Biden gains support in D.M. at event focused on women

[PatSeg]

Sunday's campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden was about women, for women.

But, somehow, a man managed to steal the show. And it wasn't the Delaware senator.

"I don't know if you heard that rumbling earlier, but that was my father rolling around in his grave," longtime Republican Wayne Wagemann of Des Moines said to Biden during a question-and-answer session. "But this is the first time I've ever been to a Democratic meeting ... and you talk about a man of his word in your speeches. I will be at your caucus."

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The event included endorsements by noted female Democrats. Talk focused on women's issues rather than Biden's key campaign issue: the war in Iraq. He discussed the Violence Against Women Act and the influence of the women in his life.

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Citing Biden's consistent debate performances, experience and honesty, those in attendance were quick to point out that being a woman doesn't automatically equal a vote for the front-runner and only woman in the race, New York Sen. Hillary Clinton.

"Look at these women," said Julie Hill, 49, of Indianola, who attended the event at the urging of her mother, Bettye Coates, and said she left as a Biden supporter.

"These women are standing up and saying 'I want a candidate that represents me.' He's got a group of women that are strong and politically active here for him," Hill said.

http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071119/NEWS/711190326/1011/NEWS10

As a woman, I find this endorsement impressive.

[gateley]

1. I love the story about the man's father rolling around in his grave!

Biden has always championed women, even before it was politically popular. That indicates an amazing understanding of womens' issues and problems. He brought attention and focus to many of our challenges that were WAY under the radar. He deserves this recognition for his accomplishments and concern.

[murbley40]

5. kick

[kad7777]

2. This is a nice article, THANX!!

BIDEN/OBAMA '08

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtGCaqOdIJ4

[1corona4u]

3. Nice.....n/t

[jillan]

4. Women for Biden! You bet ;)

[gateley]

6. I enjoyed reading the entire article. nt

[gateley]

7. Kick for the late comers. nt

[faithfulcitizen]

8. I;m a Woman 4 Biden too! :) nt

[Cass]

9. Great article, thanks for posting it.

Biden is a good guy, and he'd make one heck of a president.

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