I have never seen Joe Biden happier...

[Wetzelbill]

I'm happy for him. He's paid his dues, worked hard and made himself into a wonderful statesmen. He deserves a national stage. It's fantastic to see him in this element.

[book_worm]

1. Yep, he's truly a part of history.

[Jennicut]

12. That family is great. Who can't not like the Bides?

They seem so down to earth and like regular folks.

[Wetzelbill]

22. I think knowing he'll have a legacy

as part of this ticket, it's probably better than being president himself. If Obama wins, Joe Biden will be remembered forever as the vice president of the first black president. Wow.

[saltpoint]

2. Agree. The Bidens tonight were spellbinding to watch.

Two totally uplifted and inspired souls.

[1corona4u]

15. And, Joe was so proud of Obama, it was obvious.

:hi:

[saltpoint]

21. Yes he was.

And yes we can.

And it's good to run into you tonight on DU, old pal. Love the S.H. quotation, too.

[MichiganVote]

3. Yeah he's just really amazed by this. You can see it.

[Wetzelbill]

8. he seems humbled by it

Happy and awestruck.

[MichiganVote]

18. Very much so. And after the last 8 years who could blame him.

[AuntPatsy]

4. Agree, Biden deserves his spot in this historic moment...

[maddezmom]

5. My husband said the same thing tonight about him looking happy

Just a regular guy done good and damn proud. He's part of history in the making. :)

[Cosmocat]

16. Going for the ride, and clearly enjoying it ...

I think they make a good match - BO is SO, SO, SO disciplined, Biden has both a statemenlike quality AND that "blue collar" and off the cuff quality ...

[Wetzelbill]

20. They seem made for each other

It's like apart, you wouldn't know how good they would be together, but now, when you see them up on stage etc. It's magic. I can feel it.

[hisownpetard]

6. It's wonderful. He and his family are a joy to behold, as are the Obamas.

[shireen]

7. my first time seeing the personal side of Biden

I've only watched him in speeches and senate hearings, where he was very professional and sharp. First time I'm seeing the personal side of him, and I REALLY LIKE HIM.

[Wetzelbill]

9. He's an amazing guy

[faithfulcitizen]

10. I know, and his wife seems flabbergasted. I can only imagine.

She's not had long for it to sink in.

[Wetzelbill]

14. I have never seen her before until this week

She's great, I like her. And she's so happy and proud too.

[me b zola]

11. Jill was crying

I was crying for all of them, for all of us. Something profound is happening. :grouphug:

[Wetzelbill]

13. It makes my heart swell with pride

I can't explain it.

[Frances]

17. Biden and his family look like good people

[Wetzelbill]

19. They really do, I usually bristle at the "salt of the earth" stuff

But Biden is a guy who keeps it real, as the kids say. :) He's not a millionaire, he's a true public servant.

[curious one]

23. Two great men made history tonight. America is lucky to have both.

[Wetzelbill]

24. We really are

[stevedeshazer]

25. I agree, my brother

It's incredible, and my entire family is on board.

[Wetzelbill]

26. I feel priveleged to see this

I really do. I always felt like I missed out on something, not being around in the era of an FDR or JFK. Now I get to live history myself. We might actually have a black man for president. And after 8 years of hell too. It's all surreal. And to see Joe Biden right in the mix of it. It's just great stuff. You couldn't write a script this good.