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dmallind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 10:25 AM Original message |
OK Biden guys - chance to convert me here. Why him? |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 10:26 AM Response to Original message |
1. Wel, you could start here.. |
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faithfulcitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 12:31 PM Response to Reply #1 |
22. wow, that made me cry. |
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K Gardner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 03:52 PM Response to Reply #22 |
42. Join the club... made me cry too and got me started on my "Biden journey" ! n/t |
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question everything (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 02:13 PM Response to Reply #1 |
32. Thank you for the link |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 03:14 PM Response to Reply #32 |
36. LOL...oh yeah....that's one of my favs...n/t |
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Think82 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 08:26 PM Response to Reply #1 |
55. And this: Could you see Richardson giving this speech? |
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Eurobabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 10:11 PM Response to Reply #1 |
60. Where was he, in PA? |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 10:41 AM Response to Original message |
2. My personal reasons are... |
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kansasblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 02:12 PM Response to Reply #2 |
31. "Foreign Policy experience, and knows all world leaders" is what has my interest. |
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PatSeg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 10:44 AM Response to Original message |
3. I don't have a lot of time this morning so I'll be brief |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 10:47 AM Response to Original message |
4. I'll direct you to something just posted; |
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Mist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 10:48 AM Response to Original message |
5. A seasoned politician who is practical, and speaks with far less of a |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 10:49 AM Response to Original message |
6. Since you're low on the progressive scale, he's probably your guy |
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dmallind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 10:55 AM Response to Reply #6 |
7. Probably should explain that |
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PatSeg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 11:11 AM Response to Reply #7 |
11. Welcome to the single-digit poller club! |
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youthere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 09:50 PM Response to Reply #11 |
57. Single-digit pollers club... |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 10:56 AM Response to Reply #6 |
8. Personally, |
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ginchinchili (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 10:58 AM Response to Reply #6 |
9. I assure you, a Biden presidency would be anything but business as usual. |
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Froward69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 11:18 AM Response to Reply #6 |
14. uh what?? |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 11:47 AM Response to Reply #14 |
16. That list has more to do with the perception of a winner |
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Froward69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 11:56 AM Response to Reply #16 |
18. Alas Biden would |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 01:02 PM Response to Reply #18 |
23. It's that Chicken-and-Egg thing |
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Froward69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 01:48 PM Response to Reply #23 |
27. I'm with Biden |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 04:55 PM Response to Reply #23 |
47. I so agree - it's really unfair to US not to get the opportunity to fairly |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 11:03 AM Response to Original message |
10. Biden has moved up in my rankings-- |
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murbley40 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 11:12 AM Response to Original message |
12. I trust Joe and here are a couple of reasons why. |
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murbley40 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 11:16 AM Response to Reply #12 |
13. kick |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 05:23 PM Response to Reply #12 |
50. I love that murbley, being a Delawarian (?) supports Joe. I've read where some |
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nyc 4 Biden (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 11:44 AM Response to Original message |
15. Hear it from the source . . . |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 11:51 AM Response to Original message |
17. Thanks for the Opportunity... |
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butterfly77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 03:26 PM Response to Reply #17 |
40. I agree... |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 06:32 PM Response to Reply #40 |
53. It's a real shame that we lose those Biden votes from |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
19. Here's a thread where he discusses Iraq, Pakistan, immigration & the US economy. |
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faithfulcitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 12:08 PM Response to Original message |
20. Richardson- "poor surprise", me too. Biden is my candidate b/c... |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 12:27 PM Response to Original message |
21. Here's the interview from PBS |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 01:13 PM Response to Original message |
24. Kick |
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Tejanocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
25. You can't deny that he's the most confortable debater in the format we've been given. |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
26. Biden did very well in debates. I was ready to support Richardson myself but he really |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 01:49 PM Response to Original message |
28. Even Republicans endorse Biden: |
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Inuca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 04:30 PM Response to Reply #28 |
46. Here is what else Hagel has said about Clinton |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-30-07 11:36 AM Response to Reply #46 |
76. Yep--that was damning with faint praise, if ever I heard it. |
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skipos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 01:57 PM Response to Original message |
29. Biden has Richardson's experience |
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skipos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 02:05 PM Response to Reply #29 |
30. Imo, certain presidents like LBJ |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 02:49 PM Response to Reply #29 |
34. Skipos... |
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kad7777 (339 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 02:13 PM Response to Original message |
33. JOE BIDEN: the best AMERICA has |
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NCarolinawoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 03:11 PM Response to Original message |
35. He never used his Senate seat to get rich. |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 03:15 PM Response to Reply #35 |
37. Kick |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 03:21 PM Response to Reply #35 |
39. Thank you, sincerely, for pointing out |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 05:17 PM Response to Reply #35 |
49. You're correct about the stock. I heard him say that when he was elected |
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Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 03:16 PM Response to Original message |
38. Americans would view him as a guy who would be a good president. Simple as that. |
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murbley40 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 03:33 PM Response to Reply #38 |
41. kick |
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NCarolinawoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 03:55 PM Response to Reply #38 |
43. JFK was entertaining. Can't think of any others. |
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dmallind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 04:23 PM Response to Original message |
44. Not ignoring all this at all - thanks and keep it coming |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 04:25 PM Response to Reply #44 |
45. Boy, I totally agree with this comment; |
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K Gardner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 05:08 PM Response to Reply #45 |
48. That is true, and so very very sad. This trend surely cannot continue.. n/t |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 05:51 PM Response to Original message |
51. Boy, we sure believe in this guy, don't we! I know you've been deluged with |
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K Gardner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 10:04 PM Response to Reply #51 |
59. I just sent this link to Sacred Obligation to |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 11:43 PM Response to Reply #59 |
61. Good job! How could they possibly disagree with what Biden says if they're |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 05:54 PM Response to Original message |
52. I haven't fully made up my mind, |
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Think82 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 08:19 PM Response to Original message |
54. Biden is superior for these reasons: |
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youthere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 09:40 PM Response to Reply #54 |
56. Well stated Think82. |
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jillan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 09:51 PM Response to Original message |
58. because of this - |
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Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-29-07 11:49 PM Response to Original message |
62. Because he's the only candidate other than Kucinich to mention the word "Impeachment" |
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Steely_Dan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-30-07 12:03 AM Response to Reply #62 |
63. Indeed! |
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jillan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-30-07 01:17 AM Response to Original message |
64. And I am going to add |
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whirlygigspin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-30-07 06:07 AM Response to Reply #64 |
65. my 2 cents |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-30-07 08:41 AM Response to Reply #65 |
67. Great post... |
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w4rma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-30-07 07:05 AM Response to Original message |
66. It is not JUST that Biden voted to eliminate middle class bankruptcy protections. He voted against |
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whirlygigspin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-30-07 10:21 AM Response to Reply #66 |
68. and that has exactly what to do with this thread? |
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w4rma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-30-07 10:47 AM Response to Reply #68 |
69. I just feel that I might be able to convince those who support screwing over the middle class to |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-30-07 10:49 AM Response to Reply #69 |
70. Perhaps you might want to research your own candidate... |
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ginchinchili (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-30-07 10:59 AM Response to Reply #69 |
72. Funny. You seem to be suggesting that Biden isn't worth supporting because... |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-30-07 11:01 AM Response to Reply #72 |
73. Edwards? This should explain it... |
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whirlygigspin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-30-07 11:32 AM Response to Reply #73 |
75. OMFG! |
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w4rma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-30-07 12:35 PM Response to Reply #75 |
77. The 2000 bill and the 2005 bill are like comparing apples and oranges. (nt) |
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1corona4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-30-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #77 |
78. No, they're not. Nice try though. |
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murbley40 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-30-07 10:53 AM Response to Reply #68 |
71. Me too!! |
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whirlygigspin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-30-07 11:11 AM Response to Reply #71 |
74. have no fear W4MA, Dodd will save you! |
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murbley40 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-30-07 03:39 PM Response to Original message |
79. kick |
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youthere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-30-07 07:40 PM Response to Original message |
80. kicking |
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K Gardner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-30-07 07:42 PM Response to Original message |
81. Because he mentioned the word Impeachment 11 times?? |
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