Biden: Palin becoming VP would be a step back for women
posted at 11:09 am on September 9, 2008 by Allahpundit
People are sending this around like it’s some egregious gaffe or insult. Why? Unlike Heather MacDonald, I’m willing to play a little identity politics in the interests of victory — emphasis on a little. His talking point here, that conservative policies are bad for women, is standard lefty fare; to the extent Palin subscribes to them, he’s only giving her the same business he’d give Bush, Cheney, McCain, et al. Have we already reached the point where we’re fake-outraged at the idea that a woman in office could conceivably be a net loss for women, notwithstanding the virtue of having the glass ceiling shattered in the process? I’d hate to have to revisit that theory if/when Her Majesty reemerges in 2012.
Exit question: Actually, it’s perfectly clear why people are sending this around, isn’t it?
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Obviously?
singlemalt_18 on September 9, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Joe Biden-more of a woman than Sarah Palin….
sven10077 on September 9, 2008 at 11:12 AM
This is nothing to get steamed up about. Amusing, yes, as Joe Biden of all people tries to sound “reasonable,” but it’s no biggie.
MrScribbler on September 9, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Say, doesn’t Joe’s bishop want to talk to him?
a capella on September 9, 2008 at 11:13 AM
I tell ya, all Palin has to do is get a little under his skin and he’ll spontaneously combust.
drjohn on September 9, 2008 at 11:14 AM
This is just politics as usual from Biden, what did anyone expect him to say?
Maxx on September 9, 2008 at 11:14 AM
I assume you mean he looks like he was in a bar all night and lost the fight over the last dish of peanuts, Allah.
crashman on September 9, 2008 at 11:14 AM
This bite is a gift from God. Thank you, Joey Scranton.
Pasalubong on September 9, 2008 at 11:14 AM
They are so intent on tying her to Bush, but she fought Bush and his regime…like everything else this will backfire.
I would bet that Biden has voted more for Bush policies then Palin (seeing as he was a senator and she wasn’t).
Now he is saying that supporting Palin makes you “backward”? Because she is from a small town…see how easy it is to turn this back on him.
Although he did not support the surge which is why the surge is working, according to him…what a strange little man.
right2bright on September 9, 2008 at 11:15 AM
A women in the Number 2 spot in the world is a step back? Biden was a stepback in evolution from birth.
theguardianii on September 9, 2008 at 11:15 AM
I think Joe has been talking to his cardboard cut out of McCain just a little too much.
lorien1973 on September 9, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Does anyone think that Biden is going to be dumped in favor of Hillary? Can’t you see Crazy Joe just coming out with something so Wrightlike that Obama will throw him under the bus? I sure can.
joepub on September 9, 2008 at 11:16 AM
It’s on!
FiveWays on September 9, 2008 at 11:16 AM
o/t Glenn Beck is talking about how Biden is endorsing segregation in Iraq based on race and religion. Everything is upside down! Could it be the end days?
ctmom on September 9, 2008 at 11:16 AM
I wonder who Joe copied that from?
sdd on September 9, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Yeah, right, Gasbag.
stenwin77 on September 9, 2008 at 11:17 AM
The real question is: Will Joe Biden purposely make stupid comments to give Obama an excuse to dump him in favor of Hillary?
Samhain on September 9, 2008 at 11:17 AM
By attacking mainstream values, Biden insults Middle America, especially those of the white female persuasion. His statement is polarizing, almost tantamount to Barry’s bitter clinging crack. Good work, Joe!
petefrt on September 9, 2008 at 11:18 AM
The reason Joe Biden was picked is because he is more of a woman than Hillary…. don’t you know.
Mcguyver on September 9, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Palin has a bigger pair than Biden, I’m sure he feels threatened
jp on September 9, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Yes, faux-outrage is just as pathetic from ‘our side’ as it is from ‘theirs’.
Biden is desperately trying to give a professional politician’s delivery to the same worm-riddled lefty horseshit they’ve been shoveling for decades.
LimeyGeek on September 9, 2008 at 11:21 AM
A step back, indeed. Next thing you know, they will start wearing shoes and wander out of their rightful place in the kitchen! You go, Joe!
Jim M. on September 9, 2008 at 11:21 AM
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Would be“?!Binding Palin to Bush?! LOL.
Whether Biden sees Palin as a lame duck’s VP, or merely as Bush’s incarnation, Biden is obviously confused, showing prominent signs of mental deterioration. If ever he was, he certainly is not “with it” any longer. He persists in enhancing his own slow reputation for being mentally challenged.
maverick muse on September 9, 2008 at 11:21 AM
While 82% of voters who support McCain believe the justices should rule on what is in the Constitution, just 29% of Barack Obama’s supporters agree. Just 11% of McCain supporters say judges should rule based on the judge’s sense of fairness, while nearly half (49%) of Obama supporters agree.
Telling, Isn’t it?
It’s all slowly coming together.. wow
stlpatriot on September 9, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Well obviously, Joe. The only thing that defines “women” in DNC terms is, “believes in abortion.” Just like the only thing that defines a minority is “believes in affirmative action.” If they DONT believe in these things, then they are race and gender traitors and deserve to be destroyed.
jimmy the notable on September 9, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Joseph Biden…lol.
Steven Segal without the ponytail.
TheHat on September 9, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Great line from Jonah Goldberg, “McPalin Rattles Team Obama”
Mr_Magoo on September 9, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Hey! Do I know you from another site? I just posted this at a political forum site!
Uncanny!
TheHat on September 9, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Thanks, I needed that.
maverick muse on September 9, 2008 at 11:23 AM
I hope Biden does a little homework before the debates. “Well I assume she’s the same as Bush” isn’t going to cut it.
forest on September 9, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Never has the phrase “deer in the headlights” held as much meaning as it does now! Joe Gasbag better be wearing hunter orange at the VP debate.
AubieJon on September 9, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Folks, we have to thank Obama for being such an idiot in choosing Biden. This is going to get hilarious further down the road.
I am suspecting that something is going to happen to Biden, that he has to suddenly give up his position on the ticket.
jencab on September 9, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Pro– She’s a woman.. one step forward..
Con– Republican gun owner who has kids, not aborting them.. at least 5 – 10 steps backwards… depending if you count each kid or the family as a whole..
October Suprise..
Biden will be eagletoned?
DaveC on September 9, 2008 at 11:24 AM
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In a nutshell. Perfect.
ctmom on September 9, 2008 at 11:24 AM
In Joe Biden’s world up is down, left is right, black is white, wrong is correct.
TooTall on September 9, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Hillary won’t take it.
If Obama loses without Hillary, she has a shot at 2012, if she is on the ticket, she is out of the running.
She has no respect for Obama, and I honestly believe she did not think he could win. Her best bet is to watch Obama implode.
I think with just 60 days, Obama is stuck with Biden, I doubt anyone wants to hop on Obama’s train right now.
right2bright on September 9, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Naw, it’s too late in the day for that now. Hillary isn’t going to tie herself to this disaster, and Palinmania has had enough time to take solid root. It can’t be turned around, and Hillary knows that. The donks are in a death spiral with no place to turn. I’m hoping ther are some long coat tails attached to this thing, although watching Palin preside over Pelosi in the Senate might almost be worth a donk majority. No, not really.:)
a capella on September 9, 2008 at 11:25 AM
Isn’t that above your pay grade?
Mr_Magoo on September 9, 2008 at 11:25 AM
Haha, time to put Uncle Joe into hiding again.
carbon_footprint on September 9, 2008 at 11:25 AM
I am constantly hearing ads now that scare women voters into voting for Obama because McPalin will reverse Roe v. Wade.
I guess it’s part of the game, but I don’t want to hear a single Democrat complain about Republicans using fear tactics!
Democrats are starting to sound like the kid who gets hurt playing kick-ball, blames it on the other kids and runs home to tell Mom, Dad, and the School Board.
budorob on September 9, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Baracky doesn’t mind being around smart people, huh?
Bishop on September 9, 2008 at 11:26 AM
And Clarence Thomas is an Uncle Tom and Colin Powell and Condi Rice are “token appointments…”
Yeah, we get it, Plugs…you want in the White House BADLY.
Metro on September 9, 2008 at 11:26 AM
heh. Sarah works on contact!
maverick muse on September 9, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Palin becoming VP will be a big step backward for Obambi/Biden. Obambi will be back to his community organizer job in Chi-land, and Biden will be back to his daily train ride to Delaware. :)
poxoma on September 9, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Obama on Nov 5: Er, uh, I blame Biden.
Mr_Magoo on September 9, 2008 at 11:27 AM
TheHat on September 9, 2008 at 11:23 AM
dont think so…Its in the headlines up top on hotair…
we think the same though, hehe
keep up the good work….
FIGHT, FIGHT, STAND UP AND FIGHT…
stlpatriot on September 9, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Yup, Hil won’t take it. And thank our lucky stars for that, as I’m certain Obama would try it if he could.
petefrt on September 9, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Jeez, what’s with the contretemps? I get not wanting to swim the in the river of slime the Trig Truthers swim in but this is Red Meat. It was a stupid thing to say, he says stupid things. Call him out on it.
AYNBLAND on September 9, 2008 at 11:28 AM
MJK: Biden becoming VP would be a step back for hair plug wearing men with no executive experience. Unless, of course, sticking one’s foot in one’s mouth is considered “experience.”
Sorry, darling, you can’t dictate what kind of woman becomes the possible VP. And if this is the one, just because she isn’t burning her bra, burying her uterus under a tree, or talking about how much men suck, doesn’t make her not a feminist.
mjk on September 9, 2008 at 11:28 AM
budorob
Reversing Roe vs. Wade leaves abortion legal per states’ rights.
maverick muse on September 9, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Joey B’s diarrhea of the mouth makes him one of the best spokesman evah!…
For Mav’s Campaign!
RocketmanBob on September 9, 2008 at 11:29 AM
I can hear fear in that little boy’s voice when he mentions her name.
He wants to cry.
leetpriest on September 9, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Joe Biden suffers from terminal “foot-in-the-mouth” disease.
The more Joe Biden talks the better for us all.
albill on September 9, 2008 at 11:30 AM
OK, Greasy Joe. Following your logic….
(Half) Black Man (Marxist) President: (Half) Step forward
(Conservative) White Woman Veep: Step backward
Am I right?
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 9, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Check out this new sexist slur from Bob Shrum:
Now she’s a Playboy playmate.
You stay classy, liberals.
rockmom on September 9, 2008 at 11:31 AM
My wife and daughters feel like Sarah would be a big step back.
That is why they each ordered their Sarah Palin shirts from Cafe Press this morning.
Sarcasm//off
__________
RJGatorEsq. on September 9, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Feminists? Where are you? Would you like to respond to the Senator?
(crickets chirping)
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 9, 2008 at 11:31 AM
This is great. He looks defeated. Like the losing coach outside the locker room after the big game…
surfer girl on September 9, 2008 at 11:31 AM
This coming from a man…what a chauvinist.
bloghooligan on September 9, 2008 at 11:32 AM
His decision has a lot more ramifications than just 2008. If he hadn’t picked Biden, odds are, McCain wouldn’t have picked Palin, although that is certainly open to argument. That creates a whole new dimension for Her Majesty’s plans in 2012. Hillary running for the WH with a VP term under her belt against a male pubbie is a lot different calculus than what is now on the board.
a capella on September 9, 2008 at 11:34 AM
OT, but I am staring to believe Gov Palin is so appealing because she’s the genuine article.
My son used to work for an armored car company. They taught him how to spot counterfeit bills NOT by showing him fakes, but by becoming an expert at what the genuine article looks and feels like.
While some folks are more easily fooled, we generally all have an innate sense of authenticity…Gov Palin IS the real thing, and by comparing her to Obama, all of his phoniness comes clearly into focus.
JustTruth101 on September 9, 2008 at 11:36 AM
Tru dat, playa. Well said.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 9, 2008 at 11:37 AM
Perhaps Biden was just overly excited that someone is actually paying attention to him. All that waving and stamping his feet and yelling “YOOO HOOOOOO OVER HEEEERRE” finally paid off.
Bishop on September 9, 2008 at 11:40 AM
I was just thinking that…after all, this whole election has been totally unpredictable.
Moxie on September 9, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Joe Biden! He is strong! He is invincible! He is Woman!
ronsfi on September 9, 2008 at 11:40 AM
How is Biden playing to the women in Pennsylvania and Virginia is the real questions? Is everybody tired of his schtick there as we are in the flat a land of Illinois?
JAW on September 9, 2008 at 11:41 AM
The biggest problem with a strong conservative woman is she makes you get off your a$$ and actually do something. I hate it when that happens.Ha!
captivated_dem on September 9, 2008 at 11:42 AM
The problem with no-one caring about Biden is that he doesn’t have time to make a fool of himself
lodge on September 9, 2008 at 11:42 AM
mjk +1
So far, Biden has managed to keep his balance standing on one foot at a time while inserting the other foot into his mouth for decades. From Biden’s Vietnam War experience (or his lack thereof from Veterans’ perspective), Biden’s experience is all of the wrong sort, flaming the Killing Fields in Cambodia up to today’s flaming of the American Woman to be burnt at his campaign altar.
If Biden were harmless, he might have entertainment value. But aligned with Obama, his malignancy has metastasized.
maverick muse on September 9, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Pat Buchanan explains it all for you:
Because she is one of us — and he is one of them.
Works for me.
manwithblackhat on September 9, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Governor Palen should really negotiate another pipeline deal to tap all the natural gas in Senator Biden.
Instant energy independence.
Loxodonta on September 9, 2008 at 11:44 AM
Was it just a coincidence that gas was under 2.00 and the unemployment rare was under 5% before the 2006 elections when democrats promised change. Since they have had the control of Congress, our economy has floundered. Is this inflicted by a do nothing Congress or merely a coicidence?Libs are diciples of Joseph Goebbels, one of the most evil propagandists in history. His point was “if you repeat a lie long enough, it becomes the truth.” Every democrat has screamed Bush is stupid for 7 years and now its thought worldwide. Bush policies had the economy booming until 2006. Attacking Bush’s intelligence and now his policies may be just coincidences, but are they just practicing what Uncle Joseph taught them?
volsense on September 9, 2008 at 11:45 AM
This shouldn’t be a revelation. It’s the new talking point of Joebama these days. Connect McPalin to President Bush as furthering his policies, just as if they were in lockstep with the current administration.
It really has nothing to do with Palin personally. It has to do with the insinuation that this would be business as usual; Bush’s third term.
I think it’s pretty obvious to even the most casual Oberserver that W and McCain do not like each other and do not think the same way.
Tennman on September 9, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Keep moving, nothing to see here.
Fuquay Steve on September 9, 2008 at 11:45 AM
We need to get “Obama an’ Biden” to do more talking.
For McCain it is effective and free.
TheSitRep on September 9, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Translation: You women are too stupid to understand your leaning Palin is self-destructive. Keep the insults coming, Joe!
T J Green on September 9, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Touché!
And in disillusioned clarity of vision, his former entourage will not just disaffect, but turn on him. Trusting deceit hurts. No one likes to be made a fool.
maverick muse on September 9, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Condi Rice and COlin Powell beign Sec State was bad for blacks, too, I’ll bet.
exhelodrvr on September 9, 2008 at 11:47 AM
That will be “Mrs. Vice President” to you Bob.
Rovin on September 9, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Now if we apply the same logic to the top of the ticket…
meci on September 9, 2008 at 11:49 AM
If Palin gets in, a step backwards for women?
However, if B Hussein Obama gets in, it would be a step forward for Lenin and Marx! That certainly would be great you libtard idiots.
txdoc on September 9, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Jimmy’s quote-of-the-day plaque is in the mail.
saint kansas on September 9, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Philadelphia, suburban woman here…oh yes. He comes to Scranton a lot, as you know. I’m in Valley Forge and I have been seeing more Obama signs than McCain. I’m waiting to see now that McCain/Palin signs are available.
Moxie on September 9, 2008 at 11:52 AM
one more item for Confession….that is if he is not excommunicated soon!
SDarchitect on September 9, 2008 at 11:53 AM
In bet the Clintonista’s have the dirt ready to force Biden off the ticket. There is some dirt there and I am surprised it hasn’t hit the MSM yet.
What is the latest Biden could be replaced.
davod on September 9, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Maybe Biden will suddenly reveal that he is pregnant and go into hiding.
This Biden replacement theory is interesting. So many things at play. Obama’s ego, having to beg Billary, having to explain to Michelle. I think as long as the race is as close as it is, Obama will roll the dice with Biden.
Mr_Magoo on September 9, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Sarah could kick his butt. Literally.
Miss_Anthrope on September 9, 2008 at 11:59 AM
The only way this could work would be if Biden were to do Obama the favor of dropping dead.
Then a properly mournfull Hillary could do the honor of replacing the “valiant warrior” on the Obama ticket.
We need to make sure that Biden gets a really good food taster.
MarkTheGreat on September 9, 2008 at 12:02 PM
This would be a perfect opportunity for Palin to explain to Dirty Harry, (and Biden), that 1000 Marines followed by battle tested Army combat brigade are hardly considered “few resources”. Proof again that the left have no confidence in our military prowess or resolve.
Rovin on September 9, 2008 at 12:09 PM
. . . and Biden is a step back for men.
rplat on September 9, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Thanks for the feedback, ok, Hillary wouldn’t take it, but BO’s lunch with Billy Jeff makes me suspicious…would love to be a fly on the fall…
joepub on September 9, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Crazy Uncle Joe!!!
He’s always good for a laugh.
Seriouly, the hypocrisy is painful to watch.
USS Obama/Biden going down! SOS…SOS…SOS
(I forgot, they don’t support our brave men and women. No lifejackets for them.)
rightwingmom on September 9, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Huh?
Oh, it’s a Biden quote. Ok, moving on…
Lawrence on September 9, 2008 at 12:27 PM
But if Afghanistan was the main effort instead of Iraq then Reid would have said the same quote, just switching the names of the countries in context.
I don’t know why we get so worked up over all the nonsense spewed from politicians like Reid… except that he is suppose to be representing us in our government, and he is a terrible embarrassment.
Lawrence on September 9, 2008 at 12:31 PM
NEW FLASH:
Obama dumps Joe Biden.
First choice Hillary delclines, citing previous commitments.
Second choice, Nancy Pelosi, cites her ability to manage family and professional responsibilities (and her gender) as well as her ability to get things done in the House, as her qualifications for VP.
jerseyman on September 9, 2008 at 12:31 PM
What? Biden has boobs? I guess he is about that age, when gravity takes over and he gets that sinking feeling. He’ll never look the same in a bikini, and he just can’t get over it.
trailboss on September 9, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Just when I thought I heard the pinnacle of stupidity…he says something else.
mindhacker on September 9, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Cannot wait til the ‘CUDA instigates this know everything-know nothing and he gets riled. Libs cannot handle face to face combat, they only like to rail from the protection of their keyboards or wear masks to incite violence.
Palin will kick him in his b*lls, but she may not be that good at aiming. :)
ReaganConservative3 on September 9, 2008 at 1:01 PM
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