SEATTLE (CNN) - Joe Biden told Democratic fundraisers Sunday night that there is no doubt in his mind a crisis will occur during Barack Obama's first six months in office that will test his mettle and force him to make unpopular decisions.
"Mark my words. It will not be six months before the world tests Barack Obama like they did John Kennedy," said Biden to a roomful of donors. "The world is looking. We're about to elect a brilliant 47-year-old senator president of the United States of America."
"Remember I said it standing here, if you don't remember anything else I said," Biden continued. "Watch, we're going to have an international crisis, a generated crisis, to test the mettle of this guy.
"I promise you it will occur. As a student of history and having served with seven presidents, I guarantee you it's going happen. I can give you at least four or five scenarios from where it might originate."
The Delaware senator spoke at two Seattle fundraises Sunday night, expected to bring in $1 million for the campaign. Biden told the supporters that when Obama will need them to stand with the administration on the difficult calls - not financially, but by using their influence within their communities to convince others that the right decisions are being made.
"I promise you, you all are going to be sitting here a year from now going, 'Oh my God, why are they there in the polls, why is the polling so down, why is this thing so tough?' We're going have to make some incredibly tough decisions in the first two years," said Biden. "I'm asking you now, be prepared to stick with us. Remember the faith you had at this point because you're going to have to reinforce us."
Telling the crowd to "gird their loins" for a bumpy beginning to the next presidential term, Biden said it wouldn't be initially apparent that the correct decisions are being made because "they're not likely to be as popular as they are sound. Because if they're popular, they're probably not sound."
Fundraisers are generally closed to the media's cameras, though print journalists are usually allowed in. Biden appeared to forget Sunday night's fundraiser wasn't closed to reporters, saying, "I probably shouldn't have said all this because it dawned on me that the press is here." Moments later, he ended his remarks.
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GO JOE!
Better you and Obama than McCain and his dimwit!
If the test presented itself to McWarmonger, we'd be in another expensive war with our young men and women being killed and maimed in THREE countries.
I'll trust Obama/Biden
With OBAMA, BIDEN, BOTH CLINTONS, POWELL, HAGEL..... leading our great country..... I feel very, very, very, safe...... that is why I VOTED for Obama 2 weeks ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Joe Biden for making my decision easier. If you say there will be some big crisis within the first 6 months of an Obama presidency, then the question is who is better prepared to handle that. An unexperienced senator? Or the experienced senator with military and foreign policy experience? That's the question. My money is on McCain to be more prepared for that crisis.
Joe, you are a bumbling idiot. Do you think anyone will listen to your bumbling talk? Why don't you tell us the other story where you said Obama was not experienced enough to be POTUS?? That one we actually believed.
Gotta love Joe Biden! He's got a firm grasp on the job that he and Obama have in front of them.
He looks to history so that he and Obama can learn from it and repeat it.
Keep your eye on the ball Joe!
LET BE VERY CLEAR, THEY ARE PROUD OF NELSON MANDELA, BUT WE ARE ARE PROUD OF OUR LIDERS LIKE MC CAIN A WAR HERO OF OUR TIMES, WE DO NOT BETRAY OUR COUNTRY,HELPING NOW OUR ENEMIES,//////
If McCain was president – he would suspend his presidency, cancel an appearance with a tv show, do another tv show, fly across country to do a global initiative program, show up when the problems resolved and make a mockery of the whole process, have his own party not believe in him and vote against him, take claim for the progress that he destroyed and blame the media for all that went wrong.
Okay and Joe you drank what before you made this speech...
My bible says death and life are in the power of the tongue, so why are you speaking, a negative situation over Obama, when you should be speaking upbeat and positive things..
Haven't we heard enough negativity??? or is it just me....
There is a famous quote that says -
It is best to be quiet, and be thought a fool, then to speak and remove all doubt...
Joe although, I am pulling for the Obama/Biden ticket, but this is one of those moments when you should have kept quiet.
It will be interesting to see if CNN covers the story of voter fraud in West Virginia.
Early voters have reported that the electronic voting machines automatically place their vote to McCain/Palin when they try to vote for Obama/Biden.
The checked box jumps to McCain every time for some of the machines. People have complained but no one is being held accountable and folks are being told that there's nothing anyone can do about it. What's even worse is that since there are no receipts from the machine, there's no way to fully dispute it.
This is true voter fraud, but I know CNN will never print this or even cover this. This election year will be just like 2000 Bush/Kerry.
If it looks like socialism, acts like socialism and taxes like socialism, guess what?.....
Com'on Joe, its no secret, just come out and say it!!
Good Lord, what is wrong with Joe Biden?? Why in the world is he scaring the bejesus out of people with talk about a "crisis testing Barack Obama" within the 1st six months of his administration?? Way to scare potential Obama voters, Joe! Shut the he** up with blather like this!
What a strange & blunt thing to say.
I s'ppose it is probably true. Not sure if anyone will remember this to indeed heed his warning when the crisis day comes & unpopular decisions are made. Biden is the real deal.
Please let everyone you know to go to 'BarrackObama.com' and check out the 'Tax Savings Calculator'. With 3 or 4 inputs, they will find out how much more they will save under Obama's plan compared to McCains'. I think this is very powerful and everyone should know it.
Please E-mail to everyone in your Address Book.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Yes Joe you are correct, wel all understand that during the transition between Presidents someone will do something because they think it a good time to. That sir is the very reason why Mr. Obama has no business in the Whitehouse. He is not ready, are you campaining for the GOP now?
Is he running for VP or is he a fortune teller?
Rome was not built in a day, neither will the shattered state of affairs beseiging this country. We all have contribute to society
Biden is a wise man and only human...and he and Obama will do well even when challenged internationally or nationaly!! ! Why? Just run the country as your team has run the campaign and we all will do well! And to all those so-called evangelicals....prayer is the most powerful weapon in the world and on this earth. So it has been written, so it has been done. Obama/Biden 2008
Will you let your 5 year old drive your car?.will a company name the newest employee of the company to be the CEO? Well this is the same. Obama have NO EXPERIENCE AND ITS NOT NATURAL FOR SOMEONE TO RUN OUR COUNTRY WHIT NO KNOWLEDGE ON HOW TO RUN OUR COUNTRY.
mccain palin and their party have had EIGHT YEARS putting us in this MESS, naturally it will take some time to come out of it, but with OBAMA-BIDEN leading us we will prevail, AMERICA WILL AGAIN RISE TO THE GREAT COUNTRY WE ALL KNOW AND LOVE, VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN
At least he's honest....
"We're about to elect a brilliant 47-year-old senator as president of the United States of America."
I really do hope so.
Restore America as a leader on the world stage.
VOTE!!
Obama/Biden '08
The sad thing is that people would rather be poor and starving before they would vote a black man in office, because a lot of people in America are just that ignorant. They will put these idiots in office, and then say why did I vote this way. You get what you deserve, put these morons in office. It won't affect me, because I have enough where these morons would never affect my wallet.
You betcha, Joe. THAT is why we can't afford to have an inexperienced, no-substance, 140-day-on-the-job freshman senator like Obama at the helm! HOW TRULY SCARY!
McCain/Palin !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Easy prediction. It happens with every new president.
-–i'm pro american and i will Not vote for a liar and that clueless lady.
I respect this Joe Biden a lot because he is filled with content. Unlike some other hollow, enpty-minded VP
I voted early this year! I even picked up my neighbor and took her with us to place an early vote for
McCain and Palin!
We hope they win!
If the Liberal Nut Job wearing Training Pants wins we are all in a world of HURT!
It sounds like Biden even agrees; electing "That One" will be a mistake we will all regret!
Vote for an American Hero who has the experience and the track record for reform we need right now!
Sorry I couldn't make it to those Ohio rallies Johnny Boy, but you forgot to unfasten the lid on the cigar box. Early crisis? Obama will have to clean up the Republican mess for 8 years, just like Clinton had to clean up after doddering Reagan and CIA man Pappy Bush.
Every day as President is a test.
But what does he mean?
I
I'M IN FLORIDA AND EARLY VOTING STARTS TODAY, I AM ON MY WAY TO VOTE FOR BARACK. FLORIDA, FLOBAMA, FLOBAMA, FLOBAMA, FLOBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
biden we have enough scare tactics.from mccain palen WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING .COMEN BIDEN OBAMA ISNT ELECTED YET.obama is on the right track .but after eight years of this lousy president. AND DO NOTHING CONGRESS GIVE HIM TIME TO GET BUSHES MESS STRAIGHTENED OUT.before you start with the scare tactics im scratching my head on that one biden
Many young people are excited over the prospect of our becoming an Obama nation.
Why don't I find the sound of that comforting?
OK...not understanding why Biden is putting fear into the campaign right now, not a smart move. I know Obama can handle things but don't like where this is going!
Joe is probably right seeing the economy in the state it is in but I'm sure Obama will be able to handle it. Also, I love the fact that Powell brought party lines and endorse Obama. This is a clear indication the kinda of campaign Obama is running and the fact that Obama wants to reach all party lines.
Say it So Joe...
Stay away from fear tactics... Let McCain be the bad guy of Fear..!
Stick to the economy.. and play fortune teller..
Obama has the ability to lead this country onALL the merits necessary to be Presidnet but stay away from the shakey ground stuff.!
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Obama/Bidne.. 2008, 2012
If Biden is right and a crisis does come six months after the election, I am glad that Obama will deal with this crisis, not a Republican administration. Obama brings intelligence, education, knowledge and clear thinking and the willingness to talk to those who oppose us unlike Republicans whose mind-set seems to be that anyone who does not agree with the US is wrong and let's just send in troops and straighten them out!! That is what has taken us into two wars, Iraq and Afghanistan. In my 72 years on this earth, I have never been more sure of anything -– Obama is the right man at the right time.
If Powell says Obama is competent to effectively shoulder The Presidency, then he is ready and can handle it....Period...No Questions
Biden, you are sticking your foot in your mouth again. Your statement about the VP role as not a nice one either. I have faith in the Obama/Biden administration.
Lol I love how people are already talking as if Obama won the election and the decisions he is going to make as opposed to might have to make if he were president.. btw I'm for Obama.
um. so elect John McCain.
The world isn't the same thing as the adoring US press. In fact, some countries will try to screw us.
this is seriously depressing.
ps- can't wait for liberals to say "Joe! Shhhhhh!!!". Like its in our national interest not to consider this.
What have they got planned? He obviously didn't mean to let that slip... I guess he was trying to scare people into giving him money.
i am prepared to hear the truth as it happens. no need to hide it joe. we expect barack to tell us what we need to hear. not what we WANT to hear. the truth is always best for all. we are tired of politicians who lie to us and with-hold information from us. i could listen to the truth all day ,everyday. that would make me content.
Hey CNN, Where is this story "Freddie Mac secretly paid Republican firm to kill regulation"???
Powell said something similar yesterday as well...
WOnder what they all know that we do not.
But if there is anyone I trust to handle anything that might come up with a firm and steady hand...it would be Obama, not shoot from the hip McCain and no nothing Palin.
I would not be surprised if we had some sort of terror acctck here before the election . If we do..an investigation needs to take place to see if it is tied to the repubs.
Barack Obama / Joe Biden as President / Vice President will be loved not only by every American (Republican, Independent, Democrat) but they will gain the respect of the entire world and restore America's image as the strongest and most wise nation on this planet.
The best part is, Barack Obama takes advice on things that he doesn't know and that is how he ran the most successfull campaign. With Joe Biden as his chief advisor, Americans will be proud to have these 2 men in office.
Next election (2012) will be a sweep victory for Obama.
OBAMA / BIDEN (2008 – 16)
Oh no these politicians are going to doom us. Change is not a good thing when that change means you shred the constitution and lose your freedom.
thats obvious with a crisis already in the markets anyone with common sense can predict that. it might be a hurriccan or fires but anyway with obama as the president it will be alright. so please CNN DONT MAKE A MOUNTAN OUT OF A MOLE. THIS IS NOT NEWS.
I want to know something about the OBAMA FLAG we see in his campaign speeches and all over our roadways. I will NEVER SING the OBAMA national anthem or SALUTE his flag.
Of course Obama will be tested. He's been tested tthrough this whole campaign. If he can get through what's been laid upon him these past 2 yrs. I truly believe he will make it work, because it will take time to clean house.
You are in our prayers Obama and Biden
biden should stick to the script. he's getting sloppy. this is an odd thing to say two weeks before an election
Is he prophesying? I knew he had good Christian values.
gosh i dont know which one is more of a nut, obama or biden? the only decision either one of them could make is what salad fork to use.......the 2 of them remind me of laurel and hardy....
15 days Joe Biden. All you have to do is stick to the prepared stump speach and say nothing else. PLEASE!
I generally like Joe Biden. This is not one of those times.
I think Joe is right and Obama will rise to the occation. He is not only intelligent. He surrounds himself with intelligent and experient people. More important: He listens.
Yes, the world (including terrorists) will test an Obama presidency.
So WHY are so many inclined to vote for such a dismal future? Why put the US through the "promised" bad times?
I thought Obama was suppose to make it better?
Honesty, tell it like it is. That is what the American people want to hear. Honesty. I agree, Obama will be tested. I am relieved that we will have a man with a cool head, that is not afraid to make a move and risk his popularity. He will surround himself with the best aids to make the right decision for all.
One thing to add, be careful how you test the quiet guy. I would rather provoke an opponent I know and have a good idea on how they are going to react to provocation. Let sleeping dogs sleep. I say to the world, be careful what you do. Obama will not hesitate to protect America and its interests.
i believe it is real good preisdent this year and dump Cain
The American people will stand by you sir as long as the tough decisions that will have to be made are within reason and not because the U.S. of A. has the power to do as pleased.
I trust that Obama/Biden have the judgment to act reasonably on behalf of America and in relation to the world.
The world awaits America.
Landslide Obama/Biden 08/12.
Oh please don't compare Obama with John Kennedy . Kennedy was a great man and Obama has not one thing close to being the man Kennedy was. Obama has a cult personality and a socialist view of the world.....So don't even compare the great Kennedy to little Obama...
Unfortunately for Barack Obama, his first real crisis will occur when he loses the election. The shock of losing will be more than he or his media sycophants can handle. He may win the popular vote but he will likely lose narrowly in the Electoral College. On November 4, there is going to be a ballot box surprise for Obama when he realizes that a lot of white voters have been lying to the pollsters. McCain – 274; Obama – 264.
Sounds like he is paving the way for Socialism....awesome!
Where do I sign up for my handout?? I think ill quit my job come the end of January and live off the system.
We all that love America will have the next President in our prayers daily... for those reasons.
I do hope it's President Obama, cos till now he has the better Judgement, Temperament and wisdom we need as a country in this trying times.
Joe, what are you saying and why? This makes no sense to say at a fund raiser or anytime else on the trail. This sort of stuff plays into the republican play book. Sure Obama was just endorsed by Powel but as Obama said, "Don't get cocky." I wonder what makes you think this is true anyway. Hopefully, this news won't get too much attention because once again it distracts us from the key issues of this election.
I'm with you, Obama. Let's do it!
Yes. Be prepard. If we have an Obamanation, we will have unpopular decisions. HIs ratings will plummet. People will finally ask the questions they have failed to ask.. like "Is he ready to lead?" Even his own running mate recognizes that the truth will come out.
But there is still time to change. The correct change!
McCain-Palin "08. Ready to lead now.
This goes without saying. Whether it's a staged crisis, or there actually is something going on, either way, it's a certainty he will be tested. Personally, I feel that he will do just fine. We need to understand either way.
I trust Obama / Biden to deal with a crisis in the best interest of the American people.
Joe Biden should shut his pie hole until after the elections before he gets the ticket into trouble. All the same, Obama is equal to any challenge.
Interesting end to the speech, sixpack-Joe!
Hopefully they will not be testing a Carter-Hoover combination!
Biden, you are making me afraid, very afraid!!
I'm sure the McCain Campaign is already spinning this; however, one thing I admire about Joe Biden is how realistic he is, and he is absolutely right–if Obama is elected, he is not only inheriting the economic train wreck being left by the Bush/Cheney administration here at home, but he will also be inheriting the repercussions of the Bush/Cheney international decisions as well-and there are a lot of things that will need adressed.
And I would much rather have the brilliant 47 year old Barack Obama and the experienced Joe Biden at the tiller than McCain/Palin–an erratic and dangerous combination if there ever was one–McCain/Palin will only continue to discredit our nation abroad and make more bad decisions concerning the wars in which we are currently involved.
I want a steady, informed, intelligent President calling the shots who is smart enough to surround himself with other smart, steady and informed people–and that President is Barack Obama.
What are you talking about Biden???
Is OBAMA ready to handle the crisis?? Are you trying to scare the voters???
so is biden preparing us that the socialistic experiment won't be successful? that's because he knows socialism is the intermediary step between capitalism and communism and we won't have complete success until we arrive at communism – government control of everything.
early crisis...Is this a prelude to Biden stepping down to make room for Hillary who has been standing stage left all this time?
Experience and judgment count.
Hey Joe ... I like you man, but stop shooting your mouth off. You should not be making John McCain's argument for him. People have forgotten about wars for the time being, please do not remind them.
Thanks for the warning Joe, but I already figured that one out on my own. I trust Obama to make the right decision, where I do not trust shoot first, ask questions later McCain to make the right decision.
Obama is ready to be president. Secretary Powell is right. It will take more than abusive language and robocalls to actually govern.
McCain and Palin never will be ready.
I hope its not the McShame and NoExperience Sarah making those decision. Please listen to Colin Powell.
Obama/Biden '08
I think Mr.Biden is on point and I agree with him wholeheartedly .There is a mess that has to be cleaned up and it must be done. I am ready to gird my loins. Much appreciated and it is true. Thank you Mr. Biden for being truthful.
Did someone administer "A Stupid Test" and this jerk did well, so he is now VP. Dummy keep your mouth shut.!!! You haven't won as yet. I am with OBAMA all the way. But: now I am beginning to think.
Hello Joe, this is the kind of speech you give after you're elected, not before. Oh Lord.
joe biden is retarded and a motor mouth
Biden is starting now to say please note we will be down in the polls because we will not live up to what we promised,
Scenario 1: Wall street will blow the bubble of artificially inflated DOW, and blame Obama for sinking the economy thru taxes.
Scenario 2: Corporate America will ship more jobs overseas blaming Obama's tax policies for the offshoring.
Scenario 3: Bush's Frankestein Mr. Bin Laden will come out of hiding with the help of CIA, and do something and Obama will be blamed his pulling forces out of Iraq strengthened Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan?
Scenario 4: Crook clerics bungling funds obtained thru Bush's "Faith Based Initiative", would link eco based disasters (e.g. Katrina and Ike) with "Wrath of God" caused by American's electing "godless" Obama.
Scenario 5: Oil companies, making windfall profits during Bush era, will create oil crisis blaming Obama for not drilling the beaches.
No doubt that President Obama will have major issues to deal with...some from within..but he has been very thoughtful in surrounding himself with people that have the intelligence/know-how to aid him in making correct decisions...Obama/Biden will not be able to fix many years of MESS in a few months. My prayer is that after the hard fought election has been won we can come together not as a red state or a blue state but as the United States or America and get back to being the country our fore fathers struggled for us to be. I am here for the long haul...even if (heaven forbids) McCain wins.....I pray we unit as the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!..
OBAMA/BIDEN '08
Well its the truth and I am all for it.
Just imagine what a Catastrophe it would be if a crisis hit McCain and Palin
OH MY WORD... what a MISTAKE that would be!!
I am voting today... Obama/Biden!!
You sometimes have to wonder where Sen. Biden's loyalties lie. Then you realize he's the king of gaffes and you move on. As for a crisis in the first 6 months... who knows? There always seems to be some crisis or the other popping up every few months. It's usually only as big as the media makes it. Blame it on slow news days. I'm certain Sen. Obama will have a good group of people advising him on the crisis and I trust his judgement to do what's best for this country.
Ummm... Joe. Please stop sticking your foot in your mouth, Sir!
Jeeez,
Obama 08
This guy is sooooooooooooo kewl; i love Biden, he is "on-it".
I don't doubt the process will be painful. Tough decisions have to be made during next four years and that is to be expected. Joe, it's OK to speak the truth even it is painful to ears.
Straight talking! I've got a feeling something brutal is going to happen. And if these men are what they claim to be than, yes I will be supporting them 2 years from now. But it's like Joe said, it's going to be a test....If they botch it, you won't see me with a "yes we can" sign...I'll be holding a Ron Paul 12' sign!
Pretty scary considering that JFK was tested by Soviet nuclear weapons in Cuba. I don't see Obama with anything near the resolve that JFK had.
Well, it’s obvious that the next president would face a major obstacles and serious financial meltdown across the globe. However, the theme of this year’s election is that the whole nation, and world are looking for change. As Gen. Colin Powel put it, “we need to have a leader that’s transformable and who is wheeling to listen to the opposite side” in which such leadership could produce feasible solution to most problems that surrounding us. Nevertheless, the task is not going to be easy due to the deep-rooted problems with respect to economical, social, and among other things that the new administration would face in the near future.
As a result, the choice is clear that we need a leader who could have the judgment, knowledge, and none “erratic” behavior that could lead us out of the ditch. In addition, we need a leader who is not “divisive” and advocates hate among these intelligent people of US who knows better than of some of these leaders who wants to go one step ahead and 5 steps backward. I say, we refuse to choose the dark age era, rather let us choose the future and I am confident with God help, we will overcome.
Obama / Biden 08
So what are you saying Joe, putting Obama in the drivers seat is a bad choice. Its to late for you pal don't worry, He is "the ONE" he is the politically correct chosen one. He will do no wrong especially after we all get the bar codes tattoo on our left arms. After all how will you be able to tell the good people for Obama and the bad people not for Obama. By the way Joe I would not let Obama stand in back of you he has a bad habit of putting people under the bus just check his recent history, HA,HA,HA........
It is true...... It coming from our own homeland to be exact. Guess what? We are ready!!!!!
A "generated" crisis does not surprise me in the least, as I have been of the opinion a lot of what has happened in last few years was "generated"..by who, and for what purpose remains to be seen..I am sure when Obama gets elected, a LOT of things will emerge to make the public ask lots of questions, and demand answers..Texan, for Obama, voted early this morning, straight ticket, and sure makes me feel GOOD.
\white senior voted Obama
D.Bradshaw
Please Biden stop scaring me more than I am already. That's what I am afraid of...an early crisis if Obama is President. God help us all!!!
Someone please tell me that I'm dreaming and he didn't actually say that.
I dont know what that means but I dont like the sound of it.
All presidents are tested. I think we will have the right leader to get us through lord forbid any crisis.
This is something that must be realized. Once the election is over it does not mean it is time to stop paying attention. We the people must always being aware of and involved in what our government is doing. Michelle Obama was critisized for saying something that was very important. "Barack will never allow you to go back to your lives as usual, uninvolved, uninformed".
Patience persistence, and unity will be needed as the person who will be the next president has to clean up the mess of the last eight years.
No blank check for the DEM, bad for the country, need check and balance!!
Sounds to me like Biden was pointing out that Obama was a steady hand in this economic crisis and would do well if a crisis did occur in 6 months. I think its a great point. If you look at the two and the management of the current crisis, Obama wins hands down.
Looking at the state of the country, nothing Biden said comes as a surprise. There is a lot of work to do and true "change" means that the people who want things to stay the same are going to be pretty upset. We'll get through it.
Obama/Biden should be able to withstand any crisis poping up during their first term in office. I have not doubt about that. These guys are really clever and smart me.
Speaking strictly as an Obama supporter ...
I think they need to WIN in November FIRST before looking at Future Obstacles ...
Most of us know that I think. I am ready. I am ready for sanity and reason. We are already in a crisis and there are no magic bullets.
We know it is going to take years to restore our economy and our reputation in the world .We also know that our only chance is with Barrack and Joe. "Remember the old saying:
A journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step."
( I may have gotten the mileage wrong but you get the point)
A crisis will be a test for either candidate but what will make a difference will be the candidate that surrounds himself with seasoned, experienced, vibrant folks who have a vision for taking our country into the next century. We do not need the STALE MATES that have been running this country into the ground!!!
I sometimes wonder what the heck goes through Biden's mind while he's speaking.
How is that a good statement, then to latch on to it and repeat it, and make big deal out of it so it makes the news cycle.
Ignore 'experience' issues Joe.
Gosh man, row in the same direction as everyone else please.
is it too late to dump Biden from the ticket?
This sounds really awful. What is Biden talking about? He sounds like the football coach who wants to give every excuse that his team won't be as good as advertised so that people won't be suprised. Well don't worry Joe, millions of Americans won't be suprised. You said it yourself, "Because if they're popular, they're probably not sound." Hmmm, sounds like your running mate huh???
Biden looks a bit like McCain, but I love him. Hey Joe, are you losing your bearings too? Why playing with our fears when you don't know how would we understand your words?
Obama/Biden 08
Point of correction:
John/Palin would be tested in their first 6 months in the white house not Biden and ...
Go Sara 08
And inexperienced Obama won't be ready. Comparing Kennedy in his early years as President to Obama is ridiculous. Kennedy had been a Senator much longer, served in the military, and by today's standards of the Democrats would be considered a right winger. IF Obama is elected, then yes he will be tested, and I expect the law school professor to flunk the test.
Does Joe Biden now think that he is a prophet? Or does he know that the ludicrous, socialist ideas of the Big O will result in national and global crisis down the road? It is frightening to think that he may be the next VP.