Biden takes questions at every event

[medicswife]

Also from the Des Moines Register article at http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071231/NEWS/71231010/-1/SPORTS0803


Lee Weber, 53, of Mason City caught Democrat Joe Biden at lunchtime Sunday, Democrat Christopher Dodd after supper then hopped in the car to see Clinton in Iowa Falls.

“Biden wins today,” said Weber, who teaches at a community college. “Excellent presentation. He took questions. And I’ve been impressed with his message for a long time.”

Biden opens himself up to questions from the audience every single event. Lately, he's been shortening his stump speeches considerably to allow time for more questions from the audience.

As for the press, Biden makes himself available at any event where several cameras are present and reporters are interested. Because he typically attracts few reporters, anyone who wants a few minutes with him afterward can generally arrange it with his staff.


IMO, Biden takes questions because he knows he can answer them. If Clinton had as much experience and knowledge as she claims, she wouldn't be afraid of taking questions.

[bdamomma]

1. kick and rec

[CrispyQ]

2. I think it's a bad move on Clinton's part not to take questions.

I agree, it comes across as fear that she will say something to be used against her. I'm surprised she's taking this tactic.

But if that makes it better for Joe, then so be it!

[Sulawesi]

7. I agree, but her motivation was not bad...

...she said she wanted to visit as many sites as possible. Still, another mistake.

[skipos]

3. kick! nt

[1corona4u]

4. Joe has always been about one on one campaigning

and I think it will pay off, just like it did the first year he ran for Senator, when everyone said he couldn't win....
"Coffee under the radar"...

[IronLionZion]

9. You would think more small state politicians would do well in IA and NH

since they would have experience with this stuff. I can't imagine it getting very personal in NY or Illinois though.

[PatSeg]

10. Good point

The Bidens know how to work small crowds and it could pay off in Iowa.

[jillan]

5. I remember reading about an event earlier this fall where Biden stayed 2 hours after the event

was over to make sure he answered everyone's questions.

wow.

[1corona4u]

13. Yep.

:-)

[mac2]

6. Clinton won't answer questions which

reveal she is a Globalist.

[ThomWV]

8. After looking closley at all of our candidates I honestly think Biden Would be the best President

[hayu_lol]

11. There is a huge difference between Joe and the top tier...

The leaders know that they have to hold back so that they can shine during a GE. Joe needs the boost derived from shooting the moon immediately. Simply a basic difference in tactics caused by the individual candidates positions(public perception).

[Steely_Dan]

12. No Planted Questions Here!

[gene430]

14. And Joe knows how to answer them too!!!

http://www.politibyte.com/modules.php?name=Video_Stream&page=watch&id=14&d=2

A classic!

[Flabbergasted]

15. kick