Maine GOP Chairman Releases Statement On Obama Selection Of Joe Biden As Running Mate

AUGUSTA, MAINE – Maine GOP Chairman Mark Ellis released the following statement today regarding Barack Obama’s choice of Joe Biden as the Democrat Party’s vice presidential candidate: 

“Barack Obama’s politics of ‘change’ era is over now that he’s chosen longtime Washington insider Joe Biden as his running mate. With softening poll numbers and questions swirling about whether Obama has enough experience, his choice of a Beltway veteran reflects concern even within Obama’s own campaign about whether he’s ready to be president. 

“Bottom line, Joe Biden does nothing to change the fact that Barack Obama is the most liberal Senator. Obama and Biden have voted for huge tax increases that would hit our wallets hard. And Obama and Biden both oppose offshore drilling and expanded nuclear power. 

“For Mainers who are concerned about the economy and affording higher energy prices, Obama-Biden is not the ticket to economic security and prosperity.” 

BACKGROUND:

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Script For "Biden" (TV :30)

ANNCR: What does Barack Obama's running mate say about Barack Obama?

ABC'S GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: You were asked, "Is he ready?" You said, "I think he can be ready but right now, I don't believe he is. The presidency is not something that lends itself to on-the-job training."

JOE BIDEN: I think that I stand by the statement.

ANNCR: And what does he say about John McCain? 

BIDEN: I would be honored to run with or against John McCain, because I think the country would be better off.

JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approve this message.

AD FACTS: Script For "Biden" (TV :30) 

ANNCR: What does Barack Obama's running mate say about Barack Obama?

ABC'S GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: You were asked, "Is he ready?" You said, "I think he can be ready but right now, I don't believe he is. The presidency is not something that lends itself to on-the-job training."

JOE BIDEN: I think that I stand by the statement.·

Joe Biden Said Obama Is Not Ready To Serve As President. ABC's George Stephanopoulos: "You were asked is he ready. You said 'I think he can be ready, but right now I don't believe he is. The presidency is not something that lends itself to on-the-job training.'" Sen. Biden: "I think that I stand by the statement." (ABC's, "This Week," 8/19/07)

ANNCR: And what does he say about John McCain?

BIDEN: I would be honored to run with or against John McCain, because I think the country would be better off.

JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approve this message.·  

Joe Biden Said He'd Be Honored To Run With McCain.

Comedy Central's Jon Stewart: "You may end up going against a Senate colleague, perhaps McCain, perhaps Frist?"

Sen. Biden: "John McCain is a personal friend, a great friend, and I would be honored to run with or against John McCain, because I think the country would be better off -- be well off no matter who..."

Stewart: "Did I hear, Did I hear with?" Sen. Biden: "You know, John McCain and I think" Stewart: "Don't become cottage cheese my friend. Say it."

Sen. Biden: "The answer is yes." (Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" 8/2/05)

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