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[vees]

Poll RAVE reviews for Biden's Act?

My early ruminations on Biden, and some associated links.

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[phil_g]

Biden adds a lot to places where Obama is a bit weak, and I can certainly see Obama sending him out to do foreign relations work.

He's not the candidate I'd be happiest about, but I think he's a candidate that will solidly ground Obama's electability. (i.e. those low-income, blue-collar voters that aren't so comfortable with Obama might have more of a reason to vote for him now.)

meh

[illusiongrl]

you need a 5th option - yes and no. Certainly there is no shortage of douchebaggery in Biden's past, and he's a total corporate whore. But there are positives, too, in terms of what he can do for Obama (yay, claws and teeth!), and like you said it keeps him away from actual legislation. So ultimately I come out at whatever. Obama is no progressive, so I'm not particularly surprised that his running mate isn't either, though I am of course disappointed. Coulda been better, coulda been worse. Whatever. They'll get my vote, but you still won't find me over here holding my breath for change.

[vees]

It's all so clear now.

[wasabi_poptart]

I fear I may be leaving myself wide open for a flaming here, but I honestly think Obama's choice of VP is irrelevant. Given the only other voting option come November is John "Manchurian Candidate" McCain, I wouldn't have cared if he chose the corpse of Gerald Ford.

[tlcbird]

I agree with what Maya said, you need a 5th option. Too many factors.

That said, as go all things politically pragmatic, I pretty much agree with this.

Is what it is.

[unprotoize]

Biden's cool on foreign policy but sucks on all things domestic. I think he'll help Obama's electability but has virtually none of his own, which means we'll be screwed in 8 years.