A Tip O' The Hat To Joe Biden
I'm listening this Sunday morning to XM Radio's POTUS channel and Joe Biden's address on Oct 13 to a New Hampshire crowd. I give a tip of my hat to Joe Biden.
Upon Biden's announcement as VP candidate, all the pundits had to say was that Joe was a gaffe machine. Instead, Joe has been spot on. His debate performance was sterling. On the trail he hasn't drawn a bit of negative coverage to himself: none. Compare that to his GPO VP rival. During his NH speech, he was gracious, funny, articulate, and completely focused on the important issues facing the country. His contrasts to McCain's positions were strictly based on the issues. No character assasinations, no rumors, no innuendos.
I've always liked Joe Biden. In these past weeks, I'm growing quite fond of him and I hope he finds the next 8 years as Obama's VP to be the crowning achievement of his long, illustrious political career.
I love Joe Biden. He is a joyful man. He can call a spade a spade without tarnishing his own honor. He's been a great asset to the campaign. Over time his positives only risen. (unfortunately the press likes to gin up excitement and they're waiting for godot.. in terms of gaffes)
The contrast with the other side could not be more huge!
October 19, 2008 10:58 AM | Reply | Permalink
Like TheraP, I love Joe Biden.
In most women's lives, there is a time and a place when, for the thrill of it, we risk involvement with boys who are bad to the bone. But that time is not now, thank you, and we hope that that place is not the White House, ever again. We've remembered, however belatedly, to see the real appeal of men who, in scouting terms, are "honorable in thought, word and deed."
Joe Biden is that guy. If we were lucky in our families of origin, Joe reminds us of our fathers and brothers. If we were lucky in love, Joe reminds us of the men we could trust who ultimately made our hearts sing. And, if we are parents, Joe is someone we can point to as a positive role model for our children. He is that rare creature -- a fully-realized, balanced human being, one who is not only steadfast in his commitment to his career, but also to his family and friends.
Of course, no one is perfect. One wishes he had passed on the hair plugs. Never mind.
October 19, 2008 3:47 PM | Reply | Permalink