Biden makes appeal to National Guard

From NBC/NJ's Mike Memoli BALTIMORE, Md. -- Joe Biden , calling himself a “gigantic supporter” of the National Guard, pledged that Democrats would be a stronger ally for Guard members both at war and at home, offering added support to match what he said was an increasingly important role they play for the country. The Democratic vice presidential nominee also offered a rebuttal to the style and substance of John McCain’s speech before the National Guard Association conference here yesterday, criticizing his foe for maligning Barack Obama’s motives. “I heard John claim that behind Barack’s positions quote, ‘lies the ambition to be president,’” Biden recalled. “I do not think it’s appropriate to question a man or a woman’s motive. … After the last eight years, the last thing we need now is more politics of division, more characterizations of personal motivation rather than strong and important disagreements on judgment.” And borrowing a line from his running mate, Biden alluded to his ... (link)