obsidianwings.blogs.com - 8/23/2008
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by hilzoy
I got my email (I'm not technologically advanced enough to want a text message) while I was sleeping. I'm getting ready to go to the convention tomorrow, so I don't have much in the way of thoughts. But for what it's worth: I think this is a decent choice, especially given the alternatives (Bayh, shudder.) I've seen at least one article -- regrettably, I can't remember which -- ...
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Biden Reax
The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan —
... Ben Cramer’s seminal “What It Takes,” I’ve long harbored a secret soft spot for Joe Biden. But that soft spot is always threatened by prolonged exposure to the man. Usually a 20 minute segment on Meet the Press provides a mortal threat to my lingering fondness for Biden. Like the head of the Democratic ticket, Joe Biden tends not to wear well, especially in concentrated doses over short periods of time. Speaking purely analytically, Obama has made a poor decision. Hilzoy: I think this is a decent choice, especially given the alternatives ...
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Comments from Left Field —
... just get out of the beltway entirely, maybe score himself a nice quiet job behind the counter of Dunkin’ Donuts.
Whatever works, natch.
Related: Jack and Jill Politics rounds up a cross-section of responses to the veep announcement from POC commentators; Peter Grier provides a more, um, traditional (read: analytical) analysis; Cara is underwhelmed, skdadl is optimistic, publius is “psyched” and Hilzoy is thankful Obama didn’t pick Bayh (aren’t we all); Delaware native Shaun Mullen ...
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corner.nationalreview.com 8/23/2008 — I am quite surprised - nearly shocked - at the pick of Biden. I believe Obama has made an error - not just hope so, believe. And he had so many good options for the veep slot (unlike John McCain). He could have gone Kaine, Bayh, Sebelius, Boren, ...
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Biden was told Thursday —
CNN Political Ticker 8/23/2008
(CNN) — Joe Biden has a reputation of liking to talk, but it appears he can keep a secret.
Obama spokesman Bill Burton told CNN the Delaware Democrat was told Thursday he would be the Democratic VP choice.
"He's a discreet man, we are proud to ...
Bidens change of address —
CNN Political Ticker 8/23/2008
Joe Biden's Web site now redirects to Barack Obama's.
DENVER (CNN) — In cyberspace, Joe Biden’s presidential campaign once had its own Web address where the Delaware senator made his own case for why he should be the Democratic ...
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First Read 8/23/2008
From NBC's Mark MurrayHoward Dean: "Sen. Obama has made an outstanding selection in Joe Biden. Joe Biden is a strong leader, fierce advocate, and devoted family man with values rooted in the best of what America stands for. He will be a strong partner ...
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