I suspect the dems have buyer's remorse already and not just about biden.

But each state has it's own laws and dates for registration so, baring death, it may be too late.

On the other hand, there is that trail of bodies some connect to the clintons ;-)

Well Ray. I was intrigued by Biden's remark in NH yesterday that Hillary would have been better. Got me to thinking for sure. But a player change at this point in the game would indicate weakness, I am sure.

I also think that the Dem strategy must be "rethunk" and I can just see old Bill Clinton offering it as a way out.

Hey, would it take away from your original post if I asked: "James Carville and Karl Rove locked in a cage - who comes out alive?"

Kate, you finally got a "funny" from me. That was priceless.

As for the player change that both you and Fromz find problematic, I think it could be overcome (not that I want it to, I do remain a conservative remember). But talking generally, what is to prevent it? I know of no "rule" or "law" that would.

The party already showed it could "adjust" the rules with Florida and Michigan. Biden could easily make the case that he made at his acceptance speech and which is a large part of his bio: namely, I have come to the realization that those treasured Amtrak rides home to my beloved family will become impossible as VP and I may have acted hastily in accepting (also called "taking one for the team"). Knowing that a highly desirous "backup" is waiting in the wings makes it plausible and it could sell to those that want to believe it.

I'm sure my R friends would try to make the most of it, but we're just hypothesizing here. A good story could be arrived at I think, though it would have to happen soon.

I do think the Dem campaign is on the ropes and needs to do some fast thinking at this point. It's too bad but it is what it is. Another good story might be oh, I don't know, "I Joe Biden am owned by the credit card companies and it would be a conflict of interest" (no pun intended) I know I'd buy that excuse. Or Bill C could just have him disappeared - wait, you want a GOOD laugh? Palin "accidentally" kills him during the VP debate - he keels over or he get's really out of hand during the debate and must mea culpa his way out of it by resigning.

Personally, I think had Obama picked Hilary, the Dems would have won a very clear victory -- however, I don't think that's in the realm of possibility -- I just had this exact same discussion with a Dem friend of mine today (Yes, I read Coulter's book on how to talk to them if I have to -- JOKE!) 1) she believes Obama would never never never let her that close to the white house -- she's already had her turn as vice president (to Bill) and she's an ambitious lady -- 2) considering her friends commit suicide and move their bodies afterward, Obama would surely not get a ton of deep sleep during his term.

Frankly, Biden is experienced and well-regarded by many -- if they change, they STILL won't pick Hilary and it will weaken their sails even more.

WOW,...I doubt the change is even being considered...did you listen to Palin with Charly Gibson?...not very Presidential.

Biden will mop the floor with Palin in the debates without having to fire a shot.

The stage will be her undoing as the comparitive will out McCain's selection as someone picking a person that makes him look BIG. My guess is the handlers felt Mitt would make John look to small and old when on the same stage.

Where as picking Biden makes Obama look confident in himself and SMART.

That doesnt mean I'm ready to open up my wallet for more taxes and vote for him, but in round one this Palin bounce will be a distant memory in 3-5 weeks.

I'm not sure it is possible to make obama look smart.

"I would like somebody who knows about a bunch of stuff that I'm not as expert on. I think a lot of people assume that might be some kind of military thing to make me look more commander in chief like. Ironically, this is an area -- foreign policy -- is the area where I am probably most confident that I know more and understand the world better than Sen. Clinton or Sen. McCain."

BHO at a fundraiser.