Here's a great review of the AARP/IPTV forum -

[Debi]

http://www.essentialestrogen.com/

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Moderator Judy Woodruff then asked Delaware Sen. Joe Biden if a government-run, single-payer system was the answer instead of shoring up the current system. Biden first answered the question by stating that he believed a single-payer system was not the answer, gave a quick plug for campaign finance reform, then took exception to Richardson's remarks.

"My good friend from New Mexico -- God love him," said Biden. "His state is a couple of million people. Give me a break! You can pull that together. Pull together 300 million people. That's like saying I played half-back when I was in high school so I can play in the pros."

Using criticism that had previously been lain on his own door-step, Biden then stated that Richardson is "a great governor and would make a great secretary of state." In case anyone missed the self-depreciation part of that, he spelled it out for everyone.

"I love Hillary Clinton," Biden said. "I've been getting beat up because I'm always saying nice things about her. They think I want to be her secretary of state. But, let's be frank about this. What's changed to make you think that Hillary is going to be able to pull together 15 percent of the Republicans to join her?"

Biden, on a roll, then took swipes at all the other candidates on the stage -- except Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd.

"What's changed to make you think John , who couldn't get the Patients Bill of Rights passed when he was in charge of it in the United States Senate, is going to be able to pull over 15 or 20 people?" Biden asked. "I don't question the integrity of a single person on this stage, but what's the record of being able to get folks in those red states to vote for this stuff? Folks, think about it. There is no possibility of getting any one of our plans unless you get 15 or 20 percent of the Republicans to join us."

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On edit:

An Iowa blog praising Biden (read the comments section too!)

http://commoniowan.blogspot.com/2007/09/biden-and-edwards-stand-out-at-aarp.html

[jillan]

1. He's getting great reviews from the MSM as well.

Erin has posted reviews at the Biden blog.

[gateley]

2. I enjoyed that blog -- thanks!! nt