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Obama, Biden Talk Politics

August 31, 2008 8:40 PM

In their first interview together as running mates, Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Joseph Biden discuss their roles and strategies for the upcoming presidential election. Steve Kroft reports.

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by cbs_bull September 3, 2008 1:20 PM EDT
I have made an early decision in this election. It''s the easiest among the few times I voted.
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by cbs_bull September 3, 2008 1:15 PM EDT
I will give my vote to this pair in November.
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by mannamaribet September 2, 2008 7:15 PM EDT
I cannot believe that as a whole the American citizen is so selfish as to demand that this mother whose young family OBVIOUSLY need her at home, should instead uproot the kids from all they know and become vice president. From the issues in her own family, not the least of which is a baby that needs a full time mom, who could think of taking her away from the ones who need her most?

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by ladybis2006 September 2, 2008 6:53 PM EDT
I love what these two stand for
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by edie53-texas September 2, 2008 6:18 PM EDT
I saw the interview with Obama/Biden with such pride! What a pair; two men who have proven to care about those that have been left behind. They personify the bible''s own words that it is ''our responsibility to care for one another, especially the orphans, widows and aliens''. I''m sorry but historically you have not had Republicans that enbody this tenet, even though their party is supported by all the conservatives and right wing of the party, a.k.a. The Moral Majority. Why would a party that professes to own God and family values, etc., not subscribe to Jesus'' own words about caring for the least of us? I loved the interview and it was refreshing to see two very intelligent men speak to the issues. They have great chemistry and I think they are more than qualified and prepared to march this county to better times, a better economy, much improved foreign relations, diplomacy throughout the world, respect for America throughout the world and yes, they will not forget those that have less; that have fallen on hard times like the people in the auto industry and other industries in the Midwest. I pray that God leads us all to make the right decision as to who will lead our country!
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by lilyjakehare September 1, 2008 8:33 PM EDT
Intelligence, integrity, humor, thoughtfulness, class...That is Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Senator Biden was right--they fit! They make a great team! It is such a pleasure and, honestly, a relief to see people who can express themselves so well and so thoughtfully, using real words, in complete sentences! It''s been such a long time! It almost makes me want to cry--it is such a pleasure. It was a great interview. Thanks, 60 Minutes!
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by lilyjakehare September 1, 2008 8:31 PM EDT
Intelligence, integrity, humour, thoughtfulness, class...That is Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Senator Biden was right--they fit! They make a great team! It''s is such a pleasure and, honestly, a relief to see people who can express themselves so well and so thoughtfully, using real words, in complete sentences. It''s been such a long time! It almost makes me want to cry--it is such a pleasure. It was a great interview. Thanks, 60 Minutes!
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by angiesnangel September 1, 2008 5:44 PM EDT
As someone who supported Hillary, before I supported Obama, I am so offended that McCain thinks picking a woman would automatically get my vote. Palin doesn''t even come close to having the experience that Hillary did. Does he think we were supporting Hillary just because she was a woman? Don''t insult our intelligence! This just proves that we have to do everything we can to make sure McCain and Palin DON''T win this election!
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by forwardgal September 1, 2008 5:07 PM EDT
WOW!If you like McC. you should be worried. This is his idea of maverick? good judgement? hmmmmm. What does she bring? Well, pandering to the neo-con right and insults to intelligent and forward-thinking women voters who wanted Hillary. I guess the GOP will keep their heads up while slumping away from cameras. This election is Obama''s to lose. He and Biden are a positive force that brings new ideas and old leadership to the forefront. They bring intellect, statesmanship, good judgement, vision, and last, a connection to the middle class that has been suffering the indignities of the last 8 yrs. Let''s fix this mess and vote OBAMA/BIDEN! There is no other answer.
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by lethall098 September 1, 2008 2:01 PM EDT
i am so excited to see two men who will lead the country with statemanship intelligence honesty. finally we will have the leaders that understand the America people and the principles The United States Of America is built over.
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by tonyhunt1 September 1, 2008 1:53 PM EDT
McCain just showed the voters he will do anything to win not to lead .This is a slap in the face to women all over the world,they should really be offended.Just makes the RNC job even harder to sell.
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by phillyjess1 September 1, 2008 1:08 PM EDT
I think Palin was an excellent choice for vp. The presidency is obviously a big game to Mccain. He has no concern whatsoever for the American people. He simply wants to win. I think that his choice for Palin was smart for two reasons.

First: Palin''s role as vp on the Mccain ticket will be viewed to many women as a condescending ploy to replace one female for another (Clinton). Which makes perfect sense because women are completely interchangable. However, Obama and Biden will have to walk on eggshells around the fact that she is an unqualified vp choice and an obivious Clinton replacement, lest they be viewed as sexist pigs.

Second: Mccain gives racist Americans who won''t ever vote for a black man an out. "I wanted to vote for the woman... I did the right thing. I voted for change."

The Onion has already predicted the winner. The website says that the rigged voting machines have accidently revealed Mccain as the prez.

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by brooksfromva September 1, 2008 12:16 PM EDT
The Obama/Biden Ticket are obviously there for the right reasons - to fix a seriously damaged economy; end a senseless and expensive war; fight terrorism where it is actually being planned (Afganistan); bring affordable healthcare to the entire nation; improve the US educational system; fix the mortgage crisis; etc.

The McCain/Palin Ticket says something completly different. It speaks of a man so driven by the desire to become president that he place someone like Sarah Palin as the VP. It is astonishing and frightening.

A few points

1. Palin is called a "reformer". Reformer of what ??? The only talking point I heard was that she fought the bridge to nowhere. Many civic minded citizens fight these local issues every day but that is noqualification to be president.

2. She was the mayor of a small town in AK. How was she able to come up with the money to travel around AK which often requires travel by plane and helicopter to campaign ???
3. The population of AK is smaller than most major mainland cities. In additon, it''s infrastructure is significantly less developed than the mainland. How could a governor from this environment be expected to handle one major mainland city much less the entire US???


4. Most news people suggest that McCain''s age and past health problems are the one thing that could result in his death. What about accidents and sudden illnesses ??? He obviusly did not think beyond his confidence that he was still young enough
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by deneskain September 1, 2008 11:38 AM EDT
There is no reason to pick Palin other than for political tactics.It appears she%u2019s not only lying now about her opposition to it, but that she played it up back at the time for political exposure (http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/ap_alaska/story/511232.html) The story being reported that she single-handedly took on the oil co.s is false.The state legislature already rejected the oil co.s even before she was elected and that that helped get her elected.Murkowski (M) finished third in the GOP primary, both Palin and someone else beat him so it wasn%u2019t a big feat to have beaten him.She had no choice but to negotiate with big oil and had the legislature behind her. She did negotiate but it%u2019s being misplayed in the media.For years Alaskans have wanted the revenue bounty promised by the state''s natural gas resources.But until recently, prices were too low to make shipping natural gas to the lower 48 states profitable. M. had negotiated a deal with the Big Three oil co.s of Alaska that guaranteed a tax cut and promised that Alaska wouldn''t change those rates for decades but in the statehouse of Alaska it was rejected as a sweetheart deal. Several of the governor''s negotiators were later indicted.So voters booted Murkowski.You don''t mess with revenues from oil and gas in Alaska, it goes into Alaska''s Permanent Fund, which sends a check to each resident every year.(http://money.cnn.com/2008/08/29/news/newsmakers/palin_oil.fortune/?postversion=2008083009)
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by gunplay3 September 1, 2008 9:37 AM EDT
Even Lou Dobbs said much of the media has lost its objectivity and is set out use its influence to elect their chosen one.
Chris Matthews makes me sick with his biased rants. Anyone that gets a thrill up and down his leg from another man''s words has problems.
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by gunplay3 September 1, 2008 9:03 AM EDT
Obama is an empty suit that parrots liberal ideas that have proven disastrous in the past. He''s dangerous because he believes in a communal life style. I for one do not want to have to pay for a bunch of people that don''t want to work.
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by gunplay3 September 1, 2008 8:46 AM EDT
McCain is a genius! What a great pick for vice president. Palin will assure his win in November. Biden, look out she''s going to get you.
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by tabits September 1, 2008 5:52 AM EDT
I was just wondering. Isn''t the economy the problem? Why then are republicans getting so happy that McCain picked Palin? They like that she is against abortion and is a lifelong member of the NRA. She has their values but what are values when you can not feed the kids you have because there are no jobs. By the way, I don''t know about you, but what do I need to protect if I lose my house? Is it just me or does everyone else make $5,000,000.00 a year?( I wish) Just a question. This election is definitly going to be historic. It would be the first time in history that part of this country (republicans) show to the world just how stupid they really are. I am pretty sure all our enemys would be very happy to have a 72 year old man as President of the United States with a VP that is a 44 year old mother of 5; with the youngest having a disability. I would hate see what would happen God forbid something happens to McCain. Would she be more concerned with the health of her newborn child or the country? I guess we should let the Republicans decide since Obama is such a bad choice. Oh yeah, I forgot, Obama is not White (oops) American enough, because it definitly could not be based on experience.
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by rfkolbe September 1, 2008 5:37 AM EDT
Good interview. Hands down, the most qualified candidates. Biden compared to Palin?? One of the most irresponsible decisions McCain has made. He seems to have lost his mind/
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by gabegrant1 September 1, 2008 3:56 AM EDT
I continue to be impressed with this team. I never thought I would vote Democratic Party as I''m a Republican leaning Independent. Very refreshing to see smart, confident leadership with a vision of the future.
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