Biden: I'd say yes to being VP
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(CNN) – Delaware Sen. Joe Biden on Sunday appeared to violate a widely unwritten rule among those with a remote shot at becoming a vice presidential nominee: He actually admitted he would take the job.
"The answer I’ve got to say is yes," the former Democratic presidential candidate said on NBC's "Meet the Press" when asked if he'd be willing to serve as Barack Obama's No. 2.
The frank answer is a sharp departure from the responses of many of those in both parties considered to be in the running for the job, most of whom repeatedly say they are not interested in the position and do not expect to be seriously considered for it. Some, such as Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, have even flatly said they will not serve if asked.
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Speaking on Sunday, Biden added he did not "want to be asked" to serve as vice president. But the six-term senator with a lengthy foreign policy resume said he would not refuse to help his party's presidential nominee in that capacity.
"Of course [I would say yes]," he said. "If the presidential nominee thought I could help him win - am I going to say to the first African-American candidate about to make history in the world that, 'No, I will not help you out like you want me to'? Of course . . . I'll say yes."
CNN................Of course [I would say yes]," he said. "If the presidential nominee thought I could help him win — am I going to say to the first African-American candidate about to make history in the world that, 'No, I will not help you out like you want me to'? Of course . . . I'll say yes.".............I think Sen. Joe Biden Is just what the Doctor Order
...........His lengthy foreign policy resume would help The party in that capacity...........GREAT CHOICE!!!!!
Why do they want your help now Mr. Biden?. You are too good to be just vice-president. On the other hand, you are probably right when you say they need your help badly. Obama needs someone who has the experience on how to run this country since he absolutely have zero on this matter. Why will he be running when there are more qualified people? I am truly disappointed on him being the presumed nominee because he was running based on race. Even if you run with him, I am sorry that I have to look the other way and vote for Senator Mccain. At least I know a lot what he stands for. All talk and no substance is not my basis for electing someone who would determine the fate of this country.
I like Joe, he's the man... McCrazy, I have news for you... there is no comparison between Obama and the fool you voted for (Bush).
Joe Biden's probably the perfect choice.
Great team!
The 2 most liberal, out of touch candidates in the Democratic Primary on the same ticket? God help all of us who fought to have the voice of the moderate branch of the Dem party heard for a change.
this would be an INCREDIBLE VP. He's honest, he's frank,he doesn't mix his words, he's got incredible foreign policy experience, and he and Barack seem to get along nicely.
Would love for Joe to be VP. Is it bad that he's honest about saying "yes" not one bit, cause he's being HONEST!
Both deeply beholden to Big Agribusiness, the most heavily subsidized industry in America today, by both taxpayer money and cheap illegal immigrat labor. Of course, they will want to promote growing corn for fuel instead of food rather than drilling/refining more oil because it is wildly profitable to agribusiness. The price of food AND oil will keep going up, up, up....
TRAITOR. THAT IS WHY HE ENDORSED BARACK OBAMA. HE WANTS THIS IN RESPONSE TO HIS ENDORSEMENT. JUST LIKE POLITICANS.
I hope sen. obama will seriously consider sen. biden. this will be the best no-nonsense man for the job. we will not have another sneeky chaney, that's for sure.
Joe Biden? No way! Doesn't anyone remember he's a plagerizing liar? Besides being a slick willy. And I'm a democrat do or die. If Biden is on the ticket, I'm an independent.
McCrazy....thats just crazy talk. Your girl Hillary would be no count as president. My man McCain is the one. You might as well get on the McCain train. Its picking up steam.
He does give Obama some experience to cover his lack of experience. But I wonder if he will be able to control Obama's Liberalism as he is the most Liberal Voting Member of the Senate. I doubt anyone will control Obama's ideology! Obama is Chicago Politics through and through! We will go back to the 60's failed socialism and Jimmy Carter Economics and Energy Policy!
McCain 08
It doesn't matter who Obama and McCain choose, these blogs will fill up with the usual complainers.
Since Obama has no track record and practically no experience for the job, it seems he'll even need a map to find the Oval Office.
For that, and other reasons ~~ like getting VOTES ~~ he NEEDS HILLARY as VP.
Better go for Hillary if you want the White house.
McCrazy, you and the rest of the hilaryites are taking this too far. Hilary lost, and even with limbaugh's operation chaos tatics( so called 18 million votes), she couldn't beat obama. do what's good for the country and our party and throw your support behind obama or just sit quietly on the sidelines.
I happen to like Joe Biden, he'd be a VP with a lot of gravitas. I'd vote for Obama faster with Biden on the ticket.
He'd volunteer for anything to stay in the light!!
That is a refreshing change. I'm sure Obama will make a good choice.
Clinton-Barr '08. Change is bad.
Joe Biden would make a great choice for V.P. , he seems quite intelligent and has great foreign policy experience.
However, I think he was telling the truth when he said he's not interested. Biden is just more truthful than the average politician so he's gonna tell the truth; if Obama asked he would have to serve.
I think he would be a great VP ,then the country can't use the excuse well Obama was not experienced on Foreign Policy and we were at war, Joe Biden's FP experience makes McCain look like the amateur he is. What a true Democrat who is willing to help the party .
Obama/Biden 08!!!!
YES WE CAN DEMOCRATS !!!
Anyone but Hillary for VP.
OBAMA (2008 -16)
Hillary. No other choice.