Melkor Unchained wrote:Yeah, that makes sense. I just never liked Biden I guess. Still, I don't think Obama lost very many votes on account of "inexperience," the charge struck me largely as a rationalization from the people who would never have voted for him anyway.
I agree. I think Biden's nomination was pure insider haggling. I don't think the DNC really wanted Obama as a candidate, but he was too effective at getting past the obstacles. Making Biden the running mate was the best compromise in a town known for its incestual relationships.