Yeah, that's right. What ever happened to Lunchbox Joe Biden. The last two months of the campaign saw nearly every news organization focus primarily on Palin. The VP debate, the rallies, the interviews...Palin, Palin, Palin. And now after the most historic election of our lives what's the discussion focused on? Palin in 2012, Palin's wardrobe, will Palin run for Senate, did Palin and McCain get along. Now I ask you, what ever happened to Joe Biden?
First, Joe Biden was in Ohio and PA. Remember those states? Well Biden was there WINNING VOTES!!!!! Not spewing division and hatred. He was connecting with that demographic that every asshole during the primaries said Obama couldn't close and that Palin would attract (MIDDLE CLASS) Who would have thought Ohio was going to go to Obama so early? That's where Ol' Joe was. He was out quietly kicking ass. Day and night-- town to town Biden was out there kicking ass. Will the news ever cover this? I mean with the exception of a few verbal mistakes, Biden was awesome.
During the debate, he was a polished and respecful statesman. How easy it could have been for him to disregard and slam Palin. But he knew how to handle the politically tricky terrain. Then, on the trail Joe went to the towns and CONNECTED in ways that translated into VOTES. He never fought for attention or the limelight. He was a pack mule hauling the Dems message from quiet gathering to quiet gathering.I remember someone in the news saying how few media people were even following him. Well, in my opinion they missed one of the great stories of the election; Obama's decision to choose Biden, and Biden's accomplishment.
The ironic part to me is that Biden was nearly the same age as Obama when he first ran for President. Now twenty years later, look how Biden returned. More accomplished, more experienced and extremely more humble. His journey was an integral part of Obama's success and a story I hope will be covered by the MSM. Maybe after we're done talking about Palin's clothes...
Thank You Vice President Elect Biden. You helped land the the White House by running a dynamic and PROFESSIONAL campaign.