Open Thread

August 23rd, 2008 10:13 AM

For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: VP Joe Biden?

The Washington Post just released a poll suggesting this pick does nothing for Obama. What do you think?

Does Biden's vote for the Iraq War now prevent Obama from pointing his finger at McCain for making the same vote? Finally with the news now out that Obama didn't even vet Hillary as veep, does the choice of Biden further anger disgruntled Clinton supporters?

FYI: The McCain campaign has already released an ad showing Biden making negative statements about Obama and positive ones about the Arizona Senator (video embedded below the fold):