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Obama Explains His Choice, Reacts To Palin
cBS ^ | 8/30/08

Posted on 08/30/2008 2:48:59 PM PDT by mathprof

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Obama and Biden sat down with Kroft Friday night in Pittsburgh for an interview to be broadcast on 60 Minutes this Sunday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

"Let me tell you the reason I picked Joe Biden," Sen. Obama told Kroft. "Number one, he can step in and become president. And I don't think anybody has any doubt about that. Number two is that if I'm in the room making the kinds of tough decisions that the next president's going to have to make both on domestic policy and on international policy, then I want the counsel and advice of somebody who's not going to agree with me 100 percent of time - in fact, somebody who's independent enough that can push back and give me different perspectives and make sure that I'm catching any blind spots that I have. And Joe Biden doesn't bite his tongue.

"Number three, is somebody who I know in his heart cares about the American people and the American dream, and is willing to fight for them as hard as he can. And Joe Biden fit that bill," Obama added.

"What do you think of Senator McCain's vice presidential choice? And how does it change the dynamics of this campaign?" Kroft asked.

"Well, I don't know Governor Palin, I have not met her before. I had a brief conversation with her after she was selected to congratulate her and wish her luck - but, not too much luck! - on the campaign trial. And she seems to have a compelling life story. Obviously, she's a fine mother and a up-and-coming public servant," Obama said. "So, it's too early for me to gauge what kind of running mate she'll be.

"My sense is that she subscribes to John McCain's agenda.

(Excerpt) Read more at cbsnews.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008veep; 60minutes; biden; cbsnews; obama; palin; seebsnews
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The Messiah speaks...
1 posted on 08/30/2008 2:49:00 PM PDT by mathprof
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To: mathprof

The DemonRats have all but fixed this election by insuring that illegals will cast millions of fraudulent votes in November. Given this fact and the Stalinist/Mohammedan vision enunciated Thursday night by Comrade Osama, I pray that Cheney and the few remaining “adults” in Washington will see to it that there’s no Inaugural in January. Otherwise the nation is destined to fall into the hands of our sworn enemies—a fact that will make us look back on the Klinton years as “the good ol’ days.”


2 posted on 08/30/2008 2:50:32 PM PDT by libsmacker75
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To: mathprof
Number one, he can step in and become president

You can't Obama, and I cast my doubts about Biden

3 posted on 08/30/2008 2:50:43 PM PDT by eyedigress
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To: mathprof
The Chicoms are on board...


4 posted on 08/30/2008 2:50:55 PM PDT by Libloather (August is Liberal Awareness Month.)
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To: mathprof

But where was the thunder and lightining?


5 posted on 08/30/2008 2:51:01 PM PDT by chiefqc
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To: mathprof
The media have their taling points for tomorrow's news shows.


6 posted on 08/30/2008 2:51:25 PM PDT by oblomov
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To: mathprof

Barack, the main problem is that you are not ready to step in and be President.


7 posted on 08/30/2008 2:51:46 PM PDT by frankjr
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To: mathprof

Of course, leave it to CBS to give unfettered campaign time to Obama to try and counteract the McCain/Palin momentum. Yeah, it’s a coincidence that the issue is VP picks and why Sarah Palin really isn’t that good. Gee, maybe Dan Rather can chime in on this too, huh?


8 posted on 08/30/2008 2:52:02 PM PDT by Obadiah (I remember when the climate never changed, then Bush stole the election.)
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To: mathprof
if I'm in the room making the kinds of tough decisions that the next president's going to have to make both on domestic policy and on international policy, then I want the counsel and advice of somebody who's not going to agree with me 100 percent of time

Name 5 policy issues that you ever disagreed with Joe Biden about, in your entire life.
9 posted on 08/30/2008 2:52:12 PM PDT by Question Liberal Authority (DRILL HERE. DRILL NOW. PAY LESS!)
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To: oblomov

taling = talking


10 posted on 08/30/2008 2:52:16 PM PDT by oblomov
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To: mathprof
"Well, I don't know Governor Palin, I have not met her before.

Sarah is *only* the Governor of the 50th State ... Obama needs to get out to the other additional 7 states and meet their Governor's too .......

11 posted on 08/30/2008 2:54:10 PM PDT by Mr_Moonlight
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To: oblomov

Mind if I steal that?


12 posted on 08/30/2008 2:54:20 PM PDT by eyedigress
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To: mathprof

I’m very concerned about having someone with no foreign policy experience at all, like B. Hussein Obama, becoming President of the United States. VPs? No big deal.


13 posted on 08/30/2008 2:54:21 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (DemocRATS are a visible reminder of what it was like before people became civilized.)
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“.... And I don’t think anybody has any doubt about that....”

Hmmmm, bottom of law class, lies about just about everything, didn’t want the Alaska pipeline, against the war, etc, etc. Yup, no one could possibly have a doubt about Biden. Heh. Heck, I’d debate that clown on national TV, and I wouldn’t have to prepare - about anything. And I couldn’t wait ‘til the idea of IQ comes up.


15 posted on 08/30/2008 2:54:36 PM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: eyedigress

Please, go ahead!


16 posted on 08/30/2008 2:55:32 PM PDT by oblomov
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To: oblomov; gonzo

Boycott MSM!


17 posted on 08/30/2008 2:56:15 PM PDT by TommyJoe
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To: mathprof
Why does Obama have to " Explain " his choice for VP after McCain picks Palin when they had all this week and last week to show case Biden ?

Osama Bin Lieden We can't spare any $ CHANGE .. 2008

No money back guarantee for the DNC choice

18 posted on 08/30/2008 2:56:22 PM PDT by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM .53 : 1 The FOOL hath said in his heart, there is no GOD.)
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To: Baynative; gonzo

He picked on mcCain about being n for 26 years, now he picks one with 4 more years than that, imagine that!


19 posted on 08/30/2008 2:57:40 PM PDT by TommyJoe
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To: Mr_Moonlight
It's the 49th state (or 56th in the muslim calendar)
20 posted on 08/30/2008 2:57:43 PM PDT by fhayek
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