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The Best Man For The Job |
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I have shown no restraint in my previous posts on my Obama bashing. I will be truthful, I had lost hope in the future of America. For me Obama had gone from hope and change to I hope he will change, but the announcement of Joe Biden as the the democratic Vice Presidential candidate restored my faith in the potential of an Obama presidency and the future of America and the world.
There is no question for me that Joe Biden was by far the best pick for the VP candidate. Biden brings to the ticket qualities that will benefit an Obama presidency greatly and the combination of the two reassures me about Obamas judgement and future policies.
It is true that Biden voted for the war, but since he has become the most vocal, eloquent and powerful critic of the war. But the most important thing that Biden brings to the ticket is a sensible, responsible plan for the US’s removal from the war. In fact it is the only plan, although some have criticised it, I have yet to see anything better. Obama has the best anti war credentials, but even many who disagree with the war, including myself, are wary how the US would leave the country, and what it would leave behind. Biden gives reassurance to those people.
I have heard it said that choosing Biden was a mistake, it highlights Obama’s inexperience, but lets face it, Obama is inexperienced by any measure, and personally I think it shows great judgement on his part to pick someone like Biden, than picking another inexperienced candidate. In fact Biden’s knowledge in foreign affairs is so great that he would be an asset on absolutely any ticket.
Biden has a big mouth, but this will be a great asset in an Obama administration. Already at times in this campaign we have seen Obama floating in the ether. Speaking in front of rallys of thousands of adoring fans it is only human that Obama will occasionally lose a grip on himself. I have no doubt however that Biden will have no problem in occasionally bringing Obama back down to earth with a few timely remarks in the privacy of the oval office.
Finally, the most important quality for any vice presidential candidate, Biden is a great guy.
