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Obama, Biden Governors Meeting Appearance

The Huffington Post | Posted 01.02.2009 | Politics


President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden met in Philadelphia Tuesday morning with a bipartisan delegation of governors from aro...

The Politics of War: Substance Rules Over Spin

James P. Rubin | Posted 11.03.2008 | Politics


James P. Rubin

With our nation facing two hot wars abroad and an economic melt-down at home, substance matters. And when it came to substance, Senator Biden had a good night indeed.

Chick-Flick Club Falls in Love with Joe Biden

Laney Margolis | Posted 11.03.2008 | Home


Laney Margolis

Biden's stories had a quality of being "lived," compared to Palin's stories, which often appeared to be made up. And, in one small but unforgettable moment of tearfulness, Biden revealed himself to be profoundly and genuinely human.

Culture Zohn: Pod Palin

Patricia Zohn | Posted 11.02.2008 | Politics


Patricia Zohn

Here was Joe Biden who's been in government for 30- plus years who never had laid eyes on this woman. Don't let them tell you this is a good thing.

Say It Ain't So: Trig Palin's Post-Debate Photo Op

Suzy Shuster | Posted 11.02.2008 | Politics


Suzy Shuster

Why is this child up so late every time there is a camera op? Why isn't this baby sleeping in a crib or bassinet somewhere with a sleep sheep or some other sound apparatus lulling him into night-night?

VP Debate: McCain's Big Gamble Comes Up Snake Eyes

Arianna Huffington | Posted 11.02.2008 | Politics


Arianna Huffington

After watching the debate, I am convinced that if the country somehow has a collective mental meltdown and elects Sarah Palin, she will be even more dangerous than Cheney.

What I Saw Inside The Debate Hall

A.J. Bockelman | Posted 11.02.2008 | Politics


A.J. Bockelman

It was very interesting to watch Palin when the camera was on Biden. On foreign policy and other points where she gave light answers, she was intently reviewing her notes on the podium.

The Graph and I

Nora Ephron | Posted 11.02.2008 | Politics


Nora Ephron

CNN had a graph running along the bottom of the screen during the debate, allegedly representing the moment-by-moment feelings of a group of independent voters. This is no way to watch a debate.

Palin's Great Achievement: She Didn't Stink Up the Joint

Paul Reiser | Posted 11.02.2008 | Politics


Paul Reiser

The moment when Biden talked about the death of his wife and child, and raising his sons himself was tremendously moving and genuine. It was a bold -- and very relevant -- point to make.

Welcome To Sarahland

Art Brodsky | Posted 11.02.2008 | Politics


Art Brodsky

In Sarahland, answering questions asked to you is optional. You say what you want to say, regardless of what that old-school questioner has to offer.

Palin in Debate Still Gets Global Warming Backwards and Repeats Big Energy Lie Twice

Joseph Romm | Posted 11.02.2008 | Green


Joseph Romm

Palin told Katie Couric "I'm not going to solely blame all of man's activities on changes in climate." The debate transcript reveals she still can't get her talking points straight on this issue.

Joe's Tears: the Political Power of Paternal Love

Leah McElrath Renna | Posted 11.02.2008 | Politics


Leah McElrath Renna

Joe Biden did more for the equality of the sexes with his honest display of paternal emotion during the vice presidential debate than Sarah Palin's presence on the executive ticket has or will ever do.

A Spicier VP Debate Hits YouTube (VIDEO)

Ari Melber | Posted 11.02.2008 | Politics


Ari Melber

Thursday's debate was a serious and substantive affair. With superb moderating by Gwen Ifill, the conversation stuck to policy-driven sparring, but the footage is already taking a different shape on YouTube.

The Moose That Roared

Jacob Heilbrunn | Posted 11.02.2008 | Politics


Jacob Heilbrunn

Her performance wasn't the disaster that some in the GOP have been fearing. But cliché was piled upon cliché as Palin sought to paint Obama as a goofy radical who would end up running America off the rails.

What Biden Should Say About Voting Against the First Gulf War

Stephen Kaus | Posted 11.02.2008 | Politics


Stephen Kaus

Reports are that Palin plans to bring up Biden's vote against the First Gulf War to show bad foreign policy judgment. This was a problem John Kerry never successfully overcame.

Biden-Palin Vice Presidential Debate Reaction: HuffPost Bloggers Weigh In

Huffington Post | Posted 11.02.2008 | Politics


Huffington Post

Madeleine Albright: Senator Biden's Night: Given the challenges our nation now faces, we need a vice president who can be persuasive with foreign lea...

Note to Biden: Watch the 'Maturity Gap'

John R. Bohrer | Posted 10.30.2008 | Politics


John R. Bohrer

Biden should treat his disagreements with Palin with the collegiality he would give Senators Byrd or Kennedy. Listen closely. State your position forcefully. Win.

Biden On Debate Prep: I Won't Take Palin's Bait

AP | KATHY BARKS HOFFMAN | Posted 10.11.2008 | Politics


LANSING, Mich. — Democrat Joe Biden has tapped Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm to be the stand-in for Sarah Palin as he prepares for next month'...

Biden: Palin Policies Would Be "Backward Step For Women"

The Hill | Posted 10.10.2008 | Politics


Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.) says that if Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) becomes the first female vice president it will be a "backward step for women." Aske...

The Elephant In The Room

Hermene Hartman | Posted 10.10.2008 | Politics


Hermene Hartman

Barack needs to pay attention to a base of Black voters, not to take them for granted. Black America needs to be addressed on its key issues. Forty-six percent of Black America did not vote in the last presidential race.

Sorry, Barack, But It Matters to Me

Elizabeth Austin | Posted 10.03.2008 | Politics


Elizabeth Austin

As a mother myself, I feel fully justified in looking at Sarah Palin differently today than I did yesterday. Her politically ambitious decision at a time of family crisis tells me a great deal about her judgment and her priorities.