What Is Biden Not Saying About Palin’s Claim That She Could Beat Obama?
- Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:16am by
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The Vice President dropped by MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” program this morning. Mika asked him about Palin’s assertion that she would win in a 2012 match up. The first half of his answer is what you might expect. But then the voluable Biden becomes, for perhaps the first time, suddenly tight-lipped.
Biden‘s words aren’t without grounding — at this point. A CNN poll released shortly after the election earlier in November found that Obama would best Palin in a hypothetical 2012 matchup. In that election, 52 percent of registered voters would re-elect Obama, while 44 percent would support Palin.
If Palin does run in 2012, it’s no sure thing that she would face off against Obama in the end. The Republican primary field is crowded and without any clear frontrunner, and it’s very possible she might not win the nomination.
Some of those Republican candidates’ cases against Palin will involve electability, especially since that same post-election CNN poll showed some GOP figures faring better against Obama. For instance, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) led Obama 52-44 percent in the poll, while former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) had a 50-45 percent advantage over Obama.
I still want to know what Biden really wanted to say.
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Comments (118)
NHABE64
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 1:35pmWhat happened to Biden, did he suddenly get a realization moment where he thought man, maybe she will win, So as old Bidy knows he has a habit of putting his foot in his mouth more often that not, he backed off on that one. Sarah for 2012, yes!
Report Post »crazedbanshee
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 3:02pmI think Bidden is actually an honest guy and they want him to hide and decieve; that is why he is always having slips….he has a totally different view on how things should be run than I do, but at least it seems he wants to state what he is thinking and not hide it.
Report Post »APatriotFirst
Posted on November 20, 2010 at 12:56pmBiden knew just what to say. The dems believe they will win if Palin runs. So they want us to believe that they are afraid of her running.
Report Post »Hydejustice
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 1:31pmWhen the glorious O’ leader is for re-election I hope it’s not against Palin and perhaps Christy, tat would greatly complicate our collective progressive against the capitalist pigs.
Report Post »wash1776
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 4:28pmOur collective progressive? Capitalist pigs?? Your name Hydejustice says it all. NOW WHY DON’T YOU HIDE YOURSELF AS WELL?
Report Post »Waggedy Wabbit
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 1:26pmTwo years is a LONG ways off-I will focus on the NEW-HIRES we sent to Washington,the comments from a lot of them since the election trouble me——-DEEPLY!!!!!!!!
Report Post »wash1776
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 1:22pmKind of hard to understand the moronic mentality at CNN where they are all sitting there laughing at what Palin said. Did they laugh on Nov.2nd? As far as Biden himself—–we are just Biden our time so we can get rid of him and Obumbler along with any other Dummycrats that don’t straighten up and start caring about jobs and the economy and less how they can keep ruining this country and stealing from the taxpayers and future generations.
Report Post »IAMMADDOG
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 1:07pmI’d love to see Palin run and win.
Report Post »Vyger
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 1:05pmChristie/Rubio would destroy Obama/Biden in my humble opinion.
Report Post »Rosemary Woodhouse
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 10:38pmAgreed. However, what is Runio’s status as Natural Born Citizen? Same as Jindal’s. Both are first generation Americans.
Report Post »IAMMADDOG
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 1:00pmHuckabee and Romney are not viable candidates. Huckabee let a dangerous prisoner go free who later killed 3 police officers in Washington (state) And Romney has his own national health care debacle.
Report Post »capecodsully
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 1:15pmYou can’t blame Huckabee for the criminal, he made the right decision at the time, others after him dropped that ball. Huckabee‘s a good man and he’d be an excellent President, he’s still got my vote until someone can prove themselves better. Romney’s a snake, please America do not make that mistake.
Report Post »VRW Conspirator
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:12pmwhy would we want Huckabee anyway…he is just a younger John McCain…he is a moderate, a RINO…he just happens to be a baptist preacher that is socially conservative but we can’t run on social issues…we MUST run on Reagan‘s pillars and Goldwater’s pillars of conservatism. Strong Defense, Respect for ALL life, Free Economy. Huckabee might be a nice guy and good to have a beer with but he will get eatten alive by the press, the liberals, and the independents who are not as strict as a preacher on God, life, drugs, gays, etc…. The Reagan coallition has to be reformed…we need moderate and conservative Democrats, moderate and conservative independents, and moderate and conservate Republicans….
it is time to think about drug policy, financial policy, and the such…even gays….return drugs and marriage to the States….
Report Post »CM Sackett
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:56pmALLEN WEST… http://gowest2012.wordpress.com/
Report Post »Marylou7
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:41pmBiden finally gave a smart answer, yeah. Don’t ever under-estimate Sarah Palin.
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:39pmI think Palin Could win. During the McCain run, she was being held back to make McCain look good. Now you’re looking at a real Sarah Palin, “ the pitbull with lipstick”, not someone else.
Report Post »tobywil2
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:18pmI guess this means Biden would not vote for Palin?
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capecodsully
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:16pmAnybody could beat Obama in 2012. After two years it‘s clear he’s a joke. In two more years there wont be anyone left who wants him around, well Putin might still be grateful for him. As for Sarah, I might want her to wait ten years to run. She’s too valuable as a free agent. As soon as she runs for anything she’ll have to watch everything she says and everything she does. I‘d rather see her kickin’ ass and taking names for awhile. A baby on one hip and a gun on the other. That’s the Sarah I love.
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:43pmThat‘d scare the livin’ she-i-t out of the libs, wouldn’t it?
Report Post »Silversmith
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:15pmNot sure that match up will matter. Too many states right now making sure that the eligibility requirement is fulfilled. That might stop Barry right there.
Silversmith
Report Post »clinicalminded
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:15pmIf anyone on this site thinks that Palin can beat Obama, or any progressive they are using their heart and not their minds. Palin is the Obama antithesis and the country does not accept her. With all of the youth vote and how the media portrayal of her solidifies her in many as a ding bat, we will have another Nevada, Alaska, and Delaware on our hands. I LOATH republicans, and dems. The country needs a winner so that laws can prevent what you know is coming….amnesty and perpetual liberalism.
Report Post »ApacheGOP
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:13pm2012 Campaign Slogan: “This is not your Mother’s Democratic Party. Its George Soros’ Democratic Party!”
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:12pmyou know, we have family discussions, and we think that Sarah is possibly “drawing out” the Left, distracting them, letting them focus on HER…… and giving our Right a chance for US to find the perfect candidate under the radar… she IS like a mama grizzly, she is defending her nation. ..
Report Post »raybojabo
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:09pmIf its not Palin I’m voting for Ralph Nader. Sorry!
Report Post »free2bme1961
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:03pmAs usual, Biden is stricken with that cheshire cat grin, stutters, and admits nothing.
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:47pmMaybe “foot in mouth disease” again?
Report Post »LuvThisCntry
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:53amI love Governor Christie, but if he is not available, the Governor for Virginia is good too…
Report Post »run42k
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:51amI love Sarah Palin but honesty feel the libs will find some non-relavent issue to take her down in the general election. I think she is more valuable in what she’s doing now, and could be a great cabinet member.
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:45pmThe libs have been doing that for two years so nothing would change.
Report Post »Rosemary Woodhouse
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:45amPalin cannot win! She has been turned into a punch line outside of our conservative circle. One MUST look at and listen to what the other side is doing and saying. We cannot exclusively listen to one another because we then lose all perspective. So, I reiterate: although we admire Sarah and all she has done for our cause, she is unelectable! Please do not allow your admiration to deny reality!
Likewise, Romney cannot win! He is an empty suit. We need a real “maverick”- someone quite unlike RINO, John McCain. A Chris Christie. A Paul Ryan. An Allen West. In other words, a true American and a true leader.
Report Post »capecodsully
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:44pmIt really doesn’t matter what the left thinks of Sarah Palin, they’re out to lunch. The people we have to educate are the independents in the middle. If these folks don’t start looking for substance in a candidate instead of falling for the superficial made up crap they always fall for, we will continue to get loosers like Obama and Romney. Independents could put Romney on the ticket, he’ll sell us out as fast as Obama, he’s no better.
Report Post »rdhumphries
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 8:47pmRosemary
Report Post »That only leaves one person in the United States and his name is Ron Paul of Texas…..
Rosemary Woodhouse
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 10:36pmIndependents are also swayed by the media. Apparently, only “right wing extremists” such as ourselves and Commie Bastar– on the left are political junkies. The rest of America wants to be left alone- with steady employment, shelter, food, some fun and “the game” on Sundays. Not everyone is a political junkie! So yes, the media’s portrayal of Palin, or any other candidate is important. Look at how the media aided and abetted the teleprompter in chief. Had they not fawned on him, he would have been the guy who gave a good speech!
As for Paul, although he has some good ideas, the “truther” movement has tarnished him to unelectable status as well. We MUST be pragmatic!
Report Post »aLinedog
Posted on November 20, 2010 at 8:28amRose is right, I fear. I was living in AK when Sarah ran. I was so glad to see Murkowski gone. And she helped sway me in the last election. But for the reasons named above, I can‘t risk my vote on anyone that won’t win.
Report Post »If Biden is trying to play coy with your chances, back off. We don’t really think that slip was a mistake do we? They honestly want Sarah running, the sooner the better. She can galvanize the left while popular media makes lampooning her into a national past time again. Through Propogandism masked as ‘comedy’ they will sway the ‘undecideds’ and many would-be independents.
my two cents.
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OmegaMan
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:38amI’ve been advocating Jindal/Watts 2012 for some time now. What do you think?
Report Post »ohmyhec
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:42amWho are they? I apologize, I haven’t heard of them yet.
Report Post »OmegaMan
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:47amBobby Jindal (R Gov from LA) and JC Watts (R Congressman from OK)
Report Post »irloyal
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:36pmI’d prefer a Watts/Jindal Ticket myself. JC has a much better command of the big picture IMHO
Report Post »VRW Conspirator
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:04pmdang…what would the NAACP do with that one…or Jesse and Al…a black man and a Indian (from India) American…i am sure the “house *****” comments would fly…or that they are “oreos” …dark outside…white inside…you could see them all getting foamed at the mouth over Watts and Jindal… gawd that would be fun to watch…the progressives and socialists would have to truly and finally come out of the closet as full blown eugenics loving racists…maybe then the blacks and hispanics of this country about think more about who they vote for and vote their ethics, morals, and values instead of the party that gives them handouts to buy their vote….
Report Post »viper316
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:37amIF Palin runs and wins the nomination, I think you’ll see a ticket of Palin/Thune. Just my opinion.
Report Post »Skwerl E. Muckenfutch
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:01pmShe’s not going to run. She likes poking the media, getting them into a moonbat froth. Besides, she resigned before she finished her term, that is a big issue, for me at least. Whatever caused her to resign the governorship in AK will only be more intense as a president. You can’t just quit if you sit in the big chair if it gets too hot.
Report Post »Rapunzel
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:27pmSkwerle – read Going Rogue. You may change your mind.
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 3:53pmRapunzel, You can’t expect all Americans to read Going Rogue. Sarah, as much as I like her, is far too polarizing. It won‘t help us much to run a candidate who can’t win. Jindal is a good choice and Christie, Rubio, we have some good ones that will apeal to independents as well as conservatives. I agree that Secratary of Interior would be a good place for her.
Report Post »viper316
Posted on November 21, 2010 at 10:21am@Skwerl – the reason (as I understand it) why she resigned was due to all of the bogus ethics complaints filed against her in Alaska by Democrats. Each ethics complaint had to be investigated and thouse investigations were costing her state of Alaska a lot of money, into the millions of dollars if I recall correctly. She wanted the best for her state and to not have the taxpayers’ money going to ridiculous ethics complaints, so she resigned. I think she should have tried to stick it out a little bit longer, even go through her first full term, however I can’t fault her for her decision. She has to live with her decision and will have to answer all the questions and criticism from her opponents IF she runs. We have no clue if she’s going to run, although her speeches and appearances lately indicate she is running. IF she runs and becomes President, she will deal with a lot of the crap she did in Alaska, just on a bigger scale. She has tough skin, but she needs to make it stronger IF she wins and sits in the big chair.
Report Post »ohmyhec
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:28amI‘m praying Romney doesn’t run. Praying praying praying praying. If Romney runs, Obama will have 4 more years. People are real strange and have strong opinions about religion. Maybe moreso than color.
Report Post »MAULEMALL
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:32amMitt establishes the model for ocare and you want me to vote for him???
Rather go out with that mika dude..
Report Post »LuvThisCntry
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:36amat OHMYHEC, I so agree, NO ROMNEY!
Report Post »TNT1
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:57amHuckabee-Rubio
Report Post »patriotwoman
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 6:36pmNO Mitt “Flip-Flop” Romney. He was pro-life before he decided he was pro-choice. He’s responsible for the healthcare debacle in Massachusetts.
And NO Mike “Pardon-my-Felony” Huckabee. He’s a second rate talk-show host at best.
LOSERS. Both of them.
Report Post »seanpatriot
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:21amJindall/Palin or Palin/Jindall 2012
Report Post »takingonissues.com
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:23amThat works
Report Post »john seven eighteen
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:24amOr Christie, or any number of viable Rep candidates who could wipe the floor with Obama. Of course, if Georgie-Spooky-Dude gets his away Obama won’t be running anyway. Mute point.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:24amHow about Palin-Beck 2012.
And have the inaguration of the two shown to Pelosi, Biden, and Mr Obama inside their jail cells where they are held for treason against the USA.
http://www.artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm
Report Post »anOpinion
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:28amIf Obama/Biden had their pick of opponents, it would absolutely be Palin/anybody. He doesn’t want to discourage that possibility.
Report Post »MAULEMALL
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:30amI think that the more important observation is or should be “Why is msnbc making all it’s “Female” personalities wear the angry lesbian hair…
Report Post »I mean it‘s obvious that this mika person couldn’t get a job on fox but is msnbc trying to purposely man her up??
Fletch
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:49amwere Jindall’s parents both citizens when he was born?
Report Post »TNT1
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:02pmNo on Romney to much money on him.If our elactorate would get smart they would realize they are “being told” who to elect by the amount of money the candidate has.Just my opinion
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Report Post »clinicalminded
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:16pmThis is more of a fantasy than a good decision. She cannot win in a popular vote. If she ever did, I would be so happy, but then again ice skating in hell would also be pretty cool.
Report Post »mimitweetin
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:30pmThat would work for me if either of them won the nomination. However, I personally would like to see Ron Paul/Sarah Palin.
Report Post »A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:34pmPlease don’t let Palin run. I will not vote for her.
Todd, please do something!
Report Post »FloridaRob
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:47pmWhy are we looking at politicians? Why not look at some outsiders here – business leaders and military leaders? A man like Jon Huntsman would be fantastic! I don’t know anything about their political leanings, but what about Generals Petraeus, McChrystal, or Honore? Walmart is a well run company that knows about efficiency, is consumer friendly, and has been able to avoid unionization… their CEO is Mike Duke. What about someone like that? I just can’t see anyone who is currently part of the political establishment solving anything for us right now. It’s time to look elsewhere.
Report Post »FloridaRob
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 12:55pmWe are allowing the Political Establishment to select our candidate for us, once again. How’s that been working out for us? It’s time we all got off our collective butts and found someone ourselves that we can get behind. We need to do so soon, or our voice will be left out once again. Let’s put together our own “Top Twelve for 2012” list!
Report Post »Juan Gault
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 1:24pmChristi / Rubio in 2012, thats a double wammy!!
Report Post »CCRYDER
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 1:48pmSnowleopard you get it! My gosh, I’ve been calling my representatives for the last two years asking them what part of treason is Obama and gang NOT committing! And all I get is…we’ll pass that along to the Senator or Congressman….yada yada.
Report Post »VRW Conspirator
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 1:58pmnah…Palin should be Secretary of the Interior so she could oversee on and off-shore drilling and energy production. She might be a good choice for VP but she, like Hillary, is too divisive. Jindal would be great after he gets re-elected and does his second term. Then we can have Jindal/Rubio 2020 or vice versa. Those two are going up the ladder….
Report Post »aLinedog
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:43pm@Snow and CC
What would be the punishment for a soldier if he was known to have given aid and comfort to the enemy? I’ve raised a lot of eyebrows myself the past year for using your same words.
“…You need me on that wall, you want me on that wall.” -Col Jessup
And we need some placed before that wall. I am not advocating violence against anyone, indeed, pray for the safety of our President. We -conservatives- will take full blame if he dies suspiciously. ((WATCH Soros and his goons -carefully. They know this fact.)
Report Post »I am simply stating, if they ever do Impeach him… the precedents are clear. Commander in Chief is a member of the Military and treason is punishable by death.
Again, for any delusioned reader (That would be you, Obama2012), it is not the citizenry’s responsibility to execute traitors. That honor is reserved to the United States Military. ( I vote that the Army Infantry gets first dibs -I know I just opened a new can of worms, sorry Jarheads.)
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A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:53pmJindal/Huckabee
Report Post »Minority Retort
Posted on November 20, 2010 at 2:02amHow about anyone who’s honest and believes in capitalism, freedom and OUR democratic-republic…that should secure a win against the incumbent…
Report Post »Peters
Posted on November 20, 2010 at 8:33amUnfortunately, winning is the only thing that matters . . . . And as lofty as that may sound, losing simply is not an option at this point.
This time, the Republican nominee must actually have a fighting chance to win . . . That means they actually have to fight for us. They have to make it into the opponent’s arena, up into the ring, endure being pelted with as much liberal crap as liberals can possibly hurl, and then methodically go to work dismembering the opponent’s ideology like a warrior that turns off any memory of a mother or anything that she may have taught them about playing nice. It’s going to get ugly . . . But they set the battleground; they brought the fight. It’s their challenge to the Constitution and the Republic, not ours.
The nominee must be willing, and must be able to come out of it all with their foot on the throat of the ideology that wants to destroy us just as the “messenger” has stated it himself, of what he wishes to do to us. Remember Obama’s own words: “If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun” –Saturday, June 14, 2008, Wayne, PA.
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