A Biden Memo: The Real "Clear Contrast"

(FYI - this will probably be of most interest to Biden supporters and those who are "giving him another look")

After he jump, a memo from the campaign of Joe "While Y'All Were Squabbling, I Was Solving The Crisis In Pakistan" Biden, on the morn of the next Democratic debate.

There's no polling data to back this up, but it would not surprise a good many Democrats if Biden, in the end, surges in Iowa at the end.

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In recent weeks it has become clear that one path toward success in the Iowa Caucuses on January 3rd has emerged for Joe Biden. He has created significant buzz in Iowa among caucus-goers and is often cited as the preferred second choice. In addition, his command of foreign policy and his ability to connect the dots on important foreign and domestic issues are further proof that Joe Biden is ready to be President from day one. The recent crisis in Pakistan makes this all the more clear.

Joe Biden is causing folks to look twice at the slate of candidates. As The New York Times’ Jeff Zeleny noted of one likely caucus-goer, “But as he reached for an Obama supporter card — a postcard that campaigns ask voters to sign — he added a closing thought that underscored why it is unwise to be leery of any early predictions coming out of the state of Iowa. ‘When is the next debate?’ Mr. Burroughs said. ‘I want to watch Biden a little bit closer.’”

Joe Biden continues to enjoy significant support in Iowa from a number of sources. Today, the campaign announced the endorsement of State Rep. Mary Gaskill. Gaskill is the thirteenth legislative endorsement the campaign has received, putting Sen. Biden only three behind Sen. Clinton and two behind Sen. Obama. Gov. Richardson has not garnered a single endorsement in the state. Put quite simply: people who know what it takes to win in Iowa are backing Joe Biden.

In addition, Sen. Biden has continued to receive the support of veterans for his efforts to make sure our troops have all the life-saving equipment they need to stay safe and also for his plan for Iraq. Iowa State Representatives McKinley Bailey and John Whitaker, both veterans, cited Sen. Biden’s leadership on Iraq and foreign affairs as the deciding factor in their choice to endorse him. In Iowa, a state where many residents have family members who have served in the military, they recognize Sen. Biden’s ability to speak to their concerns.

more...http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2007/11/a_biden_memo_the_real_clear_co.php

Biden is our Huckabee.

(Whatever that means.)