In this election, Joe Biden is proving the low-key, stable, drama-free vice presidential candidate who basically does his job and stays out of the news. Joe Biden.
Even from early on in the Democratic Primary I really liked Joe Biden. My one concern about him being a VP selection for Obama was his seeming inability to keep his mouth shut. I even speculated just after Biden was tapped that that might have been the reason he was picked. But perhaps I was mistaken. Thus far (it's still early) it does seem to be the case that Biden is the better VP pick of the two. Of course the bar doesn't seem to have been set very high.
And this brings up a second issue. There has been some comparing and contrasting between Obama's and Palin's records and whether or not their experience is sufficient to be President of the United States. Obviously, I think experience is desirable. I think most others would agree. But what sold me on Obama's readiness to be president was his book the Audacity of Hope. Point by point he laid out a comprehensive vision for the future of America on every issue from domestic policy to foreign affairs that seemed both practical and ambitious while demonstrating a great deal of maturity and sober-mindedness. But what has continued to confirm my faith in his ability has been the his management of the last 19 months. When you compare Obama's campaign to his two main rivals - Clinton and McCain - his has been one of composure and a general sense of knowing what they want to accomplish and brilliant execution. "Low-Key" Biden is just one manifestation of this tremendous demonstration of leadership.
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