Biden Hails Obama, Slams McCain

"John McCain Was Wrong, And Barack Obama Was Right," Says The Democratic VP Nominee

(CBS/ AP)  Joe Biden was nominated for vice president Wednesday night and declared that the challenges America faces require "more than a good soldier" in the White House, hailing Barack Obama as a wise leader who can deliver the change the nation needs.

In a single sentence, Obama's new running mate complimented John McCain's years of military service and slapped his claim on the presidency. (Joe Biden's speech: Video | Text)

Biden drew contrasts between the records of McCain and Obama. On many issues, he said "John McCain was wrong, and Barack Obama was right."

Following Biden's speech, Obama stepped onto the convention hall stage.

"I think the convention's gone pretty well so far, what do you think," said the Democrats' man of the hour in a jubilant visit. The crowd thundered its approval, and he and Biden basked in the cheers.

Obama implored the delegates to help him "take back America" in the fall campaign against Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona.

The Democratic National Convention approved Obama's chosen running mate by acclamation in primetime on Wednesday night. Biden accepted with a summons to voters to elect Obama, formally nominated for president earlier in the day, as the nation's 44th president.

In his acceptance speech, Biden said Obama was right about Iraq, a war he opposed from the start, and McCain was wrong.

"These times require more than a good soldier. They require a wise leader," Biden said. "A leader who can deliver change. The change that everybody knows we need."

The Delaware senator told the convention he'd learned a lot about Obama by campaigning against him for the party's presidential nomination. Biden was an early dropout in that campaign, quitting after he managed only 1 percent of the vote in Iowa's opening caucuses.

Biden said that in debating Obama, watching him react under pressure, he learned about the strength of the Democratic presidential candidate's mind and his ability to touch and inspire people.

"And I realized he has tapped into the oldest American belief of all: We don't have to accept a situation we cannot bear. We have the power to change it," Biden said.

Biden, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said that "our country is less secure and more isolated than at any time in recent history.

"The Bush-McCain foreign policy has dug us into a very deep hole with very few friends to help us climb out," Biden said.

On a timelined withdrawal from the war in Iraq, which McCain rejects, he was wrong and Obama was right, Biden said.

"After six long years, the Bush administration and the Iraqi government are on the verge of setting a date to bring our troops home," he said.

"In the five days since being unveiled as Barack Obama's running mate, Delaware Senator Joe Biden has been somewhat of a forgotten man in all the hoopla surrounding the Democratic convention," said CBSNews.com senior political editor Vaughn Ververs.

"That changed tonight as Biden took his turn in the spotlight, formally accepting his party’s vice presidential nomination and serving notice that he’s ready and willing to take the fight to the Republican ticket this fall." (Read Ververs' full analysis)

Earlier on the convention floor Wednesday night, former President Clinton pledged to cheering delegates to strongly support Obama's campaign for the White House.

"Barack Obama is ready to lead America and restore American leadership in the world. Ready to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States," Mr. Clinton said. "Barack Obama is ready to be President of the United States." (Bill Clinton's speech: Video | Text)

Mr. Clinton told the convention Wednesday night that Obama "has a remarkable ability to inspire people." The former president's speech had been eagerly awaited by Democrats in view of his own past criticism of Obama and his ambivalence about the Illinois senator.

He noted that Hillary Rodham Clinton had told the convention Tuesday that she would do everything possible to get Obama elected. Then, Clinton said: "That makes two of us."

"Bill Clinton knows how to make a political speech," said CBS News chief Washington correspondent Bob Schieffer. "And this was really a classic."

Sen. John Kerry, the party's 2004 nominee, also spoke to the convention delegates. He said Obama's victory shouldn't be a close call. In some of the strongest anti-McCain rhetoric of the convention week, he said his longtime friend is merely masquerading as a maverick. "The candidate who once promised a `contest of ideas' now has nothing left but personal attacks," he said. "How insulting ... how pathetic ... how desperate." (Kerry's speech: Video | Text)

On Wednesday, Obama claimed a prize never held by a black American as he swept to the Democratic presidential nomination as thousands of national convention delegates stood and cheered his improbable triumph.

Former rival Hillary Clinton asked the convention delegates to make it unanimous "in the spirit of unity, with the goal of victory." And they did, with a roar. (Watch the video)

Competing chants of "Obama" and "Yes we can" floated up from the convention floor as Obama's victory was sealed.

Clinton's call for Obama to be approved by acclamation - midway through the traditional roll call of the states - was the culmination of a painstaking agreement worked out between the two camps to present a unified front.

"The Clinton and Obama camps orchestrated a roll call that pleased most everyone, upset almost no one and provided an historic moment for the nightly newscasts," said CBSNews.com's Ververs. "It was another attempt by the party to show a united front coming out of this convention, something that looks more possible by the day."

Inside the convention hall, the outcome of the traditional roll call of the states was never in doubt, only its mechanics.

"No matter where we stood at the beginning of this campaign, Democrats stand together today," declared Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida, a former Clinton supporter who delivered a nominating speech for Obama.

"We believe passionately in Barack Obama's message of changing the direction of our country," she said.

Clinton formally released her delegates amid shouts of "no," by disappointed supporters earlier in the day. "She doesn't have the right to release us," said Massachusetts delegate Nancy Saboori. "We're not little kids to be told what to do in a half-hour."

Biden as Co-Savior? Biden''s and Obama''s politically correct (PC) bashing of boys, men and fathers favors ripping apart families instead of offering real solutions or even truth. The DV (domestic violence) lies and hysteria drive and reward endless double standards, false abuse and rape allegations against boys, men and fathers. Cohort prosecutors refuse to prosecute the real abusers, false accusers, in myriad cases. Hearsay and unbacked accusations alone are plenty enough for the machinery of this PC (politically correct) agenda. Biden is the very proud author of VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) capitalizing on politically popular hysteria, paranoia and propaganda. As for the worst part of Biden''s beloved VAWA? It it exploits and abuses women and children all in the name of being their Saviors. Government Saviorism is the historical gateway to the worst abuses and attrocities. Women tell these facts on VAWA best: www.true-equality.org More on VAWA and it''s many PC supporters (many beloved republicans included), milking and bilking the American people by "saving" them: www.mediaradar.org Rampant VAWA abuse is where most "leaders" show their ultimate non-partisanship. Join millions this October for Domestic Violence INDUSTRY Awareness Month, shedding daylight on the marriage of the "legal" industry, femi-nazis and KKKampuses.

IT''S ABOUT FREAKIN'' TIME!!! We need some real wisdom and intelligence in the White House.

[whatithink-2009]

It''s so exciting to see my fellow Americans being EXCITED about a candidate.

I''m so tired of the dirty politics and the apathy.

It''s so amazing that people are getting inspired. Politicians can''t do it alone. But, when they can inspire people to vote for them instead of just voting against someone else, they have accomplished A LOT.

[jackdems]

I''''ve finally stopped listening to the democraps PROPAGANDA and opened my eyes up to the last 8 years! I have had total sucess these last eight years. And I can''''t figure out why every other FREE American seem to claim they don''''t have the ability to do so!

Because it''''s a freaking FARCE! That''''s why!
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The Left Media has been bashing bush and america for the last 8 years. Everyone I know have jobs and there living the american dream. Obama will make it tough to continue with that tradition. If he gets elected I just might not apply myself anymore and apply for his socialist programs. Why not. He is punishing anyone who wants to make a success of themselfs.

[jackdems]

Concert in Denver 85k in attendance.

Concert in Berlin 200k in attendance.

Concert in Oregon 70k in attendance.

Obama denys the Surge worked and decided to work out instead of visiting wounded troops.

What does tell you?

Obama will make a great Concert Organizer but would fail as a Commander in Chief.

[n0morerepubl]

Former president Jimmy Carter called Republican presidential candidate John McCain a -distinguished Naval officer,- but said the Arizona senator has been -milking every possible drop of advantage- from his time served as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.

HA HA HA PRESIDENT CARTER IS RIGHT - MCCAIN IS A JOKE, USING THE P.O.W. CARD EVERY CHANCE HE GETS!!

[the74blaster]

Posted by WellHell3 at 06:34 PM ,

The bottom line is I would hire Obama before I would hire McCain.

[the74blaster]

Posted by WellHell3 at 06:30 PM,

Who cares.

I have told my reports this on occasion. Focus on the problem at hand. It is obvious you cannot name a conservative success story, so a fair conclusion is the GOP is undeserving of my vote.

I wonder what it would be like to not have deadlines, not having to exercise fiscal responsibility or have to meet the needs of our customers. I mean has any GOP president ever been able to balance their checkbook?

That is what the GOP has been doing and they simply do not deserve another chance.

Are you happy with the fact that the GOP under Bushs leadership has converted a 234 billion surplus they inherited from a truely great president and converted it into a 400 billion plus deficit?

Does it surprise you that the doubling of our public debt is going to cost us 165 billion a year in interest payments alone?

Normally, I would take the time to look at both candidates, but I cannot get past the fact that McCain has supported the Bush/GOP agenda approximately 95 percent of the time.

I cannot believe you are not alarmed by these numbers over the last 8 years. Do you work for the GOP?

[wellhell3]

I think it is the GOP that has to answer some questions as to why they are worthy of my vote.

Do you really believe they are resorting to the negative campaigning because they have a plan to discuss? The simple fact is they are hoping the dumb Americans, forget their track record and get caught up in mudslinging.

That why they toss out the red meat conservative issues and hope that the voters cannot get past their emotions to examine the facts.

I have asked you to name a conservative success since Bush has been in office and you have not yet provided one that meets the requirements my boss asks for. Why?


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Posted by the74blaster at 06:23 PM : Aug 28, 2008

Well, there you go! Why the hell do you think Obscammer used mud slinging his whole campaign! Why do you think he used his racial intimidation game? Why do you think he had to xerox Hillary''s plans and then TOTALLY SCREW THEM UP?

Why is it that every new idea he seems to have has ALREADY BEEN SOMEONE ELSES IDEA?

It''s because he doesn''t have a freaking clue what the hell he''s doing! He just mouths off *****!

I''ve finally stopped listening to the democraps PROPAGANDA and opened my eyes up to the last 8 years! I have had total sucess these last eight years. And I can''t figure out why every other FREE American seem to claim they don''t have the ability to do so!

Because it''s a freaking FARCE! That''s why!

[wellhell3]

Seems like the democraps have gotten into the habit of re-writing HISTORY very conveniently to propagandize you about their Obscammer!

I''m sorry BILL, but your statement about experience is rather FLAWED!

Seems like Bill Clinton himself has forgotten two very successful terms as Governor of Arkansas before he ran for the job of president of the United States!

Obscammer has LEAD NOTHING! He hasn''t even had any success passing LEGISLATION!

He claims he has new ideas like USING DIPLOMACY! Like we haven''t been using DIPLOMACY FOR YEARS on these Islamofast bastwards! Obscammer seems to have forgotten the very man who has been trying DIPLOMACY with the Islamofast bastwards for 30 YEARS, JIMMY CARTER! DIPLOMACY is not a new IDEA!

THEN he wants to have a campaign that is not mired in OLD WASHINGTON style politics! And chooses for his VP, not a new young face with new ideas, he picks JOE BIDEN who''s been a Washington insider for 27 YEARS!

So somebody please inform me what the HELL new IDEAS he''s proposing? Seems like I haven''t heard a ONE!

[the74blaster]

You seem to have this problem facing facts sir, that are staring the REST of us right in the face!

You want to FAKE yourself and others into thinking they''''re not facts, BUT THEY ARE! And you''''re doing this because of the hate engendered in you by the democraps PROPAGANDA! By the way, WHICH THEY HAVE NEVER BOTHERED TO PROVE UP!

Posted by WellHell3,

I think it is the GOP that has to answer some questions as to why they are worthy of my vote.

Do you really believe they are resorting to the negative campaigning because they have a plan to discuss? The simple fact is they are hoping the dumb Americans, forget their track record and get caught up in mudslinging.

That why they toss out the red meat conservative issues and hope that the voters cannot get past their emotions to examine the facts.

I have asked you to name a conservative success since Bush has been in office and you have not yet provided one that meets the requirements my boss asks for. Why?

[wellhell3]

You need to quit focusing on the tabloid fodder, and start focusing on the actual issues.

You do that, and then you''''ll see why Obama is the clear choice.


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Posted by hungry1968 at 05:55 PM : Aug 28, 2008

What tabloid topics would that be?

You seem to have this problem facing facts sir, that are staring the REST of us right in the face!

You want to FAKE yourself and others into thinking they''re not facts, BUT THEY ARE! And you''re doing this because of the hate engendered in you by the democraps PROPAGANDA! By the way, WHICH THEY HAVE NEVER BOTHERED TO PROVE UP!

You are the very reason for the term the DUMBING DOWN OF AMERICANS!

[shazam116]

Posted by shazam116 at 05:37 PM : Aug 28, 2008





Yes it is a very good system.

Unlike our for profit, multi billion dollar corporation, driven system, that has been BADLY broken for YEARS!


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Posted by hungry1968 at 05:54 PM : Aug 28, 2008

Exactly I am fully aware of the broken health care system in u.s...its not fair for an average citizens, cause its run by the private sector and share holder of those companies ...and all they are concerned about is the profits in order to increasing the share holders value ....given the ceo''s are honestly running the companies......plain and simple the american health care system is stacked against an average joe..if you are super rich ....than their is nothing to worry about....

[n0morerepubl]

MCCAIN WILL LOSE THE ELECTION AND HIS SENATE SEAT

[hungry1968]

Posted by jwduncan69 at 05:41 PM : Aug 28, 2008





You need to quit focusing on the tabloid fodder, and start focusing on the actual issues.

You do that, and then you''ll see why Obama is the clear choice.

[hungry1968]

Oh well I grew up in toronto ...with a goverment issued health card and every time you want to see a dumb doctor or you need any emergency services ....you never have to pay ,if your are terminally ill and you find your self in the hospital,you just have to share a room with another patient ,incase you wish for a private room than you have to pay or your insurance company pays if you have any type of private health insurance plan.....its real good and great.....

Posted by shazam116 at 05:37 PM : Aug 28, 2008





Yes it is a very good system.

Unlike our for profit, multi billion dollar corporation, driven system, that has been BADLY broken for YEARS!

[jwduncan69]

Interesting how he now loves Obama the Flaming Liberal he bashed in the past, now that he was asked to be his running mate. Don''t take my word, check out the latest McCain Ads with videos of Senator Biden talking trash about his new buddy, Obama. Why anyone is stupid enough to vote for a presidential candidate that stayed with a preacher spewing hatred for 20 years of America and White people, plus is close friends with a domestic terrorist that helped launch his political career (William Ayers) is beyond me. Yet mainstream media like CBS, CNN, ABC and others think he is the Chosen one....more likely the Anti Christ. I have no doubt he will tax us to death, weaken the military, continue to kiss up to terrorists, and destroy what little freedom Americans have left. Joe Biden has been a political disappoint for decades. Why would he be any better now?

[shazam116]

Oh well I grew up in toronto ...with a goverment issued health card and every time you want to see a dumb doctor or you need any emergency services ....you never have to pay ,if your are terminally ill and you find your self in the hospital,you just have to share a room with another patient ,incase you wish for a private room than you have to pay or your insurance company pays if you have any type of private health insurance plan.....its real good and great.....

[tonyd_31]

I am sorry as I do not want to demonize anybody. But the Republicans really make it hard for me to resist falling in the temptation to do so. They seem to me to be rooted in evilness. They are selfish, corrupt, mean-spirited and just so far from the America I hope for my country. I would rather vote for Charles Manson then a nominee from their party. I understand that this is not the right attitude to have as there are some good people that are republicans. I just hope and pray that on Nov. 5, the American public has voted them into minority status and that they will remain there forever!! (I just had to get that off my chest)

[shazam116]

Oh, you''''''''ll be able to visit the emergency room EVERYDAY if you want. But, like in Canada, if it''''''''s determined that you COULD have seen your personal doctor instead, you''''''''re going to pay the bill - NOT the government.


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