Geevil,

What does 18 million votes have to do with it? Coming in second place does not get you the Vice-Presidency. What country do you live in? This is not the playoffs.

She was a good candidate. I have a lot of respect for the Clintons, but I knew too many people that just hated her, both Republicans and Democrats. She would have excited the Republican base in a way that would have never got her elected. People don't hate Obama and Biden in the same way.

Let 'em try to get excited about a McCain Romney ticket.

My friends, I stand before you, to sit behind you, to tell you something, I know nothing about. Direct quote from John McCain and I approve this message.

awman,

It's no use trying to explain voter demographics. Reagan Democrats voted for Bill Clinton twice. We will not vote for Obama/Biden. Biden already got rejected twice. He inspires nobody.

Common sense says that Democrats like Bayh did not want to run with Obama and destroy their career. Biden has nothing to lose except the election.

I wonder if any president could deserve the vitriolic rhetoric I read here re: George W. Bush.

History will tell the tale, but I fear it will be much too late. Truth be told, his critics are far more exercised about his adherence to principle and absolute values than they are his politics.

Goodbye pricipled leadership, hello pandering pragmatics!

I attended a speech given by Senator Biden. I was impressed by his genuine passion for defending core Democratic values, including civil liberties. Even after all his years in the Senate, he is still sincerely dedicated to making a better life for all Americans, cares passionately about the issues, and is "fired up and ready to go." He will make a fine VP for Barack Obama and for America.

Well, I'm all for change, but not in the direction the Dems or Reps are headed. As has been said before, they will both drive this country off a cliff...just at different speeds.

You Democrats need not worry too much. Obama's choice as VP shows that he's betting true conservatives will not likely be voting for the McCain ticket. That should at least offset the relatively few Hillary supporters that will not vote Obama.

I voted for the lesser of two evils last time, but not again.

The social experiment that began with the birth of this nation was high minded. Too bad we did not have the fortitude to stay the course.

May GOD (sorry atheists) have mercy on us all.

Obama is fresh and clean.

He didn't pick Timmy or Evan because the big time political movers told Obama they were too weak for his ticket. But he made a error. Now, he has someone who will over shadow him. Joe Biden has made all kinds of terrible remarks. I recall him taking sides with France and Germany when Bush wanted to go to Iraq. Biden likes McCain. How can he back track that?? McCain will win.

Obama is turning into a sinking ship. Biden was right in saying that Obama would not make a great president and that we should all support McCain.

McCain 2008 / Clinton 2012

I'm sure Nancy is sulking this morning...He didn't pick Chett Edwards..

HRC vs. Biden

Clinton 18 million votes
Biden 18

Clinton 1900 delegates
Biden 0

Clinton attacked by Obama for war vote
Biden -voted for Iraq too

Clinton- tough as nails refuses to quit
Biden -first to QUIT

Reply to Independent minded:

You are right in questioning how Catholics would justify voting for the pro-choice ticket. Most will not. You are wrong howevever in insinuating that the Obama campaign in stupid in choosing Biden. This choice has created more of a balance to offset a variety of the outspoken stances made. We have to get the Republican party out of power. The two party system is wrecking our country but that is another issue in itself to discuss.

As far as pro-life, as a evangelical Christian has beautifully stated, we should focus on making it unthinkable before anything else. This paves the way for the natural choice to be made and the right laws are made in this spirit.

I backed McCain in 2000, but I don't know him anymore. He sold his soul to the NeoCon/Rove/Bush trash. Maybe his money and fame have gone to his head, or maybe he's senile. Either way, he isn't fit to serve as president.

Biden is such a lame pick. Not sure how you Liberals/Democrats are feeling this morning but does the word ANTICLIMATIC come to mind? For all the Obama drama this week...he picks Joe Biden? Wow....can't wait for Big Mouth Joe to put his foot in his mouth. I give it one week. He'll pop off to a reporter.

Obama obviously was desperate cause he knows he isn't up for the job of President. It is above his pay grade after all.

Obama/Biden....what a losing combination.

McCain 08 and 12

ScaryBob - I have never watched FoxNews in my life. I do, however, research issues myself. I've not been drinking the Koolaid, but perhaps you have. Maybe you should become more informed before November.

By the way,

"tough as nails, refuses to quit" could also be seen as delusional, refuses to quit.

You are like one of the people sitting in an empty stadium three hours after the game is over.

It's politics. They were running against each other so of course Biden went negative against him, but Obama and Biden have worked together before, and will work great together. Let McCain run his mouth, if he picks Romney I'm sure that plenty of their back and forth will come up in ads. I think it was a great choice because of Biden's experience and his sharp wit. They're going to take it and McCain is going to spend a ridiculous amount to try and derail it. Obama 2008!

Senator Biden is a great pick. He has experience, where Senator Obama has none (Senator Obama has never held a real job in his entire life, and he's spent two of his four years in the Senate running for president.) Senator Obama has not a single accomplishment in the Senate. Senator Biden does not carry as much baggage as does Senator Clinton. He is well spoken, he believes in the greatness - and responsibility - of America. He will outshine Senator Obama in experience, but not celebrity, which is exactly as the campaign would have it.

Doesn't anybody vote on their VALUES anymore? Really, a "Democrat voting for McCain"? What an oxy-MORON.

Obama took Rush Limbaugh's advice and picked Biden.