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73. They put them in perspective.. the

Sat Aug 3, 2019, 04:46 AM

Aug 2019

Positive accomplishments need to go Viral to counter all those who are intent on dragging on President Obama and VP Biden.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Biden says he was surprised there was so much criticism of Obama in last night's debate [View all] highplainsdem Aug 2019 OP

That was a real head scratcher underpants Aug 2019 #1

Oh really? Cha Aug 2019 #71

That was a great press conference! Raven123 Aug 2019 #2

Me too Joe . . . me too JustAnotherGen Aug 2019 #3

I never expected that ... CatMor Aug 2019 #4

K&R stonecutter357 Aug 2019 #5

Obama knew they'd do this to Joe. So Obama's not surfacing, just working his coalition's ass off ancianita Aug 2019 #6

A great link for Joe Bidens campaign staff...and staff at the local level. asiliveandbreathe Aug 2019 #7

Mahalo for the link, asiliveandbreathe! Cha Aug 2019 #72

I was too Sunsky Aug 2019 #8

Immigration policy under the Obama Administration is worthy of criticism. Garrett78 Aug 2019 #9

Exactly DeminPennswoods Aug 2019 #11

Agreed. The fact that Republicans weren't going to go along with condemning Russia was... Garrett78 Aug 2019 #12

Yeah, keep it up candidates.. keep railing Cha Aug 2019 #23

Obama isn't perfect and pointing out DeminPennswoods Aug 2019 #24

Not what I said. Keep it up candidates.. Go for it. Cha Aug 2019 #27

plus 1 questionseverything Aug 2019 #33

Yes, also the numbers are misleading Bradical79 Aug 2019 #15

Did they expect Biden to throw Obama under the bus by criticizing his policies? No. But in emmaverybo Aug 2019 #17

DACA, prosecutorial discretion, trying to do treestar Aug 2019 #43

Positive things don't negate negative things. Garrett78 Aug 2019 #47

they don't? treestar Aug 2019 #54

To say a policy is worthy of criticism is not saying everything about said policy was bad. Garrett78 Aug 2019 #68

It's tough to make it a negative treestar Aug 2019 #79

They put them in perspective.. the Cha Aug 2019 #73

Joe Scarb pointed that out this morning as well onetexan Aug 2019 #10

In fact, they didn't. They questioned HIS role in the immigration policy of O. That's it. ancianita Aug 2019 #46

I'm surprised that he was surprised. Buzz cook Aug 2019 #13

Exactly, Biden wraps himself in Obama's cloak so tight its the only way in, thats why they attack Baclava Aug 2019 #16

Biden was Vice President for 8 years Cha Aug 2019 #21

"Wrap oneself in X's cloak". lapucelle Aug 2019 #37

It's their way of Dissing Biden and Cha Aug 2019 #38

And there we have it. Buzz cook Aug 2019 #49

Should be obvious Buzz cook Aug 2019 #48

It's not obvious, but it is telling. N/T lapucelle Aug 2019 #59

Obama is so popular that being his VP is a real advantage treestar Aug 2019 #55

You get Biden's Tweet for that, treestar!! Cha Aug 2019 #74

Thank you! treestar Aug 2019 #78

He answered perfectly well to the question as to whether he had disagreed with Obama and tried emmaverybo Aug 2019 #18

Biden obviously expects the best Cha Aug 2019 #22

And that is one of my problems with Biden Buzz cook Aug 2019 #25

No you're Wrong. Cha Aug 2019 #28

Well thanks Buzz cook Aug 2019 #29

He is wrong. lapucelle Aug 2019 #39

"Insulting.. " is the Cha Aug 2019 #40

Don't post a story that needs a sign in. Buzz cook Aug 2019 #51

Wasn't it your point that it was Biden's deal and that President Obama was only "acquiescing"? lapucelle Aug 2019 #58

Is it your point that Obama was willing to sacrifice Social Security Buzz cook Aug 2019 #63

My point is that neither narrative is supported by facts, lapucelle Aug 2019 #66

Because that's what they do.. Cha Aug 2019 #75

Thanks for dehumanizing me. Buzz cook Aug 2019 #82

Bowles-Simpson Buzz cook Aug 2019 #81

Didn't you say President Obama "acquiesced" to Joe Biden? lapucelle Aug 2019 #84

EXACTLY, lapucelle! Cha Aug 2019 #83

Obama sent Biden out to negotiate with Republicans. And so some important biz got done. In emmaverybo Aug 2019 #60

The idea that President Obama was some kind of a figurehead is insulting. lapucelle Aug 2019 #61

Thanks for documenting the fact that Biden served Obama's directives at all times, and that emmaverybo Aug 2019 #62

I think the idea was Biden's Buzz cook Aug 2019 #64

The idea was never Biden's. And yes, it averted senate shut-down. Politico discusses in full: emmaverybo Aug 2019 #65

It is insulting to Pres Obama & factually wrong to cast him in the role of some kind of "yes man" lapucelle Aug 2019 #56

Mahalo, lapucelle!!!! Cha Aug 2019 #67

I think your last statement is the best characterization I have seen. still_one Aug 2019 #52

Here you go - "Debate Backlash: Many Democrats Say Criticizing Obama's Legacy Isn't A Good Idea" onetexan Aug 2019 #19

Mahalo, onetexan! Cha Aug 2019 #42

Ha! They go after President Obama at their own Cha Aug 2019 #20

Is that what you do? That's what you do when you treestar Aug 2019 #44

Me too, Joe. Me too. hlthe2b Aug 2019 #14

Kick and recommend. Me too. bronxiteforever Aug 2019 #26

I cannot tell you the number of people I have talked to today who cannot figure Peacetrain Aug 2019 #30

Thanks for the anecdotes, Peacetrain! Cha Aug 2019 #34

Why am I not surprised Cha.. Peacetrain Aug 2019 #36

Do. Not. Go. There. Princetonian Aug 2019 #31

While I find it distasteful in the extreme... GulfCoast66 Aug 2019 #32

That's what I say.. Cha Aug 2019 #35

Obama's name was dropped 13 times. Trump's, 68 times. Climate change, 19 times. So this ancianita Aug 2019 #41

Joe wasn't the only one surprised! peggysue2 Aug 2019 #45

Go Figure! Cha Aug 2019 #50

Biden is defending President Obama's legacy Gothmog Aug 2019 #53

Opportunism. nt oasis Aug 2019 #57

It is a mistake to attack President Obama's record Gothmog Aug 2019 #69

Anyone attacking President Obama is not worthy of my support. n/t Tarheel_Dem Aug 2019 #70

Biden: He was a great president. We don't say that enough. Cha Aug 2019 #76

Going after the Republican Party, the NRA, Moscow Mitch, Kochs, Citizens United, makes more sense. YOHABLO Aug 2019 #77

I was surprised... Mike Nelson Aug 2019 #80