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Obama Chooses Biden for Running Mate, Local Politicians React Save Email Print
Posted: 3:25 PM Aug 23, 2008
 Last Updated: 5:31 PM Aug 24, 2008
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Web site has been updated and the text messages have gone out. Delaware Senator Joe biden is Barack Obama's choice as running mate.

The selection of the 65-year-old Biden is seen striking a balance on the ticket by picking a a seasoned congressional veteran well-versed in foreign policy and defense issues.

Obama announced the pick on his Web site with a photo of the two men and an appeal for donations. A text message went out shortly afterward that said, "Barack has chosen Senator Joe Biden to be our VP nominee."

Biden's three decades in the Senate give him more than ten years seniority over Republican candidate John McCain. Biden chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Biden has a generally liberal voting record and a reputation as a long-winded orator who speaks his mind.

Obama and Biden plan their debut Saturday outside the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois.


Here is a statement from Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV):
    “I am thrilled that Barack Obama chose Joe Biden to be the future Vice President. Joe Biden is my friend and I have had the honor of working with him in the Senate on some of the most pressing issues facing our country. He is a passionate American who has fought hard for good healthcare, better jobs, improving education, and a strong, tough and principled national security strategy. Joe Biden not only brings his experience in national security and foreign policy, he also shares a lifelong understanding of what working families need and deserve. I look forward seeing him campaign in West Virginia.”

Here is a statement from Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH):

    "Joe Biden is a dedicated public servant and a devoted family man. He has spent his career working to protect American families and will be invaluable in helping Senator Obama fight for the middle class. It has been my pleasure to call Joe a friend and colleague. I look forward to working with him as part of an Obama White House in charting a new course for middle class families and for our nation."

Here is a statement from Governor Steve Beshear (D-KY):

    "I am thrilled that Senator Obama has chosen Senator Joe Biden as his vice presidential running mate. With his vast national security, foreign policy and judicial experience, and a lifetime of service, I feel confident our nation and the Commonwealth will be well served by Sen. Biden. Though I had urged Sen. Obama to consider Senator Hillary Clinton as his running mate, I am confident his campaign conducted a thorough analysis of potential running mates, and I enthusiastically support the Obama Biden ticket. After eight years of the disastrous Bush Cheney administration, our state and our nation need and deserve a change."
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Posted by: james on Sep 2, 2008 at 08:14 AM
I think Biden is a good choice, WE all know he has more experience than Palin, and since experience is what Mcbush has been talking about, dosent make any since to pick someone with out any. Is she qualified to run a country if something happens to Mcbush, I dont think so. lets face all he (mcbush} is trying to do is get hilarys voters and even though they are alittle mad they arent dunb enough to vote for Mcbushes more of the same
Posted by: gogogo on Aug 30, 2008 at 04:13 PM
Obama in 08
Posted by: We get the leaders we deserve on Aug 28, 2008 at 02:25 PM
I get all these ignorant e-mails sent to me too, but I am smart enough to know they're not true. To be honest, most of the people sending those ugly e-mails know they're not true either! It is so sad to see all this RACISM hidden behind thse actions. I am white--have a white spouse--kids are white as cotton, but I do NOT have a problem with the idea of Senator Obama being our next president. Shame on ALL OF YOU who are forwarding those ugly e-mails about Obama. Have fun in the unemployment line when your ugly deeds put McCain in the white house for the next four years. Don't want to hear any of you complaining that "they took our jobs!"
Posted by: to ohio guy on Aug 28, 2008 at 01:05 PM
you tell'em aint it great the way these rubes are so easily influenced.That is why John will be president his press people are the greatest,they could make these people believe their own mothers were the devil course it dont hurt that they aint to bright but it shouldn't be this easy lets just hope they hold this mindset until Dec and all will be right in the world and we will have the man we need in washington that will follow in the footsteps of the other greats like NIXON REAGAN AND THE BUSH'S.See even as worthless as Bill Clinton was he knows Osama is not the answer and him saying different was just normal lying on his part and everybody knows he cant tell the truth so they see thru this and it will help McCain be the next pres
Posted by: to Lori on Aug 28, 2008 at 12:58 PM
You are a smart woman. Everybody on here should read Lori's comment.
Posted by: kd on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:34 PM
neither party cares about anyone but themselves. look at our country. we are in trouble serious trouble! im a dem. and im voting for bob barr.goooooooo bob!
Posted by: anon on Aug 26, 2008 at 08:41 PM
wake up west virginians. do you really think the republican party cares about you as a state, i don't think so. they know you can only see one color or gender and they got both. they pump you up, smile in your face, and then talk about you on national tv. remember the v.p. comment, i thought you did. so go ahead and put another bush in office and it buisness as usual, the rich gets richer and west virginians stay on the bottom
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 06:27 PM
Democrates equal more taxes. The people who vote democrate 90% of the time dont care about taxes because they are either still in college and mom and dad pay for everything and they dont pay taxes yet or they are on the take and live off the gov. so taxes dont mean much to them if they raise them. I like how everyone thinks democrates equal more money. And its ok what they do thats no moral as long as we all have some extra cash.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 05:56 PM
hello dumb wv obam has already given up on you all by runing campins in other states the wv he siad there is no use so obam supporters rember you are no use to him
Posted by: help on Aug 26, 2008 at 04:23 PM
lord help us all if mccain wins.this country cant stand another 4 years under a republican
Posted by: To Ohio Guy: on Aug 26, 2008 at 02:12 PM
Thank GOD the founding fathers DID NOT believe as you do. They came to America to escape religious persecution - they saw how dangerous it was to allow religion to dictate policy and FLED that to set up a nation where anyone could worship as they wish. You are obviously not much of a patriot if you think the first amendment is worthless.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 01:25 PM
Obama said he wouldn't back Israel in a war. God help us all. Terrorist have already sent out tapes stating that they couldn't wait until he got into office (CNN). I am also a dem voting for McCain as bad as I don't want to. Why can't we just have the Clintons again?
Posted by: to ohio guy on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Yes the same christian values that brought witch hunts because they didn't realize what was making people act different so have we evolved very much since then. The founding followers were not all christians you need to do a little research before you speak and show your ignorance or maybe you are another one of these believe what i hear people that seem to fill this area.It is really sad to see that the area is so full of people that will or cannot do a little of their own research to find the facts and disspell myths and scare tactics used to fool them into doing something wrong but just like chaney said their to dumb to know when their iq's are insulted .and most of the people spouting of about religion have not been to church in years or could really care less about religion but its a topic they can weigh in on.As for seperation from church and state is not religion freedom any religion one of the reasons for americia to begin with your reasoning sounds a lot like hitlers
Posted by: RoaneCo. on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:44 AM
I hate to tell you Asking for it on Aug 25, 2008 at 09:03 PM but I am an American citizen that will be voting for the democrats. The republicans only care about defense and safety if there is a profit in it for them. But since you seem to think you know it all "Asking for it", just who is the answer? Who could repair all the damage that has been done to this country by a republican over the last two terms? Who? Come on now, if your so sure of how I'm voting you should have the answer to this question. Just like a republican you think you know it all.
Posted by: ohio guy on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:43 AM
For lori and all the other Osama I mean Obama supporters, I did not bring religion into my last comment or did I bring color of skin or anything else. All I said was you'd better wake before the terrorists take this country over from the inside out. This is America and it was founded on Christian principles not Koran principles and yes I am a Christian and no I do not believe in seperation of church and state. Because if the bible an its teachings were aloud in schools, America and the world would be a better place to live. America is a wonderful place to live right now, but if the bible was aloud in schools it would be absolutely wonderful. Now, the color of skin part you talked about, Obama's pastor for 20 years has said awful things about the U.S. and if anyone will vote for the color of the skin he and Obama will. Have a nice day
Posted by: Mike on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:16 AM
Barack Obama should have picked Karl Rove for VP and carried the undecided republicans!
Posted by: Lori on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:10 AM
Dear asking for it..The republicans controlled congress from 1994-2006. Pres. Clinton did well with a republican majority in congess. All of the policies from 1994 on helped contribute to the attack on 9/11. The Bush adminst. was informed of the pending attack, but chose to ignore it. This is what the republ. controlled congress brought us..social conservatism-looking into peoples bedrooms while they themselves were engaged in immorral behavior, Aggressive foreign policy to cram democracy down sovereign peoples throats, A more powerful executive branch who thinks they are above the law, Tax cuts for the most wealthy americans, Deregulation and subsidization of industry..This is what brought us the housing and banking crises, companies going overseas for cheap labour. Of course you are going to say What about NAFTA and CAFTA? These trade agreements were started by the first Bush admins. then passed by Clinton. Dynasty=collapse. Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton=collapse. Time for change
Posted by: SOME1 on Aug 26, 2008 at 05:48 AM
NOT GETTING MY VOTE!
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 05:02 AM
To the one guy, I don’t believe Obama is a Muslim. But yet the Christian Faith is 100% correct. I bet my life on it. And for you to call yourself a Christian and yet saying other faiths are probable??? You are lukewarm it sounds like. And Obama really does not have experience. The little time he did spend in the US senate was all for what he’s doing right now. I don’t remember him doing anything for any of us. But honestly you all are spending all this time in here and your all very politically inclined people who could all run this country. After all most of you live in this area. This shows the ilk of the people who live here and why we are at the bottom of the national barrel no matter what party runs the country. No one here wants change or to do what’s good. Just only talk about it. No matter who gets in we will still be the most fat, uneducated, cancer ridden, pill poppin area in the USA. Because its not them. Its us. Thanks people.
Posted by: Richard on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:12 AM
I have been a Republican for 25 years but I must say I have had enough George and Dick
Posted by: jim on Aug 25, 2008 at 11:45 PM
To the Clinton supporters. What if Hillary won the primary, would you like Obama's supporters to vote for McCain. Grow up and move on.
Posted by: Asking for it on Aug 25, 2008 at 09:03 PM
When the Democrats were in office, prior to 9-11, through their weak defense and intelligence policies, set the United States up for the 911 tragedies. The American people are not going to take that chance again with the Democrats. Regardless of the economy, the United States defense and safety will always come first. Obama and Biden are not the answer.
Posted by: cain'tbreath on Aug 25, 2008 at 08:52 PM
I think instead of picking a candidate on election day I will stay at home and pick my nose. Don't worry, I will be the first to complain when Barack cain't do what he says he is going to do. Thank you and good night.
Posted by: To Concerned on Aug 25, 2008 at 07:47 PM
As the previous commenter mentioned that none of these email stories you have read about Obama are true, but I have to ask why would it matter? Is the Koran not the bible for the Muslim religion? Can you be so sure that your religion is the absolute truth and that all other religions are evil? Finally does the constitution not state that there shall be a separation of church and state? By following our own constitution not only should we not even use a bible to swear in elected officials, but with no national religion our elected officials should be able to choose whatever book they want to be sworn in on. To be perfectly clear I am a 25 year old white, middle-class, christian. Sorry not everyone can be as close-minded as you, but different religions exist and who are you or I to judge them based on their beliefs. Doesn't really seem to me like you follow that bible if you can not respect others beliefs.
Posted by: To Concerned: on Aug 25, 2008 at 06:28 PM
Uhhh, none of that is true. He was sworn in on the bible. Why don't you STOP getting your political news from email forwards and neighbors and actually pick up a newspaper? Maybe do a little research on your own?
Posted by: Jim on Aug 25, 2008 at 06:26 PM
This 3am TEXT message announcing Joe Biden was a blow to Hillary Clinton I dont care what anyone says...It was...the hell with Obama.
Posted by: to concerned on 8/ 25 at 9:37am on Aug 25, 2008 at 06:23 PM
I AM SO SICK OF HEARING PEOPLE THROW UP LOOK AT THE SAME-SEX MARRIAGES, LOOK AT THE ABORTIONS, LOOK AT THIS, LOOK AT THAT---SHUT UP!!!!LOOK AT CAPITOL PUNISHMENT!!!THERE IS NO SIN NO DIFFERENT FROM ANOTHER. IF SOMEONE GETS ACCUSED OF MURDER AND REALLY DIDN'T COMMIT IT, THEN IF HE IS FOUND GUILTY THEY COULD DIE AND GUESS WHAT THEY DON'T HAVE NO SAY SO OF THE MATTER BUT I CAN CHOOSE NOT TO HAVE A ABORTION, SAME-SEX MARRIAGE AND SO ON. SO QUIT BASHING OUT ABOUT ALL THE OTHER THINGS THAT IS GOING ON AND LOOK AT BOTH SIDES OF THE SITUATION. THEY ARE ALL DIRTY POLITICS. NO OTHER WAY TO SAY IT!!!!!GOD IS IN CONTROL OF EVERYTHING THAT GOES ON IN THIS WORLD AND GUESS WHAT WE CANNOT CHANGE IT.
Posted by: To Concerned on Aug 25, 2008 at 05:55 PM
Senator Obama was sworn in on THE HOLY BIBLE- it was a Muslim Senator from Michigan that swore on the Koran. See this is how lies get started. However, I hope you realize Mc Cain will possibly bring the draft and hopefully you realize that it will be for both young men and young women. It is amazing women do not have to sign up for Selective Services at 18.
Posted by: Be very careful on Aug 25, 2008 at 04:42 PM
This for all the dems that say they will give mccain 4 yrs the elect Hillary be careful what you do rather than vote for mccain it may be in your best intrest not to vote at all with the ever changing election laws if you vote rep. this election you may be locked in for the next election also so unless your willing to take a chance at 8 more yrs of bush like economy be careful what you do because this seriously being discussed to stop all the election fraud and the fixing that occured in many states from people like rush who had repb. vote dems so they could get the candidant they thought they could beat
Posted by: Frank on Aug 25, 2008 at 04:19 PM
I would vote for Obama but I just noticed that he doesn't look like anyone on my money. That's really the only important criteria for choosing a president. (Just words, just speeches). I think I've changed my mind about the type of change this guy is proposing. He's is a little too Chamberlainesque (not Wilt) and Carter like (do you remember 1976-1980?). We need someone a little more like Churchill, Truman and Reagan. Don't get along with evil. Defeat it! We may get pushed around by Putin but at least he'll like us! I will comment more at a later time. I have to go check the air in my tires again! (just words, just speeches!)
Posted by: Why? on Aug 25, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Why do you people want to write Hillary in, all this will do is open the White House door to McBush. I don't think the working men and women of this country can survive a third term of Bush.
Posted by: Lori on Aug 25, 2008 at 03:17 PM
This is for ohio guy and concerned and all you other people who think Obama is Muslim. You are wrong. The only member of congress in the house of representatives to be sworn in on the Koran is Keith Ellison, a democrat from Minnisota. Kieth was sworn in on a Koran that was once owned by Thomas Jefferson. I hate it that people would rather live ingnorant than get themselves informed. Go ahead, be prejudice against people because of their skin, their religeon, their sexuality...God said..."Do not judge lest ye be judged...Jesus said.."How can you get the splinter out of your neighbors eye when you have a moat in your own eye." Search your hearts, ask for forgiveness, get educated. If you don't want to vote for Obama, do it informed. Look at his beautiful family. the work that he has done. Don't believe the republican machine lies. When you hear something, verify by several sources.
Posted by: Sam on Aug 25, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Mr/Ms Concerned: Where do you get your information...McCain's book for DUMMIES?
Posted by: Hillary supports Obama - on Aug 25, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Hillary has wholeheartedly endorsed Obama for president; I don't think she'll be very pleased by her supporters wasting their votes and allowing a Republican to win the White House.
Posted by: David on Aug 25, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Why can't you people accept the fact that Hillary Clinton LOST??? She was not that strong of a candidate! I wouldn't have chosen her as VP either because she has NO EXPERIENCE. The only experience she has had, history shows us she failed miserably. She couldn't do anything to solve the health care crisis in the 1990s. If all of you "Democrats" want 4 more years of malaise and war, then by all means, please vote for McCain!
Posted by: Dave on Aug 25, 2008 at 12:00 PM
I'm a democrat. I like Obama and Clinton. I would vote for either one. Guess what? Hillary lost. She said it herself and moved on. Why can't everyone else? All of the "democrats" who say if they can't vote for Hillary then they're voting for McCain....you're morons. Hillary and Obama agreed on 99% of the ISSUES. You know, the things you and your PARTY are supposed to believe in. You're supposed to vote based on the issues. McCain couldn't be more different than Obama or Clinton. Hillary herself asked her supporters to vote for Obama because they believe in the same ISSUES. If you really support Hillary, then voting for McCain will just hurt everything that she's worked for. The simple fact is that most of you don't want to vote for him because he's black. And you're the same people who get mad if you're called a racist. If Hillary had been beaten by a white person, none of you would be saying you're voting for McCain. You're the reason why the rest of the country laughs at us.
Posted by: Future gas prices on Aug 25, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Look folks gas is up there where the oil company's want it ,they are never going to return to prices we used to pay ya they might drop it a few cents here & there but they have us where they want us. McCain says he is for offshore drilling here to combat the high prices ,guess who will be doing the drilling? That's right the same big oil that's handling it now they just want to cut out the mid-east barons & sheiks (middle man) so they can make even more profits. Until regulations or some kind of restraints are placed upon these people who continually make record profits WE WILL SUFER & pay the price. Congress parades them into Washington for what? Nothing ever is really done. Why is that? I think we should have better choices but reality we don't (that should tell us something) There is no way this country can stand more of the Bush mentality I would rather gamble on Obama than a sure thing like McCain.
Posted by: SAM on Aug 25, 2008 at 10:45 AM
A couple of comments for WSAZ and some of its disgusting "comments" on its boards: 1. How is it that "No difference, I am voting for Obama anyway" is not an option on the online poll? 2. How on Gods precious earth, could anybody vote for McCain for president of this US of America?
Posted by: Jeannie on Aug 25, 2008 at 10:27 AM
A vote for McCain is a vote for the Draft. McCain will get us into war with Iran and Russia quickly in order to distract from the collapsing economy. Are you ready to send your children and grandchildren to the Middle East to fight another war for Oil?
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 25, 2008 at 10:24 AM
McCain plagiarized too. He used a Wikipedia entry in his speech, but you don't hear about his flubs. The liberal bias everyone accuses the media of representing, well, I can't find it anywhere, yet I keep looking.... Perhaps I can't find it because it doesn't exist. You conservatives are brainwashed into voting against your own interests. Higher taxes for the wealthy somehow translates into higher taxes for the middle class - Not So!! Only those making more than $250,000. Oil companies are on a campaign to secure oil leases on the coast and it's working. You people actually believe this will lower your gas prices, not so!!! Oil companies have thousands of acres of untapped oil. The worldwide weak Dollar is causing high gas prices. We have a weak Dollar because of our weak economy. Nine bank collapses so far. This is what Republican deregulation gets you - out of control institutions which the taxpayer will have to pay for. End Corporate Welfare!!!
Posted by: Ty on Aug 25, 2008 at 10:03 AM
I was one of the first people who commented on this story and again yesterday. I still stand by my decision to write Hillary Clinton in on the ballot. I cannot, in good conscience, vote for "the next best candidate." I encourage everyone who voted for Clinton in the Primary to do as I am doing. There is enough time between now and November to get the word out to other supporters... Maybe, just maybe, the 'majority' of the nations Democrats could do what the delegates and super delegates did not do... nominate, then elect, the BEST choice. I urge everyone, too, to go online and research and see who 'their representatives' supported. Consider that when you are re-electing them! I WILL support Ted Strickland if he runs for re-election - even though he caved in and supported Obama. He was a staunch Hillary supporter in the beginning. Think of it, folks.... A NATION UNITED, MAKING THE CHOICE FOR THEMSELVES. HILLARY CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE USA. Gives me chills!
Posted by: ohio guy on Aug 25, 2008 at 10:00 AM
I can just see the national headlines if Obama is elected. "Obama chaces Osama" Sounds funny doesn't it. This is a call out to all Americans nation wide. The people of this country had best open their eyes and take a good look a Obama. All terrorist world wide want Obama elected and if you don't believe it, just look back at who he went over seas to visit last. Terrorist don't care how they conquer something, by force or take it from the inside out. Yes, from the inside out. I believe that if elected he will make trade and treaty agreements with these terrorists just to try to make peace. You cannot, by no means, trust a terrorist! We need to hunt them down and try to put and end to terorism. DONT VOTE FOR OBAMA! I would rather be poor than the U.S. be taken over by Terrorists!
Posted by: concerned on Aug 25, 2008 at 09:37 AM
I WILL NOT vote for Obama. He was sworn in on Koran bible, NOT the HOLY BIBLE, he wouldn't even wear a American Flag lapel pin, It isn't because he is black or racist-It all boils down to the fact that he wants to be sworn in to be Our president on the Koranbible, what's wrong with you people? God is in charge of all things, don't look to man-black or white--to make this country a better place, God will deliver his peoplpe and everyone turning their back on GOD now will need him to pull thru the terrible time that is coming. I really believe Obama is against GOD. He will tell you what he wants you to know, if you look at his snake eyes-then perhaps you can see right thru him. What is he going to do about same-sex marriages, abortion, things like that. He will let you people down that goes out and votes for him because he has already pulled the blinders over your eyesand he is sitting there laughing at you Educated dummies for believing his LIES. wake up-look up-redemption draweth nigh!
Posted by: Lori on Aug 25, 2008 at 08:48 AM
Everyone can bash Pres. Bush all they want, when you go by the malls and Wal-mart and gas stations, they are full of shoppers, (recession) I don't think so. The American people surely don't show the effects. Well, I guess Obama if he gets nominated, he'll get his shot. The office of President is alot more than we know, so bash our President Mr. Beshear. I don't think none can do any better.
Posted by: debbie on Aug 25, 2008 at 07:54 AM
My hopes was for Hillary, But I will vote for Obama any way, Joe Biden was A good choice also! I am ready for change, for someone who can run this country with the U.S. citizens being number one on the Presidents list! Thats my President!
Posted by: Lori on Aug 25, 2008 at 07:45 AM
First of all, I am white. I try to be educated about the issues. Alot of the comments are simply rediculous. I have no problem with Rev. Wrights comments. Alot of what he said is true. Our gov. did give syphilus to blacks to study it. The gov. did use LSD to try mind control. And Rev. Wright was a marine in Vietnam. Put yourself in his shoes. You fight for your country, then come home to a racist society that devalues you because of your skin color. Most white people don't percieve racism because it is not their reality. It is the reality of alot of blacks though. Again, I reiterate, it was not Hillary's time. We do not need another 4 years or 8 of Bush,Clinton,Bush,Clinton. It is a dynasty power. Nothing will change. We the people have to educate ourselvse. Watch PBS, Washington Journal. Seek out information on the Net. Don't just look for things you agree with. Challenge what you read and verify it.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 25, 2008 at 04:19 AM
I really liked the comment that anon 8/24/08 at 0354 made about Obama and Biden--that was great! As for who is running--I think we are all in trouble. The politicians are all so rich--have they EVER had to worry about electric being shut off or worry about paying a medical bill or buying food? What about heating this winter for all you guys in WV that is going to skyrocket? No politicians know what it is like to be average folks. Do you REALLY think they care about the "working" class? Just wondering.
Posted by: TO ANONYMOUS 8/24 6:36PM on Aug 25, 2008 at 02:09 AM
You must be one of those freaks that figured it out also, you said it in your own statement O B A M A B I D E N = O S A M A B I N L A D E N By the way , if you really know what is going on , Bush had ask to start getting into our reserves to help take gas prices down and the Democrats knocked it down. So don't listen to others , read, listen and decide for yourself. And Osoma oops Obama is very racist, and look at the church he belong to for such a long time. You can see why we are made fun of in this area. So many uneducated remarks made.
Posted by: Linda on Aug 25, 2008 at 12:23 AM
I wouldn't have cared who Obama picked, no way would I vote for him. How can anyone justify sitting in a church for over 20 years and claim they didn't know what was going on? I was raised catholic...went to catholics schools, etc. When I grew up and saw what was going on, I voted with my feet and wallet. Yes, I walked out and will not support what they have done. What is Obamas excuse?
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 24, 2008 at 11:32 PM
PLEASE VOTE FOR OBAMA!!!!HE IS SMART AND I TRULY BELIEVE HE CARES FOR ALL OF US MIDDLE CLASS. WE CANNOT HANDLE ANOTHER GEORGE BUSH FOR THE NEXT 4 YEARS. JUST THINK, WE WILL ALL BE ON STARVATION AND WON'T HAVE NO JOBS, IS THAT REALLY WHAT ALL OF YOU WANT? I DON'T. I WANT GAS PRICES TO COME DOWN, GROCERIES TO COME DOWN, AND PEOPLE TO KEEP THEIR JOBS. ALL I CAN SAY, YOU BETTER THINK BEFORE YOU VOTE AND IF YOU STILL DECIDE TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN, I HOPE YOU DON'T VOTE AT ALL BECAUSE HE IS A WASTE. IF I DIDN'T WANT TO VOTE FOR OBAMA, I SURE WOULDN'T VOTE FOR MCCAIN, I WOULD JUST STAY HOME. THAT IS MY VIEW ABOUT IT!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Charlie on Aug 24, 2008 at 11:05 PM
I think this was the move that puts Obama in the white house .Biden is out there being outspoken for a long time & I think this will allow voters to trust Obama having this guy watching things.
Posted by: Sheri on Aug 24, 2008 at 10:09 PM
I think this is the worse thing that ever could have happened. We went from bad to worse. Get prepaired people the end is comming soon. The world can not go on this way. Get your house in order people.
Posted by: Sabrina on Aug 24, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Why is it racist when white people say they will not vote for Barack, but Whoopi Goldberg can say on national television that she wants a president that looks like her & ask Elizabeth to understand that and it is OK for her to say that---after all she is just expressing her feelings & supporting her pick for president! Really makes me wonder who is the racist!
Posted by: Ty on Aug 24, 2008 at 08:55 PM
It really peeves me to hear someone (ahem, Wasted votes) call Hillary supporters cry babies. I think it says A WHOLE LOT for OUR area of the country (OH, WV, KY) when so many voters - NEW AND OLD get out and support the candidate they think should be elected President. Sounds to me like you people who whole-heartedly back "the Kid" are the ones who are babies - and in the MINORITY (n that has NOTHING to do with race!). And, correct if I am wrong...but didn't Hillary win the popular vote... overall and locally? Remember that, folks, when you are re-electing those 'delegates' who support Obama!
Posted by: Sabrina on Aug 24, 2008 at 08:54 PM
To Kathy---I am so sick of people like you saying that white people are not voting for Obama b/c he is black---I couldn't care less if the man was pink & purple polka dots---I WILL NOT vote for him---no I am not racist, but smart---smart enough to not that Barack is NOT what our country needs!!! Get a life & stop calling people that you do not know a racist---honey, by now you should know what assuming does!
Posted by: leela on Aug 24, 2008 at 08:53 PM
yes, basically once the primaries are over, that's how politics are. McCain will likely choose Romney and they both slung mud freely when they were opponents. It's just politics.
Posted by: anonymous on Aug 24, 2008 at 08:53 PM
why wouldnt you pick a running mate who was ready to run on the republican ticket? how smart can you get? Obama/Clinton would have been a sure thing, now, who knows?
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 24, 2008 at 08:43 PM
Im no Democrat, and I am seriously hoping for a McCain Giuliani ticket. But I can not wait to see Hillary and Bill speak at the convention. We can all see just how full of it they are. Cause you know she is disgruntled angry and will pout for some time just as John Kerry did. But she'll be all smiles at the Dem convention should be fun to see.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 24, 2008 at 08:38 PM
Osama Bin Laden would vote for Obama Biden. He's ready to come out of that hole in the ground that Bush has scared him into. Hopefully George can put him in there permanently before December.
Posted by: Kim on Aug 24, 2008 at 08:27 PM
I really like Biden, so even though I'm a registered republican and can't stand Obama...they'll get my vote because I can't bring myself to vote for McCain. McCain would have to have an awesome running mate (like Huckabee) in order to change my vote.
Posted by: Elmers on Aug 24, 2008 at 08:14 PM
Don't forget the fact that this guy was eliminated by Dukakis in '88 by plagiarizing a speech from a British politician. Also remember Biden was the guy that said Obama was the first African American candidate that was "articulate and clean" .
Posted by: Kentuckian on Aug 24, 2008 at 06:45 PM
HRC honestly didn't want considered people and here is why. 1st if she is VP she isn't going to be able to run against a sitting President in Obama if they win. 2nd if she and Obama were to lose then she has that lose on her record as well as the primary lose. 3rd if they win and she ends up VP for eight years here political career is all but over at the end of the eight years and can kiss all chance of running again goodbye. 4th if she was the VP then the lawyers and this is documented for Obama would have had to dig into and find all the contributions that Bill has recieved in the last few years. HRC couldn't afford that to happen to her or Bill. People I'm democrate, I've voted for who I think is best and yes even wasted a vote for Bush. It is time to realize that the only choice for the common person is Democrate white, black, male or female. Obama is the choice. Yes he will raise taxes on the wealthy the uppers of this country that make over 150,000 dollars. Not you and me.
Posted by: Kentuckian on Aug 24, 2008 at 06:40 PM
Real simple your running a business and you need someone to be your next operations manager and McCain and Obama is the only two that apply. You want to be able to relay on this person for several years to be the manager, someone you can depend on. Now looking at everything you know about them whom would you take the chance on? Let's be honest how many would truly place that management position in the hands of someone that is past retirement age and most likely will not be able to do the job for four years much less eight. I know I wouldn't it just doesn't make financial sense or political sense.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 24, 2008 at 06:36 PM
I was waiting for some freak in this area to put those names together like that. You idiots are so scared to be lead by a Black man that you would destroy the future of your children in order to keep it from happening.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 24, 2008 at 03:54 PM
hmmm obama and biden.? OSama bin laden. sounds alot alike. something is smells. and i think its going to get worse if they get in for the next 4 years
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 24, 2008 at 03:31 PM
ONe scandal about Biden is "plagiarism" from college to present. He has copied papers and speeches. He recieved and 'F' in law school do to his plagiarism. He also did a speech that was caught . If you know anything about plagiarism IT IS A VERY BIG NO NO !!
Posted by: To Leela on Aug 24, 2008 at 03:26 PM
Is that to say that once the primaries end that nothing was ever said. Knowing Biden, he probably plagiarized that quote, too.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 24, 2008 at 01:59 PM
sucks !!! oh by the way it sucks !!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 24, 2008 at 01:54 PM
Its still NOBAMA '08 for me. Hillary would have made a better choice. Its a definite NO for me I'll vote for McCain.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 24, 2008 at 01:51 PM
you all are so stuipd obama is not even going to campin in wv ky because he does not care about us but i bet you care when the middle class 300k-500k get all the tax breaks
Posted by: na on Aug 24, 2008 at 01:28 PM
wasnt there a scandal several years ago about Biden stealing something. Anyone know?
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 24, 2008 at 01:15 PM
these older people know more than these young whipper snappers do McCain is the man to vote for and yes he has my vote and every one i know is voting for him why because he knows how hard it is to make a dollar and where to spend it
Posted by: Wasted votes on Aug 24, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Ok go ahead and waste your votes by writing in Hillary just what we need a bunch of cry babies cutting of their noses to spite their faces.hope u are all rich and can stand 4 more yrs of bush because that is just what u'll get.This is why we need a different system every one should have to take a test to be allowed to vote and vindictive morons would be excluded. but what did i expect maybe an area that has suffered so much would wise up but that was to much to ask for so lets live republican until we are driven into the ranks of poverty and theres no turning back I'll see u all in the soup lines next Jan. and to Bill yeah in 4 yrs there may not be a chance to vote with mccain in office Russia and China will have it all
Posted by: Lori on Aug 24, 2008 at 12:05 PM
"I see in the near future a crises approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. As a result of the war, corporations have been enthroned, and an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until all wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic is destroyed. I feel at this moment more anxiety for the safety of my country than ever before, even in the midst of war." This is a letter from Abraham Lincoln to Col. William F. Elkins in Nov. 1864, 3 1/2 yrs. after the civil war. It is a premonition of the times we live in. For all you disgruntled Hillary supporters, The dynasty govt. must end. Obama is the right choice for our times. I am thrilled that Biden is his running mate. We the people have to start holding our officials accountable. I believe we will have an open govt with Obama/Biden. It is time..Our time...
Posted by: dS on Aug 24, 2008 at 11:26 AM
i'm glad he chose Biden. until the Clinton Foundation releases the names of all their donors, i don't trust the idea of another Clinton in the White House. and McCain owning 7 or 8 homes; so many that HE can't remember...there's a man that really connects with the majority of this nation. and he voted against the military receiving additional benefits...what's wrong with this picture? NO McCain, NO way!!
Posted by: Bruce on Aug 24, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Biden is good choice.Obama needs a pitbull to go after McCain and his Karl Rove type campaign.Biden can dish it as good as any.If you guys want to write in someone's name then write in Ron Paul!Hillary would make a good attorny general maybe.Just don't vote for McCain! No one will tell me what they like about McCain.He was shot down and a prisoner of war.Ok.Can I get some other reasons?Any way,vote for Ron Paul or vote for Obama and Biden.Watch Freedom to Fascism part 8 of 10 on You Tube.
Posted by: Kevin Maynard on Aug 24, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Lord Help us ALL! Open your eyes people and do a little research.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 24, 2008 at 10:41 AM
I'd Rather have Bush Four more Years....
Posted by: Kathy on Aug 24, 2008 at 09:38 AM
Not that it matters, but I ran out of room on my other post today before I could say that I'm white BUT I'm for Obama all the way. I just wanted to preface that because although it shouldn't MATTER what race WE are, a lot of people especially in Appalachia and in this State alone will vote for McCain simply because he's white. THAT is stupid people! The color of a person's skin doesn't matter and shouldn't matter in this election or any other area of life. It's about the color of a person's heart & soul, but sadly there's so many people that can't see past their own blindness and prejudice and that's true of some black folks too. They are prejudiced against whites. We're ALL in trouble in this country, people. It's a class war now not race. We're all "trash" to this admin thats been in power since we're not billionaires. Its time the rest of us stop fighting (which is what they WANT us to do) & unite to fight THEM for our rights Dont let race dictate this election
Posted by: JIM on Aug 24, 2008 at 09:37 AM
Here is another write in for Hillary
Posted by: Kathy on Aug 24, 2008 at 09:32 AM
I think he made a good choice. I believe Joe Biden's a good man & that he will be an excellent running mate & even better VP I hope voters leave race out of this and vote for real CHANGE in this country which is badly needed after 8 yrs of what we've had McCain IS truly just asking for a third term of Bush and we can't stand that folks There's barely anything left of this country now since this bunch has been in office so we need to try and save what little we have left. McCain is NOT going to save it. Don't you all think this Russia thing is a little TOO convenient too right now? That suddenly that crisis sparked McCain's sudden "surge" in the polls b/c he supposidly is so great on "war" & "protecting us"?? Gimme a break! Also the sudden success of the "surge" in Iraq? Seems mighty convenient to me that all of this suddenly happens to make this doddering old man look like he can save all of us from terrorism & Russia? Puleeze Vote O'Biden for Prez/Veep
Posted by: Brian on Aug 24, 2008 at 08:56 AM
Unless ALL Hillary backers write her name in, then Nobama will win. That's what he is hoping for...have confusion on whether or not to write Hillary's name in or vote for McCain. I see it as a lost cause to write her in, so that is why I'm voting for McCain.
Posted by: VOTE on Aug 24, 2008 at 07:54 AM
TO ALL OF YOU OUT THERE PUTTING DOWN OBAMA-YOU BETTER THINK AGAIN WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. IF YOU WANT TO BE IN A POOR HOUSE WITH NO JOBS, NO WAY TO PAY YOUR BILLS, GO AHEAD AND VOTE FOR MCCAIN, BUT I DON'T THINK I CAN HANDLE ANOTHER 4 YEARS OF SOMEONE JUST LIKE GEORGE BUSH. I WILL TAKE MY CHANCES WITH OBAMA!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: skip on Aug 24, 2008 at 07:42 AM
Wow a old white dude,thanks bro.
Posted by: deb on Aug 24, 2008 at 06:35 AM
i agree with bill! im a democrate but still agree with bill
Posted by: kyguy on Aug 24, 2008 at 02:39 AM
failed war? apparently someone watches to much cnn. and the dems have nothing to do with the economy, it has steadily declined since they took control of both houses. lets not drill off shore, how about letting the forein countries come into international waters off our shores and take what is rightfully ours while we struggle.
Posted by: Buckeye on Aug 24, 2008 at 01:08 AM
Do you think we would know Hillary Rodham if she had not been married to a president? Do you think John McCain would be Senator McCain if he hadn't divorced his disabled wife and married into Cindy McCain's wealthy family? What I admire most about Sen. Obama is what I admired most about Bill Clinton; they are both self-made. It requires a high level of intelligence, perseverance, and raw political talent to get that far without a familiar name or incredible wealth. Whether you like him or not, we should all appreciate and be inspired by the fact that someone with Obama's background and family history can still make it to this stage in our government.
Posted by: Leela on Aug 24, 2008 at 12:05 AM
I think it's a fantastic choice. Biden has excellent experience and appears to be a good person. and Betsy - that's a cheap shot; Biden was running AGAINST Obama in the primary so of course he wasn't going to be praising him on the campaign trail.
Posted by: Bill on Aug 23, 2008 at 11:56 PM
I can't believe how they have treated Hillary, the media included. Let's give McCain 4 years and then Hillary can have the following 8 years!!
Posted by: Vicky on Aug 23, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Yes, you can still write in Hillary's name. I know alot of people who are going to do that all over this country. No Obama in 08.
Posted by: Tracey on Aug 23, 2008 at 09:24 PM
Senator Biden is a great choice. I'm just concerned that Senator Obama made a mistake by refusing to consider Hillary Clinton as his running mate. An Obama-Clinton ticket would have sailed into the White House. Now it's quite possible we will be seeing President McCain which will plunge us into a worse economic state (if possible) and deeper into a failed and useless war.
Posted by: Elaine on Aug 23, 2008 at 09:23 PM
I was somewhat undecided until I heard that Senator Biden was running with Senator Obama. Now I am going to vote.
Posted by: Betsy on Aug 23, 2008 at 09:20 PM
I think Senator Obama made a great choice for his vice presidential running mate. Why wouldn't Obama pick a running mate that already expressed his dissatisfaction with Obama's lack of experience? Great choice!
Posted by: no comment on Aug 23, 2008 at 09:07 PM
i think it dosn't really matter he's still a crook
Posted by: na on Aug 23, 2008 at 06:39 PM
If he had chosen Hilliarty I would have voted for him but now tho Im a confirmed democrat Im voting for McClain
Posted by: unhappy on Aug 23, 2008 at 04:48 PM
I think Senator Obama has made a bad choice. I believe that several States that voted for Senator Clinton had hoped he would have picked her. I also believe he will have a hard time winning those States. I myself was not sure whether to vote or not, but, I do not want to see John Mccain win so I guess I will have to.
Posted by: Ty on Aug 23, 2008 at 04:15 PM
Well, the Democrats are screwed. The polls already show Obama losing ground to McCain. I (and the 32 other voting members of my family) will not be supporting Obama - that had been decided months ago. As an Ohian, does anyone know whether we can write Hillary Clinton in on the ballot?
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 23, 2008 at 04:05 PM
change turns into dollars but in whos pockets
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