Obama stays classy: "I congratulate her and look forward to a vigorous debate."

[sabra]

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0808/Obama_distances_himself_from_hairtrigger_campaign_criticism_.html

At a stop in Monaca, Pa., Barack Obama seemed to distance himself from his campaign's first, harshly critical response to the Palin pick.

"I think that, uh, you know campaigns start getting these uh, hair triggers and, uh, the statement that Joe and I put out reflects our sentiments," he said, according to the pool report, apparently criticizing his staff for going overboard, as he did occasionally in the primary.

He was referring to a more gracious statement of congratulations he issued later with Biden, which he then reiterated.

"I haven't met her before. She seems like a compelling person ... with a terrific personal story.
"I'm sure that she will help make the case for Republicans, unfortunately the case is more of the same, and so ultimately John McCain is at the top of the ticket."

"He wants to take the country in the wrong direction, I'm assuming Gov. Palin agrees with him and his policies," he said.

"But the fact that she ... will soon be nominated ... is one more indicator of this country moving forward ... one more hit against that glass ceiling. I congratulate her and look forward to a vigorous debate."

"I'm pleased with my choice for vice president, Joe Biden. I think he's the man who can help me guide this country in a better direction and help working families."

Biden chimed in: "I'm looking forward to meeting her."

[Botany]

1. Biden chimed in: "I'm looking forward to meeting her."

:rofl:

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

7. He said...

As he sharpened his intellectual K-Bar fighting knife and licked his chops.

[Ichingcarpenter]

2. Biden chimed in: "I'm looking forward to meeting her." LOL

[ben_meyers]

8. I can just hear her at the VP debate, LOL

Yes Senator Biden, I acknowledge your 36 years of foreign policy experience, and applaud your support for our efforts in Iraq. And now both of our sons are leaving to finish the job that you so wisely helped begin.

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. Vigorous = Cut-throat

[Ichingcarpenter]

4. Vigorous debate - means

its not gonna be a cake walk for her.

[GreenPartyVoter]

6. No flowers, either. Well, all right. Maybe some flowers. But that's it

[create.peace]

5. personally i think palin is a disposible politician, perfect for mclame

"He wants to take the country in the wrong direction, I'm assuming Gov. Palin agrees with him and his policies," said.

very good.