Jack, he’s an asset, unlike the pain in the asset that Caribou Barbie is for McSame.

Biden speaks the truth and says what’s on his mind, something that Palin is not allowed to do.

That, by itself, shows the stark difference between the campaigns. Come November 4th, it’ll be GAME OVER for McSame/Palin.

I fully support Barck’s choice of Biden for VP. He is a person who is widely respected and admired on both sides of the divide. The setbacks from his occasional flubs are more than made up for with his knowledge and expertise that he adds to the ticket.

He is both. Intelligent with many good personal qualities. Like all of us he can suffer from time to time with HOOF IN MOUTH DISEASE.

Hes an asset in governance, but he isn’t going to get (or lose) Obama many votes. People vote for the top of the ticket, and If people really cared about gaffes on the campaign trail, John McCain would be running at 20% in the polls.

The jury is still out….to bad he isn’t Hillary.

I think Joe Biden is amaing. He is out there speaking, taking questions and actually doing something. Where is Sarah, oh yeah she is being photographed! Give me a break. People say Biden is the king of gaffes, but let Sara speak, I am sure her lack of everything would lead to many, many gaffes. Oh but she isnt allowed to speak. OK so she will speak during the debates, but it sounds to me like that one will cradle her as well, come on McCain its time to cut the cord.

While Biden has the occassional recurrence of foot-in-mouth disease, more Amercians than not realize that Biden is qualified to be President should (god forbid) anything happen to Barack Obama as President. But when the Obama/Biden ticket is compared to the explosive combination of John McCain’s age and Sarah Palin’s inexperience that any liability Joe Biden might have just melts away in comparison.

He is an asset as long as he takes care in what he says to the press and says what he thinks in a tactful way.
Paul
Texas

Jack,
My guess is that he is more of an asset to Obama than the barracuda is to McCain.
Heck I am a registered Republican and I just can’t take any more of the clown act. I can see it now the McDonalds Maccuda.
Thats two all bull whacko’s let us pickle your prosperity on a stale and seedy run.

Asset

Joe can certainly have an occasion to open his mouth and insert his foot, probably because he generally speaks from his heart with all the passion that he possesses. Sometimes the things he says makes me cringe. But I also know that if Palin or McCain spoke off the cuff as much as he did, they’d make ten times as many gaffes as he does. All we hear from Palin is the same speech over and over again.

This woman is an unopened book. All we get to know about her is the little synopsis found on the dust cover. I don’t want to start reading it after McCain is elected (God forbid!) and find out she’ s a horror novel.

now we know they have differant views witch is a good thing to me

Well at this point how can he be a liability? We have nothing but liablities, Bush, Cheney, Congress, Lobbyists and the rest of all these gangsters.

A bit of both. I think the balance tips towards “asset”, especially when the competition is taken into account.

asset other than McCain he is second most qualified to be Pres over Palin and Obama!

Overall, I think he is an asset. Experience, dedication, and a strong legislator. Does he say things that sometimes get him in trouble? Sure. But I’d much rather have him than the alternative ticket - an man who will say and do anything to get elected and a woman with no experience.

While he makes an occasional gaffe, Biden is a huge asset to Obama. Comparing Biden with Sarah Palin is a no brainer. I would feel a whole lot better and safer with Biden in the Oval Ofiice rather than Annie Oakley!

Jack,
Biden is an asset. He balances out Obamas youth and inexperience well. He also does not have the baggage the Hillary comes with. (Specifically about 200 lbs and 6 ft of it. Sorry Bill). With Sarah Palin on the McCain ticket, Obama could have put just about anyone one the ticket and come out ahead,

Biden is an everyday Joe. Obama needed someone who could better relate to voters hit hard by economic times and also one who has incredible foreign policy experience. Biden was an outstanding pick, and even with his off the cuff comments, he’s an asset no matter how you look at it.

I think in an Obama administration he will be an asset but on the compaign trail he will likely make a few gaffes that could prevent Obama from getting there.

biden still remains an asset in spite of his obvious ability to neatly place his foot in his mouth. obama is happy with him, he brings a lot to the table in experience and especially foreign policy. and he is a solid, grounded candidate with impeccable family values.

He just made McCain look like a real fool today. I’d call that an asset.

Senator Biden is well qualified to be President of the United States, unlike his counterpart on the Republican side. That’s the primary consideration when choosing a Vice Presidential running mate. While Biden’s mouth gets ahead of his brain once in awhile, overall he’s an asset to Obama.

Why not put this question on hold say, until 5 November. Hindsight is always so very clear. Wonder if Obama will be asking Hillary for succor and solace?

Both. He has the knowledge, character, and experience needed to help run an effective government, but he lacks the charisma that excites voters and attracts the media.

I consider him an asset - Obama campaign allows full access by the press to him. I kind of take his remarks as a normal joe who really says it like it is. I think alot of middle class Americans understand him and what he has said. All of his remarks have felt honest and no lying - what you see is what you get.

Jack, I feel Biden is asking himself the same question.

He’s definitely an asset because he’s a very sharp guy, especially on foreign policy issues. Also, unlike Gov. Palin, he’s ready to step in as President on day one.

Ed Reed
Port Aransas, TX

It depends on the day of the week. At least he doesn’t have a road to nowhere and by the way, thanks CNN for finding this one.

I think his vast experience outweighs his occasional slip up. Plus I think he is the “real deal” as they say.

Liability. Regardless of Biden’s “blue-collar” appeal, he is a loose cannon, and I believe that he will hurt Obama during the VP debate. Palin will easily bait him into putting both of his feet in his mouth, he readily inserts one.

I will make my judgement when Palin gives a full interview.

Joe Biden is an asset to Obama. After all he was properly vetted.

McCain is in the process of vetting Sarah Palin. After the fact!!

Biden who? He is about as relevant as the flunky former democratic Senator from Connecticut who stands behind McCain at photo ops like an adoring spouse.

Comparing to Republican’s VP of course he’s an asset to Obama… Even
you would be…
PS: I’m glad to see you back… We missed you.

if you look at both the republican and democratic tickets they are the same. You have a fresh new face with an old experienced veteran– which begs the question… what is the difference between the two. There really is no difference. Both Obama and Mccain increase the national debt about the same with their proposed plans. So, is joe biden an asset or liablity? Well if you compare him with Palin, i would say he is an asset.

Joe Biden is a real asset for Barack Obama.
His speech today was magnificent, pointing out the
big difference between actions, statements and goals.
And, guess what, Jack, he doesn’t have to be
scripted or programmed before he is allowed to
speak.
I hope his hands aren’t completed tied for the debate.
The republicans always seem to have more power
when making demands.

Joe Biden is a safe bet. He is neither an asset nor a liability. Everything good about him can be cancelled out by bad, and vice-versa. Obama didn’t want to stir the pot by picking Clinton or another more controversial Democrat. It’s like going into Ben & Jerry’s…Obama ordered Vanilla and John McCain ordered Rainbow Sherbert.

Definitely an ASSET. Obama is thoughtful, possesses brilliant judgement and leadership skills but he is not really a pit bull. Biden on the other hand Biden lacks that refinement that Obama possesses. Biden can do all Barack’s really nasty work for him and still make him look good. One thing I love about Biden is he is brutally honest and this country needs that after 8 years of layered lies. Plus whatever gaps in information Obama has, and it really isn’t alot, Biden can fill them in perfectly.

He’s a liability. He often shoots off his mouth before giving thought to what he’s about to say. He is of ‘The Old Guard’ in politics. He brings very little to the table for ‘Change’. Of course, Hilary would be a liability if she were chosen also. She doesn’t want to play second-fiddle to anyone.

Jack, Biden is definately an asset to the Democrats. I think that Biden is sincere and real. Biden brings more knowledge and expertise to the democratic ticket than Palin could even dream of bringing to the Republican ticket. Not only that, but at least he puts himself out there for all the voters to see, letting us know who he is and what he stands for on the issues. I will be proud to call him the Vice-President!

I think he’s a asset, but we’ll know for sure when he mops the floor with airhead Pallin.

It does not matter - Obama will not win because he did not select Hilary Clinton.
Biden might have a heart as he did not like the cruel ad that denegrated McCain’s injuries so that he cannot type on a computer.
Jack Carlson
Seattle WA

I find Joe Biden to be refreashing in his open opinions, that he has been critized for speaking to fast to me speaks to his honesty of heart in his plans to help Obama win this election. I find his foreign Policy knowledge to be on track to what this country needs. He’s definitely a asset.

Compared to Palen……………..Joe Biden is an asset, along the lines of a pile of gold bars inside of Fort Knox.

Joe Biden’s only problem is he tells the truth which isn’t always the best way to endear yourself to voters. When he makes some off the cuff remarks that get highlighted as Gaffs they aren’t lies but usually just the truth that shouldn’t have been told.

Joe Biden is an asset to this Democratic ticket. So he misspeaks occasionally. We have been listening to George W. for 8 years and barely survived, but we did survive his lack of intelligence, proper English, poor Spanish, cowboy swagger, etc. etc. etc. Yep! Joe is a good old boy that will do just fine.

ABINGDON,MD.

ASSEST. HE CALLS IT AS HE SEE IT.

”AN AMERICAN, LIVING IN A ILLEGAL NATION”

Yes he’s intelligent, knowledgeable on foreign affairs, a good family man, and not like a lot of people in DC spends his off time at home with his family not part of the social crowd in DC.

An asset because at this point in the campaign ,a person with Joes’ credentials and knowledge in just about every aspect of the american government as well as foreign affairs needs to be front and center to us.He also has the respect of both sides of the aisle as well as “truely” meeting with foreign leaders at any time or place when needed. He is well versed in todays political climate.It’s really mind blowing to just watch one VP candidate actually speaking!!

Jack,
After hearing Senator Joe Biden speak today it is plain as day that he is a BIG asset. He is knowledgeable and experienced and boy oh boy does he have John McCains number. And he knows all of McCains past votes, sins and ommissions. Though he is not a dog he can sure enough attack.
Judie
St. Augustine, Fl

He’s an asset. Hillary might have been better to get elected, but a pain after he wins.

Jack: An asset. He compliments Obama’s void on foreign policy, and is an excellent resource for Obama to draw upon when decisions concerning foreign policy will have to be made…..and besides…..Biden doesn’t need to wear lipstick and Tina Fey glasses.

He’s an asset. He’s the folksy pitbull without lipstick.

Biden has done far more good than bad. He’s a compelling figure and an honest guy - rare for a politician! His speech earlier today is proof of this. Joe knows what he’s talking about.

Jack,

You and I did know what the cons of Sen. Biden candidacy were before he was announced, however one cannot deny the fact that he will be an asset to an Obama administration. Obama realizede what he lacks and this nation needs and he went for it in Biden. Unlike the other candidate who went all for what will make him win the base of his party while saying to hell with what this nation needs.

Fem, Knoxville, Tenn.

He is both good and bad. Good in that when he knows his subject and has a stance, he can be impassioned and quite eloquent. Bad in that he occasionally suffers from foot-in-mouth disease, and has been in Congress for long enough to have made both good and bad decisions. But I give him credit, he doesn’t hide from the press, and admits to his mistakes.

Not one of our candidates is perfect, and we shouldn’t expect them to be. McCain, remember was once a Democrat, and made decisions that Democrats supported. Yet now he is the poster child for the Republicans? Politics is a weird world.

By the way, Jack, what happened to the third question yesterday? You know, the one about the media? Please don’t tell me that you were forced to drop the forum on what your peers are doing to a once noble profession! That stinks of censorship, when our 3rd Estate cannot take criticism on their job performance.

Talk about sexism! McSame and McBarbie are whooping it up in front of the cameras - gots to admit she makes a lovely picture standing there contrasting his age and intelligence - while poor Joe goes about his bidnez as usual (he is a senator, remember?). Well, Joe ain’t a woman, so he can’t be exploited that way - I suppose his native intelligence and his openness and honesty and love of this country will have to do. Oh, yeah, and his experience. He is an asset.

Definitely an asset. There’s no mistaking what he thinks, good, bad, indifferent, or even when he opens mouth and inserts foot. How refreshing.

Anyone hear him speaking on foreign policy this morning? Finally someone actually pointing out what this country should have done long ago regarding the 9-11 attacks….unlike McCain’s backing of Bush and going into Iraq when it was already proven that Iraq had nothing to do with 911 or even had those “meals on wheels” labs that Rumsfeld insisted Iraq had.

Compared to Palin, Biden has an education, talks about things the Repunlicans do not want to hear and this man has overcome many heartbreaking hardships and setbacks in his life? What has Palin overcome? She can not even overcome her investigation at home.
Biden also was man enough considering to give up his seat in the Senate after his wife died to be there for his sons if it would interfere with his duties. That is courage and character, while Palin is trying to make a name for herself by exposing her pregnant teenage daughter and who is caring right now for he child with down syndrome. Right now her children need her the most. Selfish and greedy just like all Republicans. OBAMA/BIDEN

Biden is honest and says what he thinks. Sure sometimes he makes a “gaffe” but we all do that. He is an asset on his own but when you compare him to Palin who is not allowed to talk to the press or answer questions from the crowds or to McCain who makes one mistake after another and changes positions from hour to hour he is with his steadfastness a definate asset to Obama.

Time will tell.
In my opinion he’s a liability.
There is a reason he has never been selected by his own party for higher office. He has a tendency to stick his foot in his mouth, he is a stargazing left wing and this will not make Democrat conservatives very happy.

We’ll see. My personal view is Obama shot his foot off when he didn’t fight for Hillary as his VP.

He is an asset, but he is in the wrong position on the ticket. With his many years of accomplishment he should be at the TOP of the ticket, with Hillary as VP. Obama should be in the Senate, learning to accomplish things himself, other than running for President, and voting ‘present’.

All in all, I think Joe Biden is an asset. I do wish that Obama and Biden would campaign more together so we could see how they relate to each other in public. Aside from Bidens gaffes lately, I do like the way he has gone after McCain. He probably knows John better than anyone other than his wife, as well as where the skeletons are hidden!

I am, and have been watching the primaries etc., very closely from Newfoundland — political junkie that I am. I do like Joe Biden and I think he was a very good pick for Obama’s running mate. They complement each other very well and make an excellent team. I so wish we had an Obama and Biden here in Canada!

marian in Newfoundland

Given that Obama thinks there are 57 states, Biden is an asset. He even occasionally lets bits of truth slip out. For example, I liked the part when he said Obama wasn’t ready to lead.

Jack, It is refreshing to have a politician tell the truth, even though at times the pundits and media think it is a gaff. Why is the media kissing up to McSenile and the bridge to nowhere Governor.I will take the unknown Obama, over the known McBush . Connie from Indiana

Biden is an asset. He has his flaws like all of us, but he is 1,000,000 times better than McPalin. I will rather speak the truth than hide lies. Which is what Biden is proud of doing. Biden should not be scrutinized for this. MCpalin are the ones that should be scrutinized for their lies.

L.
Always Simple,
Pullman Washington State

Jack, Joe Biden is what he is, the ultimate attack dog. Senator Obama has tried to position himself as the new style politician, above the fray of the old attack politics. To do that he needs somebody with the credentials and intelligence to survive in that arena on his behalf. Joe Biden is the man.

Hmmm… good question. Do his views on foreign policy consist of more than seeing Russia from his house. If so, I’d say he’s a pretty good asset.

Oh just stop it! Biden’s only errors have been not addressing the sensantionalist media’s interpretations & unfair focus on his phrasings, while giving that twit Palin more or less a free ride so they won’t be accused of sexism.

Joe Biden is an asset unlike McCain, Obama did not give joe the spotlight. He just talks a little too much but because he is known for that America does not weight what he say so heavy. Sarah Palin on the other hand is known for her lies because little is known about her it weights heavy.

An Asset - he is more than qualified to step into the shoes of the president if needed.

He is an asset. He just needs to think before he speaks.

He is definitely qualified to step in as president, if the need arises.

Based on Barack’s brilliant judgement so far, I would say definitely an asset. Biden’s pick to me was actually the best out of the lot - he is brutally honest, been around forever (longer than mccain), knows foreign policy and is a good man. Believe me, Barack knew exactly what he was doing in picking Biden.

I guess we will find out when he debates Gov. Palin. We can yack all we want about her being sheltered, but the rubber meets the road at the debate, assuming the Press doesn’t just lob her and Sen Biden softballs.

He is an asset. Although he always makes me nervious as to what he will say. It’s OK w/me because Obama has faith in him and that’s all that counts.

As in life, you’ve got to take the good with the bad. Biden has been around a long time and has many connections. On the other hand,he also has some problems. Some of his votes contradict what he is saying now. Typical politician. Obama made a big mistake not picking Hillary. He’d be on easy street now if he selected her and McCain would be on the ropes.

I think he’s a great asset. The fact that he doesn’t agree with Obama on every little thing is terrific. It means that when big issues arise, Barack has someone intelligent to argue with — someone who will bring up the other points of view that he might be overlooking. Which is exactly what he said he wanted in his administration, and exactly what this country needs after eight years of yes-men.

If you look at the state of the nation and then you look at who is running the country right now and you then look at the pair running to replace the fool behind the curtain in the white house. I say he is an asset more than a liability. We got one side offering us a road to No Where or more of the same. I am afraid for our country if the republicans get another 4 years. That we won’t have any liberty’s and we won’t have any freedom except the ones they want us to have.

There is no doubt in my mind that Biden is an asset to Obama and if he needs to step into the oval office—he takes a lifetime of experience to the table, not to mention his credentials in foreign affairs. As for me, I love his ability to cut through all the horse maneur and get to the point.

I think Joe Biden is a definite asset. Don’t you find him refreshing–he speaks his mind which most politicians are afraid to do. We just have to realize that he is an Irish Catholic with the spirit that goes along with being Irish. Every word coming from his mouth doesn’t have to be so scrutinized. He has proven over the years that he is an expert on foreign and domestic affairs. GO JOE!

On the other side, I think McCain made a terrible mistake picking Palin who is so far right as to be really scary.

Over all, he is an asset to Obama. He does have a tendency to put foot in mouth from time to time, but he is very strong in the areas where Obama needs shoring up……making him a good VP pick.

Jack:
Definitely a big asset. I watched spell bound through Biden’s foreign policy speech this morning. He has an amazing breadth of knowledge and experience across the globe. His directly quoting McCain from McCains record will be truly intimidating to both Palin and McCain. This is the man Bush sent to conclude the treaty w Khadaffi. He really spoke out on MccCain insult to our ally, Spain and McCain’s attacks on Russia when we need them in dealing w Iran. Only he has spoken of the Iranians dissent and unpopularity with their government. Go get them Joe and Barack. McCain/Palin are dangerously old school and ignorant.
Jon in California

Jack,

He’s not as much of an asset as Hillary Clinton would be as his running mate, but compared to the Governor from the great state of Alaska relative to John McCain, Senator Biden is pure gold.

Robert

North Port, FL

he is fine, sound choice from Obama. Besides if i take a poll i think the voters will think that McCain is a bigger gaffe machine. How many times has he put his foot in his mouth this past week. How do you want to be for something and then against it in 5 minutes. Lets ask him if CEO should not be paid after destroying a company, why is carly’s payout ok, because she is a republican. and do not insult my intelligence by saying you do not know how much she got. LOL ! Think back to the convention when Kerry said, John McCain should have a debate with himself before he debates his peers. HE IS A PHONY, better yet a LIAR with his damn PANTS ON FIRE.

He is an asset to Obama. He sure don’t care to talk to the press thats
more than we can say about McCain and Palin.

Ok. Like Joe Biden is the only person in politics that got his facts screwed up. At least he’s out there talking and being human. And yes. Biden is an asset to Obama and to the whole country.

Joe Biden is good for Obama because it is obviouos that Obama knew ahead of appointing him as his VP choice that his mouth is like a motor. I think it is good for the team and it lets people know that Biden has his own opinions too. Obama said that when he chose Biden he wanted someone that could challenge him… he now has his match…
Rita

I supported Hillary Clinton for President and hoped she would be Barack Obama’s choice for VP, however, I think Joe Biden is a good choice and an asset to the Obama ticket. He has a wealth of knowledge about our country’s most important issues. He is not afraid of the press, and certainly not afraid to answer questions.

Definitely an asset with his foreign policy experience. He doesn’t have to have Karzai give him private lessons like Sarah does. I wonder what he was promised if Palin/McCain win the election in order to agree to a meeting with a puppet? Joe Biden is wonderful! Now McCain and Palin are trying to taint both Obama and Biden because they didn’t vote against her request for an earmark. So now it’s the democrats fault she got so much money. Would anyone reveal what other legislation is was tacked onto in order to get it? Oh, but McCain and Palin aren’t responsible for that (LOL). Which party has been in controll for the past 8 years?

Okay, Jack.

Admittedly, Joe can sometimes be a bit of a liability, but his assets far outweigh his negatives. His assets are world class! His negatives are just a tiny bit irritating. I’m more than willing to take the trade off.

Biden is also an honorable person. Honor and integrity are COMPLETELY lacking in both McCain and Palin!

I think we all need to remember that when we vote for a President, the President can only accomplish what Congress will let him or her accomplish. As much as i cringe whenever Biden makes one of his colorful statements, I still realize that he knows how to work the Congress better than his counterpart in the McCain camp. I think he is an asset when he’s talking about the Obama plan for our country. But then there are those other times….

Asset. He’s genuine, unhearsed but knows what he’s doing. I like that he doesn’t keep us in the dark with private meetings and silence on the campaign trail. All you hear from the Republican VP candidate is your own echo- “is anyone out there…?”

Joe Biden might be gaffe-prone: Sarah Palin is giraffe-prone - very visible, but makes no sound.

Jack,
A shout out to Warren! Excellant. Who writes your stuuf Clobert or Daley?

He’s a big asset– as long as people listen to what he is saying. Even his so-called gaffes are amusing.

Biden was a strange choice. Look, all of the candidates say stupid things. What I still don’t get is why a candidate for CHANGE picks a long term congressman who ran for President in 1988 but got caught plagiarizing a speech. I think Obama could have done a lot better than Biden. Ultimately, people will vote because of Obama and not Biden.

He is an asset because of his experience and his appeal to
middle america. Sara is a liability, she does not appeal to
mid america. Most of us care about our families and do not use
them for gain!!!!

If Obama were white, this whole election would be over and the person he chose as a running mate wouldn’t matter. Race is the elephant in the room that no one wants to notice. Clinton, Biden, or anybody else can’t change this fact. As I see it, this is our time to really change the direction of the civilized world with the man of the people and we have to keep the focus on the issues that matter. The last eight years should be enough to elect Hugh Hefner or Gilligan but America, unfortunately may not see that. Really sad, don’t you think?

He is an asset. With the amount of time Biden has been around foreign policy issues, there is nobody else but Biden that can help make the right decisions when it comes to the world and to our own national security.

Definitely an asset. In touch with the average joes more than even Obama. What politician has the stones to take a public transit service to and fro DC every day? I think when he gets to debate Moose Palin,he’ll clean her clock and make her and McCain look even more out of touch than they already are.

why is Donald Trump on cnn talking about how it is a good time to buy real estates for millions of dollars, and saying he got a deal cut down on a property that was worth much more in the millions than what he got it for apparently he is living in another world ,he also said to make deals with the bankers now because it a good time for it, this man is insane no wonder he is endorsing McCain because they can both only cater to the Rich, and they dont give a damn about middle or poor america.

Jack,

He’s a definite asset. He would make a good Secretary of State and a good Secretary of Defense also. He knows what he’s talking about unlike the other two candidates on the other side.

Ray
Pittsburgh

Joe Biden is an asset to the ticket. Obama made a deliberate choice, the right choice, in choosing someone to compliment his strenghts. Obama is not a “gun-slinger” like McCain who threw the hail mary pass choosing Sarah Palin. When our country is faced with crisis I prefer someone who can blink and consider the consequences before throwing the long ball.

I think that Joe Biden is a trememdous asset for Obama. He is quick, articulate, and appeals to the base of the Democratic Party as well as independents. This far outweighs the occasional foot in mouth disease.

He was picked to be an asset in governance, and there is no doubt that he is exactly that, an asset. Like most VP selections, he neither helps nor hurts in the electoral map.

Jon Lamont
Preston, CT

BOTH - He’s an asset as far as foreign policy. I don’t know if his mouth is a liability for him and OBAMA! I’ll have to wait and see what he says next…

Biden is just to old and forgets what he is saying. And that is scarey for he could be a heart beat away from being the next the president.

I think Biden is a good choice for Obama. Right now he is definitely suffering from foot in mouth disease.

An asest because he knows where all of McCain’s bodies are buried, even if McCain, like all his houses and cars, doesn’t.

Definitely an asset. A president is only as good as the people around them to help make good decisions.

Sure Joe makes a boo boo once in a while, but that shows he actually has something to say and what he says isn’t scripted.

Sen. Biden is definitely an asset. When comparing his wealth of knowlege and capabilities to that of Gov. Palin, the differences are dramatic. Imagine if something were to happen to Obama, the country is still in good hands. NOW imagine our current economic crisis and VP ‘PIT-BULL’ had to step up to the plate. It’s not a pretty picture IS IT? BIDEN–YES PALIN–THANKS BUT NO THANKS!

Jack,
Of course he’s an asset. Joe biden is smart, honest and experienced and doesn’t talk about pit bulls or lipstick .

Mike C.
Wethersfield, CT

He’s an asset, he brings experience and knowledge. I felt that Hillary would have been a better choice, but that’s over. Bidens O.K., he’s a good egg.

Only if he thinks of the consequences of what he might say before he opens his mouth to speak.

Biden’s experience will be an asset and you know what he thinks. Doesn’t appear to be hiding anything.

He is a credible asset. Perhaps not in terms of how things are turning out in the media, but on the whole he is credible.

Asset. It is obvious Biden is smart and a qualified VP.

Well…let’s see. Foreign policy experience, yes. He’s intelligent, yes. I can relate to him, yes. Heads of state actually like him, yes. He has charisma, yes. He’s for change, yes. I’ll take asset for $100 Jack.

An asset! Look no one is perfect, everyone makes gaffes, everyone makes mistakes.

Joe Biden is brilliant, he is charming and he is …….REAL! Not to mention that he will be a great advisor to Sen. Obama since Joe has tremendous experience.

Give me, Joe Biden, any day! At least the Dems aren’t hiding him!

Authentic Joe is an asset to Obama and an asset to America. Cheney can’t communicate with his own republicans, Palin can’t communicate with media, Bush refuses to talk with adversaries, and McCain won’t even talk to SPAIN, a NATO member. McCain is the same as Bush, a propaganda pusher. Joe talks to everyone, and tells it like it is…kind of like you, Jack!

Liability. He represents all that Obama’s campaign is trying to change…

Jack I think Biden is good for a V.P. pick, considering his knowledge to Bush in a skirt. (think Palin and Bush were both cheerleaders, do we need anymore of those?)
I do think Palin would be better at hiding e-mail`s in ethics investigations as she has had experience in this that Biden has not.

Of course he is an asset. His free speaking may occasionally result in foot in mouth, but at least he is allowed to speak! He is a man of experience, substance and sound judgment. I would not fear a Biden presidency should god forbid something happen to Obama.

Biden is both. For his experience in Washington and foreign policy credentials, he is an asset. For his appeal to voters as a candidate in general , he is just another generic white guy and is a liablity.

I am curious though. Both Biden and Bill Clinton admitted that Hillary would be the better pick for VP.
Could there be an October surprise in the making?

He is an asset. You will get the truth from this man, unlike the past VP with the lies.This is refreshing.

Definitely an asset especially after listening to his speech on the campaign trail about foreign polcy. Maybe Sarah Palin needs to stay home and and watch AND listen to Joe Biden”s approach to foreign affairs. He gave his views on foregn policy so voters will know what to expect from Obama/Biden ticket. I repeat. The Obama/Biden ticket. Not the Biden/Obama ticket. Palin Sarah, I mean Sarah Palin needs to take notes even if her secretary has to take notes while Sarah is getting her picture taken. Maybe it will be on the cover of THE ROLLING STONE and you can give 5 copies to McCain.

Just based off poll numbers alone, I’d say Biden is far more of an asset than that lipstick wearing lead balloon that McCain picked.

BOTH and we all new that…………

Jack,

I love Joe Biden! Hair plugs, Gaffes and all! He understands that 95% of the citizens are fighting for survival and he is on our side! So what, he’s passionate and sometimes says the wrong thing - No one is perfect!

American still loves that guy who “rightly” called the Chinese Govenment “GOONS”.

A huge asset. When the public sees Biden with all his experiance, then looks at Palin with all her ignorance the Obama numbers will skyrocket.

Jack,

Joe Biden is the kind of person with whom I can sit across a picnic table and chat, feel like he’s a regular guy who appreciates common and great issues, and never forget that he is leagues ahead of me in terms of his knowledge and understanding of the country and the world. I can feel safer with Joe Biden around.

Beats the heck out of any minor liability, doesn’t it?

It was only Jesus Christ who didn’t have a fault,that said Joe Biden will always be of an asset to Obama. He WLL put away Sarah Palin in the debate like hurricane katrina.

It doesn’t really matter. Choosing Mr. Obama rather than Ms. Clinton was the Democrats real mistake.

Are you kidding Jack? Joey Hairplug is a major asset. I mean, you got the first Chatty Catholic stream of consciousness Caucasian who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. That’s storybook, man.

Sadly, I think Obama would have been better off choosing Hillary as his running mate. I like Biden a lot, but he just doesn’t draw the same enthusiasm from supporters. He isn’t as good about staying on message or keeping his rhetoric as crisp and clear as Obama or Clinton.

Jack, the real question is: Is Sara Palin an asset or a liability to McCain?
You must be psychic , Jack. Liability is the correct answer.

An asset Jack! Who else has his resume! And why can’t Palin compete? Thanks to Biden, Obama has the strongest and most reliable ticket in these elections, which combines his judgment and the experience of Biden. Together, they’re gonna change this country and put it right back on track!

He is truly an asset. Also, he is a real Bulldog with class.

Jack,
Joe Biden is a tremendous asset for Barack Obama.
Obama had the intelligence to pick someone highly
qualified in foreign policy who some consider
Obama weak in.
Mccain picked a hocky mom.
Need we say more?

Most people know where Biden is coming from, what he stands for. He makes no secret of his opinions. The so-called gaffes are sometimes funny, but they are not really harmful. It is far more embarassing for a candidate to correctly enunciate a position that is totally ignorant, or flat out lie when everyone knows its a lie. In spite of saying that FDR went on TV in1929, Biden is still seen as a person who knows his stuff.

He’s not as politically capable as far as winning the election, but I think our man O made a good choice, because he can sleep well with Biden in the white house.

I believe he’s a good asset. He has experience and he can level up with McCain in that aspect. The difference now is that Biden will have better judgment with Obama beside him.

I think Biden is an asset. Even though I prefer Hillary, Joe definitely knows what is going on in the country and around the world. I think he is more for the common man like Obama is. McCain has no clue on how difficult it is to pay ordinary bills like the rest of us are. Of course if I had a dozen automobiles and a block of homes, I wouldn’t know either!

Biden is an asset and Obama chose very well. The Clintons are done now and forever and they had better start seriously supporting Obama and Biden instead of looking for photo ops. Go Barack and Joe–You are both an inspiration-thanks

Jack

Sen Biden is a very intellegent but is at time less than tackful. He seems to have a problem with his brain to mouth filter. When he has made comments that were not within the campain line he had to change his song.

This tells me the two camps are not communicating as they should be on the types of questiuons that are going to be fired at them.

Dan from Alliance, OH

Joe is Joe, a honest man that will speak his mind before he thinks of the party politics. If you question his honesty check his tax return and assets. Unlike McCain who is the 13th richest guy in the

he’s definitely an asset. however, with our nation involved in two wars,and with threats from iran, north korea, and russia, i have always thought that wesley clark would have been a better pick. hillary supporters respect him. he’s not a washington insider. he has more experience than just about anyone, on foriegn affairs ,national security, the middle east and eastern europe. he’s is respected throughout the world ,by friend and foe. he directed the bosnia conflict , with NOT one US military casualty.

He is certainly an asset, especially compared to the other ticket’s VP. Not that we are looking at a tossup between McCain and Obama and need the preferred VP position to help you make your choice, although perhaps for a few fence sitters, I suppose it could make a difference which one you would feel comfortable in the White House. If the debate is normal style, I think people will recognize his knowledge and values versus her puffery and shallowness. Let’s face it, Jack, when it comes to Palin, there is no there, there. There is not even a surface beneath the surface. The closest thing to a family value is that she is willing to make all the choices for all the families.

Biden would have made a good president and he’s doing a great job as a VP candidate–if you want a smart, vastly experienced work horse. Imagine if the media started treating him like that?

Is jack Cafferty an asset or liability to the situation room. Watching Biden this morning deliver an outstanding foreign policy speech, it beats my imagination how anybody in their right minds would question what he brings to the Obama ticket. Biden is a tested old war horse who brings a lot of real life experience to the ticket. From the onset he has demostrated presidential ability and a mind of his own quite like his opponent who is still in vice presidential college learnin how to be a vice president 101.

If he keeps speaking publicly he is a liability. They should hide him until after the election and hope no one notices.

From what I can see McCain has only tried to capitalize on his POW days saying he knows how to win a war although it isn’t something he has ever done.

Joe Biden on the other hand actually fought in a war and doesn’t go around trying to convince people this makes him Presidential material.

These two latter statements put the Obama ticket ahead on the foreign affairs and national security issues for those people who haven’t figured out that McCain is just a loose cannon issuing insults to foreign leaders and their nations.

Making stupid statements like it’s good that the U.S. is exporting cigarettes to Iran as will help kill Iranians and singing bomb bomb Iran and saying when he looked into Putin’s eyes he could see the initials KGB is not what America needs as the Bush/Cheney administration has achieved enough animosity without any help from McCain.

Hi Jack:

It depends on what day of the week it is.

Bennie
Avon, IN

Jack,
Considering Biden is a complete contradiction to Obama’s message of change by being a 36 year veteran of the Washington insider; I would say it was very poor judgment.

Further, with Biden’s history of plagiarism, most baby boomers will remember quite well; I’d say it shows obama’s complete lack of good judgment. And in closing, by the selection of Biden, obama all but admitted he had no experience.

So, to answer your question: Biden=Liability

Jack–
Only time will tell if he’s an asset or not. At least he is honest and outspoken and doesn’t set restrictions on whom he will talk to or for how long. He’s a real politician unlike the animated Barbie Doll that is running with McCain. I hope that he does a great job in his debate against Palin and shows America just how ignorant she is, and how much of a gentleman he is.

Troy, Ohio

Hay Jack! H. W .Bush had a complete bafoon on his ticket, and became president. UH OH ! Was Dan Quail from ALASKA?

I think his delivery of a point connects well with the blue collar Joes of the world. During the Dem. debates I was pulling for Obama, but I was very impressed with Biden, I actually thought he would be a great choice for Secutary of State. Since he is the VP choice, I thing Colin Powell should be the choice for Securtary of state. It would be a great way to bring us together as a nation, and for security abroad. Also, with Clinton in the Senate getting the job done, could make this the greatest colaboration of minds the US has ever had working for the betterment and advancement of the american people.

Biden would be an asset to Obama for many reasons,
One of whih is that he has experience with world affairs.
He is straght forward and dosen’t lie in his speeches like McCain.
He has good knowledge of the economy.

Certainly, Biden is more of an asset than a liability. It would be nice if he was less gaffe prone, but most sensible people should be able to overlook his mistakes.

Jack…

We all know that the “patriotic” comment that Biden made about taxes was meant in the context that it’s time for the wealthy to give back a little since they’ve been the ones getting the tax breaks for so long.

Biden’s honesty may be biting at times, but it is refreshing and in this political season of scripted comments, it’s actually fun to have someone who is not so scripted….. Go get em’ Joe!!

Joe Biden is a good man who loves his family and goes home every night on Amtrak. I like him because he speaks his mind and just like any old man like me,he loves to talk and tell stories and does not watch his words because he likes to embellish his stories like any good storyteller. Give me someone like Joe Biden any day over all the other robotic and computerized politicians.

He is an asst because of his openness and honesty and speaks from the heart..

If CNN would give equal time to the gaffes of McCain voters would learn that Biden’s gaffes are minute compared to the slip ups, misinformation and confusion coming from McCain’s mouth.

Joey Biden is an asset baby!!

He speaks off the cuff Scranton style!!

Obama/Biden ‘08

Joe Biden is a huge asset. He is the most grounded down to earth person in this election. Joe is the real deal. When my husband and I learned he was Obams’s pick we literally jumped for joy. Joe is truly a man of the middle class. Go Joe!!!!!

T.Steele
Auburndale Fl

Overall, I think an asset — If the media would focus on his message rather than his ocassional “gaffs” — Hey, but that don’t sell newspapers, magazines or air time does it ???

In the United States of the 1950s and 1960s, Joe Biden would have been regarded as an asset. In today’s America, the America of the entertainment-soaked public where brain-washing humans like Oprah are regarded as demi-godesses, Joe Biden is a liability. Kudos to Obama for selecting him.

After today’s barn burner of a speech on foreign policy, a huge asset. Juxtaposed with Palin, they look like they come from different planets.

An Obama/Clinton ticket would have been unbeatable, although I believe Obama/Biden will win.

Biden is an old school Democrat and, forgive me, but often when he talks he puts me to sleep. Of course he is qualified to be a heartbeat away from the Oval Office. His appointment puts the other ticket to shame.

For me, Hillary Clinton, like Barack Obama, is a public servant for the New Age and that is what all this change is about - the old institutions are crumbling, the old ways are dying to make way for a new and more enlightened age: peace, prosperity, environmental clean-up and protection, new technologies, revived Arts and education, health care, etc. And we definitely need Bill Clinton’s guidance on how to renew our economy and thrive again.

But Joe Biden is a good and experienced public servant - and will make a wonderful V.P. I pray he and Obama win by a landslide.

biden has more political experience than palin..biden is smart but he knows that wherever he goes, he must watch his words and be a little bit careful because the media will turn into a twenty-four news cycle..the media doesn’t make fun of mccain’s senior moments, they make excuses for him..biden tells the truth from the heart but palin is crazy to me..

he is a down to earth guy but I wish they would take a week off talk and comeback strong his story is much better then mccain’s due to the fact we all have had death and fought through it and raise our kids and hope for them to prosper ,he can only help ,also who wants a guy from the desert and a women from the tundra! and I’am an independent conservative

Jack, Joe Biden is an asset for Obama, it is sad that CNN does not cover him on the campaign trail, Palin seem to get all the coverage I wonder why ,is it because CNN send only men to cover her.

jack,,we need real people like biden who says it just as it is.It does not make him a good politician but trust me it makes him a honest leader.

Jack I voted for Joe Biden in the Massachusetts primary and he had already dropped out of the race. (my vote) He is qualified to be Vice President. He’s the only one runnig for the office who is. If Barak Obama would have picked Senator Clinton Senator McCain would have chosen someone else

Jackasset , oh forgive me, i mean an asset.. he is smart intelligent and experienced. He is also HONEST, not much we can say for all of WASHINGTON…

Let’s see:

Will the man in the wheelchair stand up and take a bow.
It’s patriotic for those making over 250k to pay even more in taxes.
$3000 to charity over 10 years.
Barack Obama is clean and well spoken for a black man.

And these are just the three that stand out right this second.

The man is walking fodder for Leno and Letterman, now if they would just treat him the way they treat everyone else.

He is an asset with a Liability, his mouth.

Joe Biden is an experienced statesman with great foreign policy credentials. I wonder what the bums at the GOP would do if the Obama campaign listed Joe’s qualifications right along side Sara’s. He is a definite asset and will help round out an Obama administration. You can bet he wasn’t chosen to pander, but to give the American people the kind of administration we need in times like this.

Biden is an asset. So what he puts his foot in his mouth. Biden is a real person. And in any event, even with his mouth full of leather Palin can’t hold a candle to his experience and qualifications.

I think Joe Biden is an asset. At least he is out there making speeches, and not hiding from the press. What is she (Sarah) hiding? Can’t she speak for herself, or does she need an administrator like she hired during her mayoral administration. Her experience as mayor was over a city of 5000 people. BIG DEAL.

j. kempf ar

Joe Biden is just fine for Barack Obama. He is doing yeoman’s duty admirably, by the way…..
sure, he occasionally puts his foot in his mouth but its not in the category of being a liability.
His work on the stump is superb and very engaging. Just let him do his job. and Tell Anderson Cooper to keep his politics to himself.
Mary from Sarasota, FL

Biden is an asset . He’s one of the few politicians that can insert his foot in his mouth and pull it out with barely anyone noticing.