I am new... but have the feeling this board is largely for biden... could that be a sign?

Listen, Joe Biden is my number one candidate. I am new here, but have noticed the overwhelming majority of support seems to be in Biden's favor... could this be a sign?


I have had a strong feeling he will do great in Iowa, and still has a shot. I hope so. But what do you guys think?

is my candidate of choice.

It doesn't seem like the board is largely for Biden. To me it's mostly Kucinich, Clinton, Edwards and Obama.

I think Joe has many supporters here, and I also like him, but Edwards is my #1 choice.

Biden was beaten by Kucinich, Gore, and Edwards and possibly others.

The board is divided between more than a few candidates but most of us are probably still in the process of assessing strengths.

Welcome to DU!

Stick around, but be warned ...This place is addictive!

I hadn't picked up a lot of Biden vibes, but I could be mistaken...

I'm voting for Kucinich in the primary, and for whoever is our nominee in the general...

:hi:

I spend far too much time here and I'm getting very little sleep these days. There has to be more to life than politics, but I can't push away. Guess its because this is much too important.

Nope, this board is not largely for Biden - by any means! Hang around, you'll see. :7

We Bidenites of course believe he'll do strongly in Iowa - we love the guy! We're ever hopeful and welcome your enthusiasm, too. Please come on by the Biden Support Group forum if you're so inclined - link is on the front page of DU.

Welcome to DU! Glad you're here! :hi:

Enjoy your time here. There are numerous supporters for ALL candidates on this board. At any given time, you might see the front page posts majorly tilting to Biden one minute, Hillary the next, Edwards the next, etc. It's a widely fluctuating group and very fast-paced. Settle in, have some coffee, and read up..:toast:

Both are worthy of the presidency, IMO.:thumbsup:

Welcome to DU, Philly!:hi:

Come join us at the Biden supporter group!

Link is on the bottom of the home page.

Biden is well liked here - even by those who are supporting someone else.

As for Biden, he's my third choice...second wavers from Kucinich to Edwards to Richardson on an hourly basis with Obama firmly my first choice.

I don't think Biden will get more than 10% in most caucuses in Iowa, hence Biden supporters' second choice will be more important.

some people are just finding out about him. He may not be my guy but, simply put, he has experience that rivals Richardson or Clinton, and speaking skills that rival Obama and Edwards. Foriegn leader call Biden, not Bush or Rice. Another bonus is that he is in the best position to pick an interesting VP like Obama, Richardson or Gov Sebelius of KS or Gov Schweitzer of MT. Obama or Hillary would probably be pressured to have a "safe" white male, Edwards needs someone with percieved experience. A new ARG poll has Biden passing Richardson and moving into 4th in IA.

All the Dem candidates have goods and bads, and fans and haters here.

Not sure what that means for the rest of the world... Kucinich and Edwards win a lot of polls here.

going to lead an impeachment affront on George if Dick and George bomb Iran without Congressional approval? Let's see about that.

I watched him for too many years on all the Sunday shows. Not impressed except by a nice little sense of humor and a smile to go with it. Not enough for me. Milquetoast. Looks and charm don't make a President except in the Republican party.

I hear the word bankrupt and I think of Biden.

I think of the invasion of Iraq and I think of Biden.

I think of the Patriot Act and I think of Biden.

I think about the election thefts and obstructions and I remember that he has done nothing.

of Biden an awful lot. sounds like you subconscious is trying to tell your couscous something. give in you will feel better knowing you support Biden the Best possible candidate. those excuses you throw up to convince yourself otherwise you know as well as i will not be any sort of issue come GE time.

For one, he's a lot easier to listen to than the top three, as they've said the same old, same old over and over again. Joe visits with you, whether it's 5 or 50 people and I think people can relate to him more easily.

I strongly believe he has what we need to hit the ground running. I hope he will be able to bite back when he gets nipped by the Repigs.

I think I swayed a couple more people today. Little by little, he is moving up.

Go, Joe!

there are PLENTY Biden supporters here. Heck, I bet a lot of them are just lurkers........

Welcome!

OH, PS. Yeah, he does have a shot in Iowa...

have posted in this thread....makes me wonder...

As I've said before, the Biden supporters are the politest people here.

the senate... He's much better using his Seniority in the Senate... and I don't like all his ideas.. He's a bit old school and likes playing politics like chess... Sometimes you shouldn't.. especially when those pawns are us and we need immediate action at times and not a long term strategy to save the Queen.

Like someone else said all the candidates have their good points and not so good points. Although I've always liked Biden (well, most of the time :) ), I've just recently joined the ranks of supporters for '08. I feel he is the best choice for our country at this time.

Anyway, welcome aboard. DU is a great place to hang out!

:hi:

But welcome aboard. Biden's definitely a contender for me among three.

I got here. Lots of good info here, good research and good links, videos, etc. A huge amount of talent and political savvy. There's also a lot of very negative people saying vitriolic and nasty things. Ya just have to try to ignore those, as hard as it gets..

As others have said, there are a lot of undecideds here.

Welcome to DU!!!

America can't go wrong with Joe.

He's got it all:

1) Intelligence
2) Experience in ALL phases of government
3) Strength
4) Respect from world leaders
5) Diplomacy
6) Command of issues
7) Solutions to problems that face our nation
8) Honesty
9) Integrity
10) Respect and trust from his peers
11) Respect and trust from the people who follow him
12) an EXPERT in foreign policy

Please watch a video I produced to show my support for Senator Biden. If you support him, please send the link below to family and friends, and ask them to do the same.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=OtGCaqOdIJ4

right now.

There's a group of us Biden supporters here. He's my first choice and don't have a clue who my second choice would be.

Link to Biden supporters board:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=404

It appears to me that Kucinich may be strongest, perhaps with Obama, Edwards, and Hillary not far behind. I happen to like Biden myself, but my heart still belongs to Al Gore.

Glad you're here! Now get to work. We need you!

Good one...

Maybe I'm a little slow. But it wouldn't be the first time.

Name sounds familiar but can't quite put a face to it.

so he can be my Senator !

That came after watching SICKO!

I told him Biden's healthcare plan is patterned after France's, so he's Biden his time for now.

Isn't that place the most corporation-friendly state in the country? I understand a lot of charters have been issued from that state to banks that don't like little fellas going bankrupt.

Biden supporters are a small but active group here...but we're growing daily. I hope that can translate to growing Biden support outside of DU as well...and especially in Iowa!
Stop by the Biden supporters group!

for Biden, which may not seem like much, but it is. And we don't just "like" him, we LOVE him, and fully SUPPORT him.

I think people here "like" Biden, but don't support him. People were fair enough to declare him the winner of the last debate, but he didn't gain much support.

but the DU Polls where membership answers seem to skew against him. Still...if you support him...welcome because you will find some who support you here.

Yes, it is true that Biden does not finish in the top three when DU polls are conducted. However, recently a poll was taken where members were asked to pick their top three in order of preference. Biden finished well ahead of all other candidates. This indicates that he has broad support (from those that participated) as either their second or third choice. I could direct you that poll if you would like.

While we are a small group of supporters, we are strong believers in what Joe Biden stands for. For me, he is the right person at the right time.

I think you will find that Biden supporters are the most respectful of other people's views and choices for the nomination. I hope that you will join us in the Joe Biden Support group. Also, I would be more than happy to provide you (or anyone else) with any information you might need to learn more about this remarkable American.

-Paige

but he is not a "favorite" at DU. At least not yet, lol. That could change in the future.

His supporters tend to be some of the more courteous, though.

Welcome!

...although philosophically I'm a Gravel fan. :)

all the way through...that might just put you firmly in the Biden camp. Here's a snip;

"...Edwards' truly universal health care plan will ensure that every American has health insurance. He will require proof of insurance when income taxes are paid and when health care is provided. Families without insurance will be enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP or another targeted plan or be assigned a plan within new Health Care Markets.

Families who lose coverage will be expected to enroll in another plan or be assigned one. For the few people who refuse to pay, the government will help collect back premiums with interest and collection costs by using tools like the ones it uses for student loans and taxes, including collection agencies and wage garnishment."

I'm not ok with the "wage garnishment", since I am self employed......and I really do not like paying that when I pay my taxes. It should be totally separated. As in, you enroll, you pay, end of story.


http://johnedwards.com/news/press-releases/20071128-health-care-mandate/



And, here is Joe's;

http://www.joebiden.com/issues/?id=0003

Thanks for sharing that....

Actually, it's your place, since you started this thread. Thanks for having us over. There are a lot of Biden supporters here, and we're pretty passionate. Many have divided loyalties, but I have faith that they'll end up falling in with the Bidenite crowd.

I originally didn't start out supporting Joe, but then I didn't start out supporting anyone. As I was going through the process of weighing the pros and cons of each candidate Sen. Biden came out on top. I couldn't make myself switch to another candidate now because it's so clear to me the this guy has the skills our country so sorely needs at this juncture. Our ship is sinking and we need a captain who can repair it and change its course. Biden has the skill, the passion, the intelligence, the grit, and the personality to win big in the general election and do a great job as president. I believe that he'd be to the Democrats what Reagan was/is to the Repubs.

I hope the strong support you're seeing here is a sign. There are actually a lot of positive signs that the good senator is gaining traction. We all have to contribute what we can afford to his campaign because he's up against some well-connected politicians. Anyway, welcome to your party!

folks like me who are not enamored with any of the candidates . . .

some of us are still clinging to the Al Gore possibility -- but it's certainly seeming less and less possible as time goes on . . .

it is not for the faint of heart. everyone has their own agender and it gets real nasty!

but we are a passionate group who love our candidate. Many of us have stated that we have not been so excited about a candidate ever. I have frequently voted for the lesser of two evils or voted against someone instead of for someone. Not this time. I am proudly voting for Biden!


Welcome to DU, phillyliberal! :hi:

Not all that long ago any Biden threads you saw were posted by DUers just looking to give exposure to his candidacy because he was a candidate. But genuine Biden support has built and built since the first few stalwarts came onboard. So you will be comfortable among like minds and some very nice people.

I support Obama for the nomination, myself, but I think Biden is looking at a very possible breakout :hi:

The number of Biden supporters here continues to increase. We are very passionate about our candidate and most of us actively do everything from calling for him,blogging for him here and on his site, as well as contribute our $$ and yes we are hopeful that he has a chance to do well in Iowa. Join us at the Biden forum. We welcome you.