The Case Against Joe Biden

Ron Goldstein of Newsweek has an article posted titled "The Case for Joe Biden". In it he argues that the Delaware Senator's centrist leanings and his appealing media persona would make him a good candidate for the Presidency in 08. While i agree Joe Biden is a very good communicator, i don't think he'd stand a chance in the general election. He would not in my opinion, play well with americans living in the red states. Senator Biden comes across as a guy who likes the sound of his own voice. Take those Alito hearings for example. Biden seemed like he was filibustering in his questioning of Alito. I also take umbridge with his distancing himself from Howard Dean and other members of his own party whenever they throw some harsh criticism towards the President. He is also a long time political insider, holding some form of political office since the age of 29. Americans view that as a negative. The last two Presidents we had were governors before being elected President. The records of Senators are too easily distorted and attacked by their political opponents, ask John Kerry about that. Lastly, from the Newsweek article we have this little gem:

Of course, there’s the black mark. Twenty years ago, during another presidential campaign, Biden apparently lifted substantial portions of a speech by a popular British politician for an address of his own. Subsequently, Biden resigned from the race instead of battling the charge.

Do the Democrats really need someone with that baggage running for President when so much is at stake? The fact that Biden resigned from the race is virtually the same as him admitting guilt. The Democrats are going to need someone to run with a clean record and who appeals to middle america. I don't think Senator Joe Biden is that person.