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Biden: Come Tuesday, Obama's Critics Will Be Calling Him Commander-In-Chief
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ABC News’ Matthew Jaffe Reports: Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., blew into the Buckeye State Friday afternoon, four days before Election Day, blasting Republican attacks against Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and declaring that come Tuesday, Obama's critics will be calling him the next commander-in-chief.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we need to move past the politics of division and attack," the Democratic vice-presidential nominee told a crowd of 2000 in Kettering. "Over the past week, Republicans have gone way over the top in my view, calling Barack Obama every name in the book, and it probably will get worse in the next three and a half to four days."
"Well look, if you look at who he is, what he's done, and what he plans to do for this country, if you work for us in the closing days and choose hope over fear," Biden urged supporters, "after next Tuesday, the very critics he has now and the rest of America will be calling him something else - they will be calling him the 44th president of the United States of America, our commander in chief Barack Obama!"
As is his standard approach on the stump, the Delaware lawmaker linked Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., to President Bush, encouraging voters that in four days from now they can change the course of the nation's future.
"An opportunity missed is not the same as an opportunity lost," Biden cautioned today in this crucial battleground state. "Not yet. Not if we recognize the urgency of the moment. Not if we have the courage to reject the course that has clearly failed. Not if we have the will to embrace the most enduring of all Americans beliefs – which is, we do not have to accept things as they are, we can change them and define our own destiny! And we will change them!"
Biden has been ripping McCain's agent of change "costume" for the past week and today, the Delaware lawmaker didn't miss his opportunity at this holiday rally.
"I know it's Halloween," the six-term senator said, "but John McCain dressed as an agent of change is a costume that just does not fit."
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JUST TODAY-IN THE NEWS
Bush wants to deregulate as much as
he can before his term is up.
Also, McCain wants to make CAPITOL
GAINS tax cut permanent.
MORE GIFTS FOR THE RICH!!!!!
WAKE UP AMERICA!!!
Don't fall for Republican lies &
tricks Again!!!!
You-Mr Middle Class don't believe
McCain is going to give a tax cut.
VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN FOR REAL CHANGE
IN AMERICA!!!
Posted by: LISA JENNINGS | Oct 31, 2008 5:30:58 PM
I will never refer to Hussein as President,Commander and Chief....I would not even stand up if he entered a room I was in.....he will be Hussein until he gets out of office....
Posted by: Evelyn | Oct 31, 2008 5:36:43 PM
the polls are lying!!!!! repubs don't get discouraged...... just go out and vote...... the MSM is Bullsh&^ting you
Posted by: pat | Oct 31, 2008 5:38:11 PM
Evelyn the Sore Loser.
I did that to Bush for 8 years but he is still there.
So I am taking my revenge now.
You will have to wait 8 years for your next turn sweetie.
Posted by: Steve_NJ | Oct 31, 2008 5:40:41 PM
and those that vote for him will call him "messiah".
I'll just call him another political blow hard who has found another angle to rip off the people. Ponzy scheme...
Posted by: bil | Oct 31, 2008 5:41:58 PM
Pat,
All polls can not be lieing.
Your choice to keep your head stuck in the sand anyway.
Here are the latest polls:
Rasmussen: Obama +4
Gallup: Obama +9
Reuters/C-Span/Zogby: Obama +7
DG/Hotline: Obama +7
Marist: Obama +7
ABC/Wash Post: Obama +8
CBS/NY Times: Obama +11
Fox: Obama +3
GWU/Battleground: Obama +4
HELP ME INTRODUCE PRESIDENT OBAMA
Posted by: Steve_NJ | Oct 31, 2008 5:42:21 PM
did you hear the latest??? the obama party is going to downplay all the BS he promised in the campaign...HA.... now thats funny...tell them what they want to hear ...win and then tell them the truth.... wow
Posted by: Noel | Oct 31, 2008 5:44:21 PM
Steve - you look like you have a lot of time on your hands...looking for a job? No? maybe you should be....
Posted by: karen | Oct 31, 2008 5:44:51 PM
I weep when I read all the right wing hatred, fear and loathing that people express toward Obama. Where does that come from? I truly do not get it. It must be painful to feel that the so-called MSM and indeed the whole world has turned against you. I mean I could get angry at the comment of "Evelyn", but I can't. It just makes me sad. I'm sorry you feel so bad Evelyn. Why are you so angry?
Posted by: Steve | Oct 31, 2008 5:46:38 PM
can anyone spell redistibution of wealth? How about social re-engineering?
Same stuff LBJ started in '63 and look how long it took us to dig out of that welfare system.
Posted by: LOL | Oct 31, 2008 5:46:42 PM
Steve is a liar... the MSM is BS ing the public....thats why McCain is leading in california in early voting... VOTE REPUBS!!!! VOTE
Posted by: Pat | Oct 31, 2008 5:46:52 PM
Karen,
I am a lazy Democrat.
Sitting and waiting for Obama to win, then I will quit my job and go on welfare and enjoy the fruits of all the hard work that all you Repugs are putting in.
Boty, my vote is powerful. Lololololooollll.
Posted by: Steve_NJ | Oct 31, 2008 5:47:07 PM
Pat,
Dream on. It's a free country.
Don' jsut get a heart attack come Nov. 5th. I hope you have good health care under the Bush plan.
Posted by: Steve_NJ | Oct 31, 2008 5:48:36 PM
I understand that Kraft is going to introduce two new Kool-Aid flavors-
Obama Orange
Messiah Mellon
Posted by: jqak | Oct 31, 2008 5:49:16 PM
I can't vote for someone who looks like a monkey. I'm sorry....
Ron paul is my write in
Posted by: KL | Oct 31, 2008 5:50:42 PM
At least Steve is honest. Most democrats are lazy.
Posted by: klo | Oct 31, 2008 5:51:47 PM
No Way... Steve is a Liar and a blog obama plant thats getting paid to blog.... vote repubs vote.. the dems are losing and the MSM are bullshitt&^g the polls
Posted by: Pat | Oct 31, 2008 5:53:38 PM
jqak,
I understand the French are introducing a new wine specifically designed as an "apperatif" for RepubLosers called "McCain's Bitter Campari".
Posted by: Steve_NJ | Oct 31, 2008 5:53:57 PM
As a result of the impending democratic govenment we are about to install, I will be doing everything I can to do exactly the opposite of their agenda.
No green for me, I'm going black.
No tolerance of gay life style.
Money off shore.
No more charitable stuff, every man for himself now.
Posted by: klo | Oct 31, 2008 5:55:10 PM
Not only is Steve lazy and unemployed, he's a drunk.
Posted by: jkj | Oct 31, 2008 5:57:20 PM
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