2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Statement from Sen. Joe Biden

Statement from Sen. Joe Biden:

(Des Moines, IA) January 3, 2008 – The Biden Campaign this evening released the following statement from Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-DE):

“I am not going away.  I’m returning to the Senate as the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and will continue to ensure that we protect the nation’s security and show our country that Democrats know how to keep America safe, keep our commitment to our troops and restore our country’s respect in the world.”

Sen. Biden Continues "Caucus Countdown Tour"

SEN. BIDEN CONTINUES ‘CAUCUS COUNTDOWN TOUR’
Biden Campaign Announces Caucus Night Plan

Des Moines, IA (December 30, 2007): The Biden Campaign announced today its caucus night rally will take place in Des Moines at the Science Center of Iowa. Beginning at 9pm, precinct captains, supporters, family and friends are invited to join Sen. Biden as caucus results unfold. More details on this event to follow.

Today in Mason City, Sen. Biden and his wife Jill are joined by Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Schiff, renowned for his role as White House Communications Director Toby Ziegler on the hit political drama “The West Wing.”

Sen. Joe Biden continues his eight-day ‘Caucus Countdown Tour’ visiting 28 Iowa counties across the Hawkeye State. Over the course of this campaign Biden will have visited 90 of Iowa’s 99 counties.

Sen. Biden  will join supporters for the Biden Campaign Caucus Rally on December 30, 2008 at the Science Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Biden Garners Two More Iowa Legislative Endorsements

Biden Garners Two More Iowa Legislative Endorsements
Iowa State Reps. Dennis Cohoon and Eric Palmer Bring Biden’s Total To 16

Des Moines, IA (December 22, 2007) – Today, Sen. Joe Biden received endorsements from two key Iowa elected officials.  State Representatives Dennis Cohoon of Burlington and Eric Palmer of Oskaloosa become the 15th and 16th Iowa State legislators to endorse Sen. Biden. 

“I am supporting Sen. Biden because he’s the most prepared to be president from Day One,” said Rep. Cohoon.  “And as a high school special education teacher for thirty years, I know Sen. Biden can accomplish the education reforms we need to get kids in preschool earlier and give them the opportunity to go to college.”

Rep. Palmer stressed Sen. Biden’s experience in world affairs and his commitment to civil rights: “The Des Moines Register talked about knowledge and experience in their endorsement. To me Joe Biden exhibits real knowledge and experience in foreign affairs and his understanding of the constitution, both qualities not exhibited by this White House.  As Vice-Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, I am particularly impressed with Sen. Biden’s expertise in constitutional law, which will be critical to getting America back on track.”

In commenting on the endorsements, Biden for President National Political Director Danny O’Brien said, “These are two huge endorsements for Senator Biden that point to his growing momentum in the state.  Eric and Dennis were highly sought after and the fact that they chose Joe Biden demonstrates that Iowans are beginning to focus in on what really matters in a president, authenticity and readiness for office.”  Added O’Brien, who is also serving as Iowa State Director for the campaign, “We are very grateful to Eric and Dennis for stepping up at this critical time.”

In accepting the endorsement, Senator Biden said, “Getting the endorsement of two men I respect so much is a great tonic for the final push in Iowa.  I know that what matters most in Iowa are the voices inside the caucuses who have the most respect from their constituents.  That voice belongs to state and local officials.  I have such tremendous gratitude for Rep. Cohoon and Rep. Palmer for their support and their confidence in our campaign.”

Reps. Cohoon and Palmer join an impressive group of Iowa state legislators who have endorsed Senator Biden including: State Sen. Joe Seng (Davenport), House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (Des Moines), Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Polly Butka (Clinton), Rep. John Whitaker (Hillsboro), Rep. Doris Kelley (Waterloo), Rep. Lisa Heddens (Ames), Rep. Jim Lykam (Davenport), Rep. Mike Reasoner (Creston), Rep. Dick Taylor (Cedar Rapids), Rep. Roger Thomas (Elkader), Rep. McKinley Bailey (Webster City), State Senator Herman C. Quirmbach (Ames), Rep. Mary Gaskill (Ottumwa) and Rep. Bruce Hunter (Des Moines).

Biden Campaign Announces Caucus Countdown Tour

BIDEN CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES CAUCUS COUNTDOWN TOUR
Biden to Barnstorm State in Final Campaign Swing

Des Moines, IA (December 21, 2007): The Biden Campaign announced today that Sen. Joe Biden will return to Iowa on Wednesday, December 26th, to kick-off the campaign’s ‘Caucus Countdown Tour’.  The tour will begin with a Caucus Countdown Rally in Des Moines on Wednesday evening. 

The following day, Biden will hit the trail for an eight-day barnstorm of the state which will take him through 28 counties. Over the course of this campaign Biden will have visited 90 of Iowa’s 99 counties.

Further details on countdown tour events are forthcoming.

Biden Campaign Announces New Television Ad, “January Night”

BIDEN CAMPAIGN ASKS IOWANS TO CHOOSE A PRESIDENT

Des Moines, IA (December 20, 2007) – The Biden for President Campaign announced the launch of its new television ad, “January Night,” which will begin airing across Iowa today. The 30-second spot highlights the uniqueness of the Iowa caucuses and their long tradition of advancing candidates based on integrity, experience, and proven leadership.  Emphasizing that the Iowa caucuses represent an opportunity to alter our nation’s trajectory in the face of significant challenges both at home and abroad and that Joe Biden is the only candidate ready to lead from Day One, the ad asks caucus-goers to do more than choose a candidate—“choose a president.”

“In many ways Iowa is the only level playing field left in presidential politics,” said Biden for President Campaign Manager Luis Navarro. “Iowans have a proud history of bucking punditry and conjecture, and choosing a candidate based on the authenticity of their experience and strength of their character. Our campaign grows more confident with each passing day that this tradition will lead Iowans to choose Joe Biden on January 3rd.”

Biden Campaign Manager Luis Navarro Statement From Today’s Des Moines Register Presidential Debate

BIDEN’S EXPERIENCE SHINES ONCE AGAIN

Des Moines, IA (December 13, 2007) – Biden for President Campaign Manager Luis Navarro issued the following statement following today’s Des Moines Register presidential debate: 

”Sen. Joe Biden today once again showed that he is ready to lead on issues that Americans care about, including the economy, trade, health care and the environment.  Americans want action, not more slogans.  Sen. Biden has the right experience and has exhibited the leadership necessary to fix the problems left behind as a result of Bush’s disastrous policies.  He can bring together folks from both sides of the aisle and also expand the majority we will need to get things done in Congress.  Most importantly, he will be ready to lead from day one.” 

Des Moines Register Debate Joe Biden Photo

Joe Biden Touts Experience In New Campaign Ad

BIDEN TOUTS EXPERIENCE IN NEW CAMPAIGN AD
No Guesswork Involved, Says Biden, “Just Look At What I’ve Done”

Des Moines, IA (December 11, 2007) –The Biden for President Campaign announced the launch of its new television ad, “Action,”which will begin airing across Iowa tomorrow. In the 30-second spot, Sen. Biden asks Iowans to cast their support for a candidate with proven leadership, experience, and most importantly, action on the biggest challenges facing our country. 

The ad points out that while promises are easily made, Joe Biden is the candidate with the longest record of promises kept. The Biden Plan for Iraq has received the bipartisan support of over 75 U.S. Senators, not to mention scores of Iraqi leaders, foreign affairs experts, and other public officials. And when Pakistan erupted in a state of crisis several weeks ago, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf called Joe Biden first—not President Bush.  Sen. Biden concludes: “You don’t have to guess what I’d do as president. Just look at what I’ve done.”

“If Iowans believe campaign funds and celebrity will fix the debacle in Iraq, put the economy on track, and provide health care and education for America’s children, they should support another candidate,” said Biden for President Campaign Manager Luis Navarro. “But I’m confident that Iowans know what I know: our problems will require experience and leadership from Day One. Empty slogans will be no match for proven action on caucus night.”

Biden Qualifies For Matching Funds

BIDEN QUALIFIES FOR MATCHING FUNDS

Des Moines, IA (December 4, 2007) – Biden for President Campaign Manager Luis Navarro issued the following statement: 

“Today, the FEC indicated that Sen. Biden has become eligible for federal matching funds.   

“Voters in early states don’t believe this race is just about money or celebrity status, but about experience and ideas.  The winner in Iowa and other early states will be determined by real grassroots enthusiasm for the candidates and their ideas.  Today’s qualification ensures we will have the resources necessary to compete vigorously and support that grassroots effort.”

Joe Biden Announces ‘Joe is Right’ Ad Campaign

BIDEN CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES ‘JOE IS RIGHT’ AD CAMPAIGN
Web & Newspaper Advertisements Tout Joe Is Right

Des Moines, IA (November 26, 2007) – The Biden for President Campaign today continued its ‘Joe is Right’ ad campaign with full page ads in Iowa’s seven largest newspapers. The ‘Joe is Right’ campaign was launched earlier this month with a web video that takes a look at the frequent occasions when Sen. Biden’s rivals have praised him in debates.  Today, the Des Moines Register, Cedar Rapids Gazette, Davenport Quad City Times, Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, Sioux City Journal, Dubuque Telegraph Herald, and Burlington Hawkeye all carried the ‘Joe is Right’ print ad, which further underscores an emerging consensus on the campaign trail: Joe Biden is the leading voice on foreign policy and national security issues in the race for the Democratic nomination.

Iowans have taken note of this trend. Over the weekend, the Cedar Rapids Gazette published an article entitled, Biden emerges as Dems' foreign policy expert, which said: “Biden's Iowa supporters point to recent debates where other Democrats defer to his foreign policy stances — especially his plan to bring a political solution in Iraq — as evidence he is emerging as the right choice at this volatile juncture in U.S. and world history.”

“Joe is right,” said Biden for President Campaign Manager Luis Navarro, “and it would seem that his democratic rivals—by the virtue of their own words—agree. I am confident that Iowans will choose proven leadership and experience and support Sen. Biden on caucus night.”