Biden files in NH, touts qualifications

[babylonsister]

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/11/01/443273.aspx

From NBC/NJ's Mike Memoli

CONCORD, NH -- Joe Biden officially joined the field on the New Hampshire ballot today, saying he is "far and away" the most qualified candidate when it comes to foreign policy.

Entering the Secretary of State's office here, Biden was told about the historic filing desk, the only piece of furniture that remains from when the State House originally opened. Secretary Bill Gardner added that there was a "Delaware connection," since the state reclaimed the item after many years from a Delaware source. "Well, I tell you what, I hope it brings me luck," Biden said.

Speaking with reporters, Biden (of course) praised the state's first-in-the-nation status. "It is a literal fact, it is not an exaggeration, it is not fiction, it is not hyperbole, to suggest that without the New Hampshire primary and the Iowa caucus, there is no level playing field," he said.

Biden also discounted his standing in the polls, saying voters here will not begin making up their minds for another month. "I'm ahead of where John Kerry was at this point in the process," he said. "Can you name me a front-runner other than an incumbent who has been ahead so far at this point who's ended up being the nominee?" And the Senate Foreign Relations chairman said Iraq remains the top issue among primary voters. "As long as that's the case, I'm by far and away the most qualified person to deal with those issues based on my track record, not just what I've said," he said.

Biden was asked about his comments about Rudy Giuliani at Tuesday night's debate. "Rudy was saying that Clinton and Obama weren't qualified on foreign policy. And here's a man who several months ago said, in a public statement reported in the New York Times, 'I don't know who's further ahead on nuclear weapons, Iran or Korea.'" Biden then smirked and shrugged his shoulders.

Biden had to cut his availability short and canceled the rest of his schedule here today because he was called back to Washington for an SCHIP vote.

[PatSeg]

1. 'I don't know who's further ahead on nuclear weapons

Iran or Korea."????

Rudy really is clueless!!!

[bdamomma]

2. Like Biden said Rudy is totally unqualified.

[PatSeg]

3. I don't think he was qualified to be mayor of NYC either

He has a dismal record.

[bdamomma]

4. not many New Yorkers care for Rudy.

dismal record is right.

[Debi]

5. But we do know what he's qualified for......

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/wn_report/2007/10/24/2007-10-24_campaign_takeout.html

Touting his accomplishments as mayor Tuesday while on the campaign trail in New Hampshire, Giuliani crowed, "I took a city that was known for pornography and licked it to a large extent, so I have my own set of qualifications."
:rofl:

I know, old news, but still funny as hell!

[PatSeg]

6. It is funny and worth recycling!

[pacalo]

8. First I've heard that -- hilarious!

[gateley]

11. I hadn't heard that!

:rofl: is right!

[gateley]

10. And Biden (and no doubt other Dems) know how much product the countries

have down to the KILOGRAMS!

That is absolutely horrifying! What does he think being President IS? Doesn't he understand the gravity of the situation and the importance of the position?

[PatSeg]

13. Its about arrogance and power

Rudy has no moral compass whatsoever, but he has nice legs.

[murbley40]

7. K&R

[jillan]

9. I never heard that Rudy comment about not knowing who has more nukes.

geez - Rudy-tootie is an idiot! Even I know that answer.

[PatSeg]

14. That is really scary that someone like him even has a shot

at the White House!

[gateley]

12. Thanks for this, babylonsister! And I see he's heading back to DC to vote

on SCHIP - I'm interested to see how that'll go. :hi: