November 6, 2008
Posted: November 6th, 2008 02:05 PM ET

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Vice President-elect Biden said Thursday that he has not spoken to Sen. McCain since the election but also said he was still friends with McCain.
Vice President-elect Biden said Thursday that he has not spoken to Sen. McCain since the election but also said he was still friends with McCain.

GEORGETOWN, Delaware (CNN) – As he headed back to Delaware to ceremonially “bury the hatchet” Thursday as part of a state tradition, Vice President-elect Joe Biden told reporters that John McCain was “still my friend.”

He also said that he and President-elect Obama had begun meeting daily to “flesh out the transition” – and did not deny speculation that Sen. John Kerry could be under consideration for a position in the new administration.

Last week, Biden had told reporters he was not sure if the friendship could be saved. “I don’t know, I hope [the friendship] is intact, John and I have not had a chance to speak,” Biden said. “I hope [it’s] intact because I still admire him, I still like him. ... I believe when this is over, win or lose, John and I are likely to be around in one form or another, in one job or another, and I hope, my hope is we can work together.”

The Delaware native said he hasn’t spoken to McCain – his friend of over three decades – since the Democratic ticket’s victory. Asked what he’d say to McCain and Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin if they were on hand, Biden seemed to reach out to his Senate colleague, but did not seem as eager to make peace with the Arizona senator’s running mate.

“I’d say John, we’re still friends,” he said, adding “I don’t know Sarah Palin. I’m not being a wiseguy, you know, it’s over. I mean, I think it’s pretty remarkable, for the all the ups and downs, [a] pretty remarkable run for her. I mean, here’s a woman who is out of Wasilla as a mayor and then governor for two years. I think it’s pretty remarkable, pretty remarkable.

“But John’s still my friend. I say, John, I need you. We need you. This is an opportunity. We really mean what we said.... Barack and I met yesterday, and we’ll be meeting every day for a while until we flesh out this cabinet and everybody else. But we really mean it. We’ve got to reach out, man. You can’t get from here to there with just Democrats, you can’t do it. And I, and I’m…well anyway, when I talk to John, that is, that’s my, that’s what I’m going to tell him.”

Biden returned to Delaware on Thursday to participate in the state’s tradition of Returns Day, the Thursday after Election Day when state party officials literally bury a hatchet while the winning and losing candidates ride in carriages together in a parade.

On the flight from Chicago, he regaled a small group of reporters with stories about the day and discussed the transition.

“There’s a sense of excitement about it because yesterday we really did, five of us in a room, seven of us in a room, really actually beginning to put together a government,” said Biden, who said he and Obama planned to meet every day. “We’ve thought a lot about it but it was the first time - he’s as superstitious as I was - and the first time we actually started talking about names and places and organizations and it’s…there’s a sense of we both know it’s going to be a very difficult road.

“...I think the world is looking to us - not Barack and me - looking to America in the same way the public’s looking to us. They sense there’s a need for immediate help, immediate help for people drowning,” said Biden. “Not a new form of our government but a new international architecture.

“We need some really good thinking and what I’m excited about is there’s an awful lot of talented people out there, an awful lot of talented people who are ready, who are thinking this way,” he added. “Thinking around the curve rather than just beginning to try to catch up.”

Asked if Sen. John Kerry - whose name has been floated for Secretary of State - is one of those people, Biden agreed but didn’t reveal anything more. “Senator Kerry’s one of those guys, sure.”

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Peter (CA)   November 6th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

I liked that John McCain making the concession speech. That was the John McCain I used to admire. Where has he been?

Politics is ugly, especially at this level so I am sure McCain and Biden will make up.

Now if the right wingers on these blogs would stop foaming at the mouth. How about an opportunity to see if we ALL can move the country forward? Scott? Debby?

Spiffy   November 6th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

I hope the power of change really works since Obama is far and away the least qualified person to become president in American history (not a partisan comment but a clearly-stated fact – don't believe me – look in a history book or ,since I don't hink a lot of folks know what books are these days, wikipedia).

I wish him

Spiffy   November 6th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

I hope the power of change really works since Obama is far and away the least qualified person to become person in American history (not a partisan comment but a clearly-stated fact – don't believe me – look in a history book or ,since I don't hink a lot of folks know what books are these days, wikipedia).

I wish him the best, but I don't know how far giving a good speech is going to get hime.

Anonymous   November 6th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

I believe that John McCain will do what he needs to do for this Country and I believe that Joe Biden was sincere in this statement.

All you politicians up there in DC – do what's right for the country – not what's necessarily right for you. You are there because "we the people" want the U.S.A. put back together again.
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Well said, but I doubt it will happen. Politicians are, by and large, power hungry and would cut their own mother's throat for political advancement. They care about the people they represent when they need out vote, but then forget about us after they're in office – that is until the next election cycle comes around.

Sadly, I fear Obama will be no different (just like McCain wouldn't have). I hope that I'm proven wrong in this regard, but I'm not counting on it. The last two presidents who I felt weren't self-serving backstabbers were Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford before him, and we saw how effective they were as presidents.

Jim in Miami   November 6th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Interesting how the dems whined incessantly for 8 years and now have become self-righteous. Self-righteous, short sighted when it somes to the realignment the war will bring in the middle east (just like years of occupation realigned Germany and Japan from threats to allies) and blind to the real lessons of the financial crisis (dems pushing the 'right' of housing by loosening credit standards through Freddie and Fannie). FDR prolonged the depression for a decade with his nonsense policies and here we go again.

why the division?   November 6th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

McCain = pretty amazing man actually... just not meant to be President.... more representative of the past and old ideas.

Obama = charismatic and invigorating... what America needs in a bad time... represents the future and innovation.

Biden = a nice bridge between the old and the new... honest and real.

Palin = a mistake in so many ways... she represents a last ditch attempt to hang on to old traditions and deny the change that is occuring.... being a woman, she should have represented progress, but it was just the opposite.

Hilary Clinton = a great politician and a great woman... she could have been a great President and still might.... I hope she has a strong voice in the new government.

Just my take. I think republicans have had some very good representatives at times, but also tend to alienate these more moderate supporters by being too right wing.

By the way, some republicans on here seem misinformed as to which party initiated NAFTA. That was Reagan and the Republicans.
See this link:
http://archives.cbc.ca/economy_business/trade_agreements/topics/536/

It was Clinton who signed on Mexico, but that was always in the cards in the original proposals. So, don't like NAFTA, don't blame the democrats.

Anonymous   November 6th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

That "liberal media" stuff is just whiny crap from people who can't win an argument about policy or issues. It's really to stupid to even take seriously. The mainstream media is all owned by large corporations – since when are those bastions of liberality? I guess some folks don't remember how the media lied for Bush to get his second war started. They only became "liberal" when the facts started looking bad for Chimpy.
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Uh, no. The media is overwhelmingly liberal. That's not an opinion – it is a FACT. Most members of the media identify themselves as liberal (over 70 percent). People in Hollywood are rich and overwhelmingly media, so that shoots down your large corporation argument, too. Hey, I can freely admit that Fox is heavily biased towards the right. I find it laughable that people can't do the same when talking about the likes of MSNBC.

public opinion   November 6th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Breaking news!! Correction: Obama is not an african american, he is half black, and half white. So just as much of the time he is referred to as a black man he could easily and equally be referred to as a white man. Its just the facts people, sorry to burst your bubbles, but thems the facts, Obama is not the first african american president, he is the first HALF black, and HALF white president. aight! Peace

laura   November 6th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

How sweet, Joe is worried about his friendship with McCain. HHmmm I wonder if McCain said to Palin ' Keep in touch.... buddy'

KLEE   November 6th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

I believe that John McCain will do what he needs to do for this Country and I believe that Joe Biden was sincere in this statement.

All you politicians up there in DC – do what's right for the country – not what's necessarily right for you. You are there because "we the people" want the U.S.A. put back together again.

TyWebb   November 6th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Hey, "Anonymous", McCain lost...get over it.

Palin can go back now and commit more ethics violations.

Sour grapes already   November 6th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Annon.:
2 wrongs dont make a right. Be the bigger person, stand up to the hate.

It wont stop if people keep listening, supporting, repeating the lies and ignorance.

Those who dont even try to help rebuild, obviously like the mess the way it is and just want to whine about it.

Lauren independent voter California   November 6th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

I don't know about you, joe biden, but I would never be friends with someone who tried every dirty trick in the book to win an alection. If he were really your friend, he would have ran an honorable campaign against you and obama. With friends like that you don't need any enemies.

Bill Z   November 6th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Hmmm...the Chair of the Tri-Lateral Commission, a Bonesman, some Bilderbergers, a bunch of folks who orchestrated the takeover of the NYSE's board of directors, and several members of Clinton's cabinet, all working with a guy who promised to be my Senator for the full six years, then changed his mind, then agreed to accept public financing, then changed his mind. I wonder if that is what he means by 'Change'?

To me, a registered Democrat of 35 years, who could not even bring himself to vote this year, it simply means, "No, we CAN't!"

Joel Parkes   November 6th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

I like Joe.

Joe the Troll   November 6th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

That "liberal media" stuff is just whiny crap from people who can't win an argument about policy or issues. It's really to stupid to even take seriously. The mainstream media is all owned by large corporations – since when are those bastions of liberality? I guess some folks don't remember how the media lied for Bush to get his second war started. They only became "liberal" when the facts started looking bad for Chimpy.

Anonymous   November 6th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

If the media is so liberal, how did George W. Bush get elected twice? Bottom line is the media "reports" the events, they don't make them up. Find someone else to blame.
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By the people who voted for him. The media tried to sink him (ever hear of Dan Rather?). And the media reports the events they want. If you think otherwise, I feel sorry for you.

Vicki in GA   November 6th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

If the media is so liberal, how did George W. Bush get elected twice? Bottom line is the media "reports" the events, they don't make them up. Find someone else to blame.

Anonymous   November 6th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

John Kerry in the cabinet?

Maybe Obama can find positions Walter Mondale and Michael Dukakis, too.

Change, my a!@

Conservative James, Phoenix, AZ   November 6th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

My, my, the conservative vermin are coming out from under the refrigerator.

Guess what? Obama is our next President. Get over it.

You won't . You'll blame every rainy day on him.

Anonymous   November 6th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

STOP the HATE . The fear/hate mongers on the right radio and tv are destructive and evil.
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I agree – however, the liberal media was also destructive and evil to Bush. So, it works both ways...

Sour grapes already   November 6th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

How amazing it is that the repubs are such sour grapes already.
They had 8YEARS their way and our Country has been run into the ground.....all we hear is the boo hooing , crying, whining and complaining from them. GET OVER IT.

They are the reason why our Country is falling apart. THEIR President (bush) had his way for 8 long long years and look at the outcome. It wouldnt occur to any of them to come together and fix and repair the damage so we can all have better lives in America.
STOP the HATE . The fear/hate mongers on the right radio and tv are destructive and evil.

wakeupamerica   November 6th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

C'mon people. America has spoken and its time for us to UNITE and HEAL.

Anonymous   November 6th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

John Kerry in the cabinet? And how is this change exactly???

Obama=Typical Politician.

Anonymous   November 6th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I wonder where Biden will plagarize his speeches from now that he's VP?

Anonymous   November 6th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Biden have you ever heard the saying if you play with fire you will get burned? Just leave John McCain alone, we don't need him not even a little bit.
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Yup, the spirit of bi-partisianship here. Nice open-minded comment.

Anonymous   November 6th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

There are some really harsh comments coming from Dems. Let's leave that to the Repubs. We as Dems should be better than that. We have to set the example.
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No kidding – despite what many democrats claim, many can be the most mean-spirited, least tolerant people around.

N. S. Huntsville, Al   November 6th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Biden have you ever heard the saying if you play with fire you will get burned? Just leave John McCain alone, we don't need him not even a little bit.

United we stand...   November 6th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

ANGIE November 6th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

OBAMA SUPPORTERS
Stop Hating on John Mccain, Yes he did some wrong things and used Poor Judgement. But he served our Country and he still is a US Senator please show Senator Mccain Respect THE CAMPAIGNS ARE OVER!
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I couldn't agree more!!

Time to look forward and UNITE.

Anonymous   November 6th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

>>Joe Biden was much kinder to John McCain than McCain was to >>Joe during this election.

How, exactly???

Anchoa   November 6th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

John McCain begat Sarah Palin, at least on the national stage. Now it's his responsibility to counter the extremist right wing bile she'll soon start spewing from her own media platform.

REPUBLIC OF TEXAS   November 6th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

FRIENDS LIKE BIDEN-WHO NEEDS ENEMIES

Rayford   November 6th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

There are some really harsh comments coming from Dems. Let's leave that to the Repubs. We as Dems should be better than that. We have to set the example.

vahe   November 6th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

its over joe move on.... i think joe plays politics thats all hahah obama 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Karen   November 6th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Maybe he will lose his fake smile in the white house.

JDC   November 6th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Of course he's your (stupid) friend. He will reach across the aisle and help you accomodate Marxism.

Matt   November 6th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Too bad for you MW...4 years of campaigning for 2012 isn't going to help you when it's full of Obama bringing our country back in line, especially when you can't rely on a Republican controlled Congress to mess with him every step of the way. The vote is in, the man has been chosen and the mandate has been delivered. Cry it out, purge your tears and stop living in denial so you can move on with a healthier life.

Tony   November 6th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

All politicians are hypocrites!

stacy   November 6th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

maybe he will grow some sophistophication since he going to be
Vice President.

Marie   November 6th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Where's the Nightingale ,JP ,and the Hillary/Now Suppoters Of McCain and Scott why can't you people be human for once in your life.Do you even know what it means to give a person a chance?As OUR future president said in his speech on Tuesday night to those that chosed not to support him that he needs you.McCain conceded with grace and I admire him for that and now you must concede with the hatetred that I have seen in your comments for months.You know in our lives from day to day we all never know what may happen to us that that we may have to ask God to forgive us.So I take this time to say to you that words are nothing unless you mean them and I truly don't think you do mean them because deep down without even knowing you I beleive you are good people.All I ask is that you say to yourself is don't judge Obama until you give him a chance and if he is the person you thought he would be as president then you should have your say.But just put yourself in his place and if it was you that asked the american people to trust you what would you expect us to say to you?Newspapers, the internet and the media have embedded so much in the minds of all of us that we don't know the truth from what's false.But if it's race I don't know if it really makes a difference

Matt   November 6th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Dear "Attorney in FL":

The Republicans-pretending-to-be-Democrats who supported HIllary charade is over. It didn't work during the election and it certainly isn't going to work in dampening our spirits, snuffing our hope and generating doubt now.

Thank you,

The American People

J.C.   November 6th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

If Senator McCain could still work with President Bush after their 2000 campaign fight, I am sure McCain can still be a good friend of Biden.
He had seen it all and this is nothing.

MW   November 6th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

I would rather see the United States go down than go Socialist. I will never accept him as president. The 2012 campaign has already started.

Matt   November 6th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

I think Biden speaks for all of us on this one. Whether you agree or disagree with McCain, he provides a necessary counterpoint that helps balance our government. There is NOTHING more American than to dissent, to question, to speak your mind freely when you disagree. Apparently, his own party has forgotten his value in that respect, but we shouldn't.

Greed is not good   November 6th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Some friend...McCain got a fat slice of humble pie. Yes it's over. Maybe Joe can talk some sense into his old friend and work for Obama now.

Stokie   November 6th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Today I asked my eight year old son to name some countries in Africa, he came up with 6. Apparently Sarah Palin believed Africa was a country and asked if South Africa was a region of that country. My eight year old knows more International geography than Sarah Palin.

I think we should stop bashing Sarah, she is just an opportunist.. Anyone and everyone responsible for picking her as VP should take responsibility. And those that are still promoting her as a future candidate are reckless and incompetent.

tom   November 6th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

The Obama supporters can all enjoy winning the election and the success they have obtained – you worked for it and earned it. But – healing and reconciliation will take time. The bitterness of the past ten years will not be healed overnight simply by telling us conservs & repubs that we now want to make nice since we won. There has been way too much negativity thrown at Bush and the Repubs/conservs since 2000 to expect us to simply cross over or readily line up to drink the koolaid. Yes, we will cooperate where we can but we will also oppose you when we disagree with you and think our principles are better. Total and blind allegiance to Obama like those posting here – will not happen. Obama & Biden & your left leaning congress must prove themselves and show their intent of not making the US a model of Europe before the repubs/conservs will begin to trust the opposition and annoit him as the chose one. TIme heals all wounds just as it hopefully will here. Just don't expect immediate results.

Attorney in FL   November 6th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

yeah right...just like Obama is Hillary's "friend". lol

She should be the one being sworn into the Presidency. This little boy is a joke.....a big joke with a lot of lofty rhetoric. I can't believed he pulled the wool over my fellow Democrats eyes. Its shameful.

Really   November 6th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Scott November 6th, 2008 2:42 pm ET
"As if it is not remarkable that a first term JUNIOR Senator who never even served out his full term was elected President. Running a state is far more complicated than being a junior Senator who was not around long before running for President…"

Well Scott, and yet he managed to run a campaign that blew McCain off the charts. Does that tell you something about his mettle? And he might be a JUNIOR Senator but how many JUNIOR Senators did you see rise up to the level that he did? I guess if you have the talent and the courage to fulfil your dreams, anything is possible! And he did exactly that! And for that he deserves respect from everyone of us Americans!

And Patriotson, you can definitely expect a lot of lobbying! From the American people that is! Because that is who donated those billions; we were investing in our future and it wasn't in vain! Now, the change has started. Go to his website, you can make your voice heard. Do something for the people rather than being bitter, http://www.change.gov.

mr carter   November 6th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

well put tori... stop the sour loser mentalitty and help move the country forward.. after all, the main goal is country first, right???

Jim in Miami   November 6th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Such blind euphoria by the fan club. This transformational change is nothing more than old, stale big government policies repackaged with slick rhetoric. Too bad the deciding electorial segment is too young to remember and too self-absorbed to study and understand a world of cases studies. Being media darlings doesn't change bad policy – and, in Biden's case, bad instincts.

THE END OF AMERICA by OBAMA   November 6th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

Biden, you are truly the gray-green slimy stuff at the bottom of the stink barrel. You truly are disgusting.I'm so glad obama will make you stay in the basement.

Joe in NJ   November 6th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

How come CNN doesn't report on all the gaffes that Biden has made? Despite what you may have heard, Palin had a better handle on what the VP actually does than Biden did even though he's been around a lot longer.

jersey   November 6th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

wow scott, you really won't let this go. Granted it's barely been 48 hours after the election, but c'mon man. Unity is forming before your eyes. i guess that's not quite good enough...

g.robinsuck   November 6th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Oh G. Robinson...typical of partisan liberals. Sore winners AND sore losers. Obama would be ashamed of your attitude.

Retired USN, Norfolk VA   November 6th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Well put Joe, the election is over and now it's time to work together to get this country going

Independent Patriot   November 6th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

For Scott ... It is far more complicated to manage the Harvard Law Review than to get a degree in communications after bumbling around 4-5 different schools also.

And really more complicated to forge the diverse coalition that spoke in the election the other night.

Have some faith in talent and conviction and be a patriot. Come on this ride with the rest of us and enjoy America and being American. It won't hurt to have someone thoughtful in the White House, I promise.

Conservative business owner in NY   November 6th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

I voted for the other guy, and I was starting to make my self feel better about Obama being elected... That is until I read about John Kerry possibly being Secretary of State.... What happened to changing how Washington was run? I guess just dole out appointments based on who was the most loyal and when. I guess we can expect to see windbags Kerry and Powell both in the administration due to their support.

This isn't a great way to win the hearts of those who didn't vote for you Mr Obama.

QwaseZeb   November 6th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

McCain's concession speach was Mcain speaking his words. The campaigning was over, and he went back to being himself. I am confident he will not be a sore loser, but will play a part in leading the republicans to unite and build this country. Whatever disdain he showed for Obama on the campaign trail, seemed Tuesday to have been put aside. He is a great American.

patriotson   November 6th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Of course Joe wants to reach out to the man he spoke so highly of, up until the point Obama tapped him as VP. Biden never believed the ill remakes he made, but like all power-hungry people, they will stab you in the back for a nickel. This campaign cost Obama 5.2 billion. I wonder who he owes favors to now, since this was the most spent in history. I guess we can expect more lobbying than ever over the next four years. These people didn't give money to him for nothing. No one ever does. If you want someone to change Washington, vote for the guy who barely has enough money to buy a commercial. At least we know he owes nobody anything.

Independent   November 6th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

CNN tries too hard to read into things. They should not add lines of speculation like: "but did not seem as eager to make peace with the Arizona senator’s running mate."

He just met Palin a couple months ago and they didn't really have a lot of dirt thrown at each other. Their VP debate was the most civil debate this election, and after the VP debate both their families stayed on stage mingling with each other for longer than usual.

What was Joe Biden supposed to say about Palin? What he said is perfectly in line with what anyone would say about someone they they've only known for a couple months.

J.D.   November 6th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

McCain has an opportunity to go down in history as a transformative political figure and role model himself - if he now chooses to work collaboratively with the Obama Administration in a dramatic way for those issues on which they agree. When Clinton and Bush Sr. work together on disaster relief issues, for example, it sets a tone that we can disagree on some things but agree on others. It would be good for both men, and for the country.

GA Independent   November 6th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Joe (the REAL Joe) is a good guy – always was, always will be. And he will make a terrific VP. Go Joe, Go!

I love the bury the axe custom. It might be a good thing for families and friends split by politics this time to do the same!

Canadian POV   November 6th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Biden and McCain are masters at the campaign game and know very well that what gets said during the race is not necessarily what one person feels about another on a personal level. Clinton made up with Obama and Biden will make up McCain. They are wise men that know that the future requires an end to bitter, divisive, partisanship. Its why Obama won over the negativity of the Republicans. McCain's concession speech was graceful and mostly a plea for unity behind the new president. If he had ran a campaign from such a higher ground, he may not have lost the way he did.

Palin was the biggest mistake of his political career and the vile, divisiveness that she inspired is what sunk him. The "base" does not represent America and has held an illegitimate grip on the White House for the last eight years. The coalition with the Evangelicals, the De-regulators and War Hawks crumbled and all that was left was a nasty segment of the population that espoused everything that the world has come to fear in the US. Obama and Biden give everyone hope for a brighter future and dare I say, "the real America" to shine again.

John   November 6th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Biden is still McCain's friend. That's nice, but EVERYBODY is apparently McCain's friend, my friends.

gl, Pittsburgh   November 6th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

I would hop to see Obama work with McCain. I agree the old McCain is back and I am glad.

mmd   November 6th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Joe the Vice President get over mccain he has joe the plumber.
let yesterdays be gone.

Cindy   November 6th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Good ol Joe the Friend.

John McCain pretty much layed off criticizing Joe Biden during the campaign. Biden did the role of an opposing running mate, and criticized McCain. But he didn't get personal about it. I'm sure McCain understands this. Likewise, I hope the Dems come to an understanding with Joe the Lieberman. He was supporting his friend. Maybe a little bit too much, but... sometimes that's what friends do. Like John McCain, Joe Lieberman is still a good guy.

Catholic-mom-4-OBAMA   November 6th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

@ SCOTT..... GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT! OBAMA HAS BEEN A U.S. SENATOR FOR...........FOUR...........YEARS! GET IT?

PLEASE STOP THE HATE********STOP THE LIES**********************

PEACE.

Three Cheers   November 6th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Sen. McCain is awesome....

a soldiers' soldier......

Sir, your Civility and Dignity at the End was inspiring and re-captured the hero I admired.

Along with the President-elect, you have my support.

PS. Laws were broken, men tortured, servants were outed (Plame) , lies were encouraged......dont let them get away with it

PL   November 6th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

I wonder if McCain is aware their still friends??? lol

THE TRUTH   November 6th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

If I were John McCain, I would say.... Joe WHO>>> Sorry I'd don't know you. A man that would stand and say he would be proud to run with John and then turn around so he could get a seat on the Obama team is not a friend. Neither is HIllary. I think alot alot of people you will find later will lose alot respect even for Hillary.

And Please CNN< ABC MSNBC.

Leave Sara Palin Alone.. She is not your pawn.

A Woman In California For Obama   November 6th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Well, I will say McCain gave a nice concession speech. It's funny that he was annoyed with the boos only on this particular night. Although he was mean spirited and angry throughout the campaign, I do hope because of his service to this country Obama will reach out and give him some type of position. Having said that, I will not miss the following:

1. Sarah the ignorant governor
2. Todd the good for nothing husband
3. Rick the bird faced lobbyist
4. Joe the plumber
5. Cindy the drug user; and most of all
6. Tucker Bounds the prick with the bad hair do

Sylvia   November 6th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Let by gones be by gones and focus on the future. What is a priortiy now is the new President's agenda. McCain will enjoy his retirement. All is well.

The Other Campaign Strategist @ 115th & Amsterdam Ave.   November 6th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Joe -

Great work in helping the team get over the goal line with those in Appalachian and rural areas. They feared our man Hussien for no reason. Now that he's in, they will see how foolish their fears were.

How would you like to be Secretary of State in 2011? You will be 69 years old then and with a 2nd Obama term, you could leave that office at age 75.

This would free Obama to run for re-election with the party's standard bearer for the years 2016 to 2024 guaranteeing 16 years of Democratic rule in the office of president.

Obama could then select a very qualified, moderate-to-conservative woman as his 2nd VP thereby bolstering his re-election and positioning her to be the 1st woman president in 2016.

Rahme Emmanuel could then be her VP. Joe, we need you to see the big picture here.

Dixie AZ   November 6th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Congratulations, Joe. You will make a great VP. I admired your poise in the VP debate. It must have taken all your will power to keep from tearing Palin apart. She certainly left her neck hanging out and ready for the axe.

mayah   November 6th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Intelligent , respectful, and polite gentleman, do what is right sir, a CHANGE as come...

lori   November 6th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

obama was not only a junior u.s. senator, but also a 2 term state senator and he went to harvard law where he was president of the harvard law review, elected by conservatives and liberals alike. palin may have had more 'legislative' experience on her resume as a governor of a very small state (less than the population of the city of detroit) and mayor of a city the size of my thumb where thursday is 'check-writing-day', but she went to 6 different no-admissions-requirements-colleges to get her undergrad degree in a non-relevent major, whereas obama is a brilliant visionary leader. get over it and join in the surge of global support.

szasz   November 6th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Fellow republicans I'm a little confused. Is it better to help the democratic captain save the sinking ship or to work against him because he isn't a republican?

David   November 6th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Biden and McCain are both honorable men and I see Biden, McCain and Obama working together for the betterment of the country. The John McCain of old came out and made a great concession speech. The 'Mac" is back.

Good Luck to Obama, Biden, McCain, and Palin.

They all deserve our support and respect.

May the transition be a smooth one and may this be a government that all people will come to support and love.

Bruce   November 6th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

This is the " reach acrosss the aisle" mentality that is going to be needed. Good for you Joe.
Joe the VP.....

Lisa T   November 6th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Scott, seek therapy – you really need it!

3strikes   November 6th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

those two are goin to be making the gravest decisions and the millions that voted for those two clowns are goin to be seriously regretting

Debby   November 6th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

OH shut up Biden this isn't the sandbox.

Justin, ny   November 6th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

This administration has the capability of doing some pretty amazing things. with the right people in place (democrats and republicans who might differ in philosophy, but share the same goals) we could really turn this country around. Obama has proven that he has sound judgement and character – lets hope is cabinet selections show the same thing.

Susan   November 6th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Good. Let's all work together for THIS country!

Jim   November 6th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Oh Scott November 6th, 2008 2:42 pm ET,

You're so cute. Keep fighting the fight.

G. Robinson   November 6th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

I don't believe McLoser is saying the same thing.

YES WE DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wally©   November 6th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Joe the Biden...

The gift that's reaching out to an 'old and true' friend...

What a great guy !!!

Joe   November 6th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

After all the lies and insults Joe Biden cast at John McCain and Sarah Palin, I hope, my hope, um, uh, (bides an idiot) is that when they meet, John McCain punches him right in the mouth and says "now say it to my face you spineless little worm"!

Ken in NC   November 6th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

You go Joe. Way to go. THE HEALING HAS BEGUN.

democrats /PA   November 6th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

why wouldnt they be ? they are to of a kind
both old and spend spend spend
it will break this country

Dawn   November 6th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Political races can take a toll on any kind of friendship, especially if you had worked together for a long time.

During his stump he had made a gaff and said John Maclaine. (He must had been watching the Die Hard movies) and then he said I don't really know him anymore.

VP elected Joe Biden comes from traditional Coal Region beliefs, value your friendships..

keep our country safe;

mike   November 6th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

He may run his mouth off at times but Biden is a good man and he means what he says-he just says too much of it.

SoHappyInOregon   November 6th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Biden rocks!I love his CrestWhite smile! Palin needs to go home.

Patrick   November 6th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Please if you really are about unity do not select John Kerry for Sec. of state, he is not a uniter. If they were true to their word they would have Sen. McCain in their cabinet at some position.

Kris in Denver   November 6th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

I'd love to see Delaware's Return Day happen everywhere, maybe even go national. The 'bury the hatchet' symbolism is awesome.

Joe, I hope McCain can recover and become the 'old' McCain again, and that your friendship can be salvaged. I wouldn't have the strength to try, after what happened during the campaign. You're a better person than I for being willing to try.

GOP Lost   November 6th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

As soon as Mc Cain is able to distance himself from this Palin lady the sooner he can repair his tattered reputation.

Simmy   November 6th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

tBeware of wolves in sheep's clothing! Out the heart the mouth speaks! You can forgive a person yet move on.

ANGIE   November 6th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

OBAMA SUPPORTERS
Stop Hating on John Mccain, Yes he did some wrong things and used Poor Judgement. But he served our Country and he still is a US Senator please show Senator Mccain Respect THE CAMPAIGNS ARE OVER!

renard   November 6th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

When I was a kid we used to fight each other and afterwards we could be friends, it was funny because our parents would be there making sure it was a fair fight. It's to bad that today after a political contest people cant be friends I think it is very silly and childish.

Denise Bolin   November 6th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Obama/Biden took the high road and continue to do so. Let McCain heal a little and I'm sure he'll be back stronger than ever. It will be nice to see the old John McCain again – it'll also be fabulous not to see Sarah Palin again.

Nana5   November 6th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Joe, you have got to be kidding. With "friends" like you who would need an enemy????? You are still the pathetic blabber-mouth you started out to be. Don't try to be "buddy-buddy" now after all the nasty hateful vile things you had to say about McCain. Or did you forget these things were actually recorded and on national television. Best thing you can do is just shut up because everytime you open your mouth something stupid comes out.

God help us. You who voted for them just don't get it at all.

cat   November 6th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Let mcCain be McCain ..He get over it...

Hilary   November 6th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Hopefully McCain will take the loss like a man and not hold a grudge.

KJL   November 6th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Senator Biden knows the race would have been closer, and might have ended differently, without Sarah Palin.

Gia in Los Angeles, CA   November 6th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

This is an administration that can unite the parties and the country. We've already had way too much division and animosity. It's time for peace - within this country and between this country and others.

Scott   November 6th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

As if it is not remarkable that a first term JUNIOR Senator who never even served out his full term was elected President. Running a state is far more complicated than being a junior Senator who was not around long before running for President...

Greg M.   November 6th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

O.K. President Obama let's get busy. The world is has witnessed the victory of positive change. Lets go in history as the best Presidents ever. Take your time and fix what the republicans have messed up. We will all help, just keep being visible and keep talking to us on the Micheal Basinden show. We are inviting you and your family to Baton Rouge, La. and the Biden family.

Obama 08'..............................................................................

Independent_me   November 6th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Joe Biden was much kinder to John McCain than McCain was to Joe during this election.

gt   November 6th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

FREINDS LIKE YOU WHO NEEDS THEM ,,,,,,,

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