Biden is on FIRE in Iowa

One of the ways to tell if a candidates message is catching on is when ordinary folks know that the message needs to get out to even more people. Out in the rural parts of Iowa that has been the problem for many people that like Joe Biden for President. Taking the initiative, many people in Iowa are paying for advertisements supporting Joe Biden out of their own pockets. One such group is making sure that an additional 85,000 Iowans get the opportunity to consider Joe Biden’s stand on many of the issues facing our nation.

My thanks to Susan in Iowa for pointing this out to me.

Speaking of Susan in Iowa this is the email that she has allowed me the courtesy to post that I found so invigorating and encouraging when it comes to supporting an underdog like Joe Biden...

Dear friends,

Several groups of Biden supporters, who are independent of the campaign, have purchased ads that will be seen by a combined circulation of at least 85,000 people in Iowa. They were created entirely by the people who bought them, and each one is different. To see the ads that are public as of today, go here. If you want to write a letter to the editor, there are lists of Iowa papers at the same site. There may be more ads in the works. To those of you who contributed to one of them, a sincere thank you.

If you are undecided, please go to JoeBiden.com and read about his ideas for making this country, and the world, better. And if you live near Mason City, Iowa, come to the Masonic Temple on Sunday at noon, where he will be speaking. If you do, you will understand why he inspires people to want to help him. He is the most sincere, passionate, bright, and down-to-earth politician that I have ever met. You have to see it to believe it: a politician who doesn't change the subject when he gets a tough question.

Joe Biden is a leader on the most important issues we face as a country. Months ago, he was talking about what we need to do to defuse the dangers in Pakistan, why we should not be stampeded into war with Iran, and why his Plan for Iraq may be the best of the available tough choices. His plans for health care, education, and veterans are practical and can attract bipartisan support. If you have not made up your mind yet, I hope you will give him your consideration.

Sincerely,

Susan Nelson

Now that is an Iowan that sees what is best for the people and Joe Biden deserves more than a second look.

Other folks talking about Joe Biden and Iowa

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Real Clear Politics
The Phoenix - Talking Politics

Daily Kos

Papamoka

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Des Moines Register Sold Out…

If I were an Iowan I would put the Des Moines Register for Hillary Clinton up there with wrapping fish with the pages it is was written on. For that matter so goes the endorsement of McCain. Let’s just say that they are skewed to follow the money and leave it at that. Second tier or third tier candidates did not spend enough money to get the endorsement with the paper. And they wonder why people read blogs like this one for political opinion. We blog for the truth and not the almighty dollar and that is where endorsements like this one come from. Some editor or accountant is looking at the bottom line and money talks over real substance.

You can not talk about true leadership and experience and not even mention Senator Joe Biden. You can not mention working across party politics and not include Joe Biden. You can however have a ton of checks from the Clinton campaign that you might just be obligated too endorse. Don’t even follow the money, follow the style of the sponsored debates.

The Des Moines Register's editorial board has endorsed Republican Sen. John McCain and Democratic Sen. Hillary Clinton for the 2008 Iowa caucuses.

The Register, Iowa's statewide newspaper, said McCain, who represents Arizona, and Clinton, who represents New York, have two essential two qualities — competence and "readiness to lead."

In endorsing McCain, who tied for fifth in the Register's November poll of likely caucus-goers, the editorial board wrote Saturday night:

"Time after time, McCain has stuck to his beliefs in the face of opposition from other elected leaders and the public... A year ago, in the face of growing criticism, he staunchly supported President Bush's decision to increase troop strength in Iraq... He knows war, something we believe would make him reluctant to start one. He's also a fierce defender of civil liberties. As a survivor of torture, he has stood resolutely against it. He pledges to start rebuilding America's image abroad."

The Register's endorsement of Clinton comes as polls show she has slipped behind Sen. Barack Obama in Iowa. - USA Today.com

Even former President Clinton has no clue how to get us out of Iraq and his wife Hillary is flipping and flopping on what the latest political polls are offering. Joe Biden is not. We do not need flip floppers on any issue and when it comes to our military we need a realistic plan to get the hell out of Baghdad!

I’m amazed that the children and grandchildren of the Vietnam War are backing any of the front runners knowing the sacrifices that were made to just get out of Vietnam. We shamed our Veterans, people spat on them for just doing their duty. It took thirty plus years for our nation to recognize them as a true American hero. John McCain is two elections away from his time in the sun. Yes, I respect him for his service to our nation during the war and all of his time in public service. I just don’t get his anger when confronted on the serious issues our nation must face. That is where the Des Moines Register lost their credibility. In the same respects, Hillary Clinton has no clue as to what real life is all about having lived in the bubble of her husband the former President. She has no ability to talk one on one with an Iowan if there is not ten dozen cameras present to record it and sell it. Joe Biden does not even need one camera present to talk to the people. His message is consistent and believable.

Real issues are facing this nation and we do not need the biggest check cashed to be our nations next leader. We need someone that can deal with foreign policy in one heart beat and someone that can deal with a Teamsters strike in the next. We need someone that believes in all Americans first. Not just the folks that donate and contribute at the King and Queens court for the highest office in our land.

A friend of mine spoke of Irish funerals and how that was the only time to praise them for all they had done in life. It didn’t matter if you were the worst monster in the clan. I choose to defend and support Joe Biden not because his epitaph would look great on a head stone but I believe his experience and vision is far better than anyone from both political parties.

Hillary Clinton does not deserve the White House and neither does John McCain. One is running on the latest polls to get votes and the other is forgetting who he was two elections past that made him a true hero. The Des Moines Registers endorsement has failed the people but that is just my political opinion. Vote realistically and vote for Senator Joseph Biden for President in 2008. Common sense is what it is all about and not the money spent by any candidate.

Papamoka

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