before she had one of herf own. SO NOW IT IS ALL DIFFERNT

truth hurts doesn't it,mccain camp?

Oh please...again with the whining every time this woman gets put on the spot. Stem cell research is an issue that most thinking Americans are interested in. Everything that Joe Biden says is going to get misconstrued. What's that saying "if you can't take the heat get out of the fire".. She shouldn't be in this race to begin with. She is absolutely no Hillary Clinton!

Biden is right. He can't not discuss issues of special needs children because she has one, and not discuss women's issues because she is one, etc. These are real issues, enough with the lame "political correctness" that these Republicans are trying to hide behind.

Yeah, Biden sunk so low his foot almost touched McCain on the head.

Biden is correct. The truth hurts.

Right on Joe.. After the last 8 years this country doesn't need the far right calling the shots again. Neither does it need the far left doing the same. With all the challenges facing us people need to move to and operate from the middle to get things done.

So Biden is upset that Palin doesn't want to kill babies for research that can be done without embryos. Another great moment from the liberal party of death.

Leave to the bobble-head Biden to stick his foot in his mouth on this. What a gift he is – to the Republicans.

No way should America elect:

More War McCain &
Taliban Palin

That is low. the big thing I find interesting today is how Barraks people are claiming this election is to important to just look at personality........thats rich he's people are saying that and followers liste, but when Hillary kept saying that for over a year no one cared.

Good for you Joe. Do not back off on this. It's a very important point that you're making, and she should know better having a child that is disabled. This is a losing issue for the Republicans and the Democrats should keep the heat on!

Never mind that by complaining about someone playing politics with this issue is itself playing politics with the issue. Sort of like saying that families are off limits while describing how wonderful Cheney Palin is for handling all of her family's problems.

i just think that the Obama/Biden-team is history. that was offensive to everybody and dictates all parents an idea that they might not share.

be careful Biden

Rob

Obama is now the new Hillary. Sees it slipping away, and coming across panicked and pressed. What does he mean "how can they make up things". He makes up things all the time!

McCain/Pain 2008!

Biden knows that Sarah has a child with severe disabilities. That is like striking at her family directly. Yes, that is a new low. Way to go Dems I think I will change to Independent. This is shameful.

Gotta agree with Biden on this one. Palin appears to be in the dark ages when religion halted all progress in medicine and research.

Way to go Joe!! I like this guy!!!!

And to think the Republicans have always been low. Go figure. Let the campaigning begin BUT LETS MAKE IT ABOUT ISSUES!!!!!!!!!

Go GET HER BIDEN!!!!!!! She cut special needs funding - where's the story CNN!!!

Who cares what McCain say about Biden look at Bush rating it awful and Dick Chaney rating compare that McCain get off of Biden..

McCain what have you done for 26 years in the office nothing but voted 90% with Bush same ole Bush policy.

Biden all the way to the white house

If she can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen. She shouldn't put on the pads if she doesn't want to play.

So I guess the Republicans and Sarah Palin didn't sink to a new low?? Yeah right!!!
Palin sinks to a new low EVERDAY she reads the same talking points on that tired speech!!!!!!!!
It's disrespectful and divisive!!!! People that fall for her lying are just stupid!!!!!

Just like I said in the previous posting. They would feign outrage and not deal with the issue. Typical republicans.

Now watch their mindless followers parrot the same language.

I wondered how long it would take Mr. Biden (a.k.a Quick Draw McGraw) to attempt to ingest his rather large foot.

Poor Joe Biden has a reputation for engaging his lips before his brain on a pretty regular schedule–which is why he has never been considered seriously for President or Vice President by his own party well, not until now.

What a hoot!!

How dare Biden tell the truth?
He should be more like McCain who lies all the time.

I have all but quit listening to ANYTHING the smear/lie express is trying to sell to me. But its scary that the mindless are listening to this crap.
Biden siad nothing bad about her or to her, so SHUTUP already. Notice how John/sarah have noting to say about the goverment take over of the 2 largest mortage compaines in the country. That is news, not this bullsh&t. We all know stem cell research will advance medicene, but the GOP folks always must be in the way of change and progress. i guess somebody has to do it.

Obama/Biden 2008!!!!

Oh please, just play ball.

Something has changed in last few days in the Obama camp, he is going off the cuff a lot with remarks that are easily proven wrong, they seem to be shouting a lot (Biden for sure), and just seem unorganized in general. The McCain camp doesn’t need to do anything but stand back and watch the temper tantrums being displayed by Obama/Biden

I am not speculating as to why, I am just making an observation. I am looking forward to the debates. Mr. Obama may do great things for our country in a few years, however his arrogance pushed him to move too soon.

This has gotten ridiculous....so, let's see where we are at:

Palin has a child with Down's Syndrome - can't talk about stem cell research to find cures for birth defects and disease

Palin is a woman - can't talk about abortion

Palin is Palin - can't talk about anything!!!!!!

Palin brought up her advocating for special needs children in her acceptance speech!!! She explicitly mentioned her child for the love of humanity.

I can't believe the gall of the McCain campaign. Well, actually I can. That is how they win elections - smear, misdirection and hope of the naivety of the American people.

"Low blow" LOL, now I KNOW that the CONS are just playing dirty when they can't stomach what they dish out. It's not wrong to contrast the GOP's stubborn and religious ideology with its failure to support Stem Cell research when it is in fact the REASON why they are against it.

Keep calling these LIARS out Biden. They're doing your homework for you.

Uh...that's actually a valid criticism of those against Stem Cell Research.

OOHHHHhhhh New low?? Better being frank and telling it how it is, than LYING!!

Palin cant take the Heat how is she going to handle the issues if she cant address them??? NO matter how difficult it is???

McCain-Palin spokesman Ben Porritt said. "Playing politics with this issue is disturbing and indicative of a desperate campaign."

Not to be confused with the republican campaigns today and of past playing politics with Abortion, Homosexual Marriage and 9/11

Post this CNN

If the media would do there job and go after McCain and Palin and there lies, this would be over already.

What are you waiting for?

Sounds to much like the truth eh Palin?

Where DOES the VP Wanna-be stand on stem cell research since she did say we would have an advocate in the White House???

way to go Biden!!!

Johnny boy you are NOT GETTING MY VOTE...THE PITTBUL AINT HILLARY

If the republicans yelp... bite them some more you must be onto something.