I think that Joe is too far behind in the polls to be viable candidate for the Pres nomination, but he would make an outstanding #2 for any of the front-runners. And from his comments at the debate, he seems to be auditioning for the role.

The skills he has been showing lately with his one-line zingers aimed at Rudy and the others fit in well with the image of the VP as the hatchet man, much like Spiro and Cheney (and to some degree Al Gore) were free to let 'er rip at their opponents while the POTUS could appear to remain above it all.

Joe is showing that he could play this role beautifully. Plus his foreign policy experience and insights make him an invaluable asset to the team, again much like Gore was for Bill Clinton. And I don't think he genuinely offends or puts off any Dem interest groups. And finally, he is in no danger of having a Rep take over his senate seat.

Yeah, I'm kinda likin' it.

conserned with what Biden says/does than anything else.

My Biden line.

Q "Senator BIden, what would Jesus do about global warming?"

A "Well if I were Jesus I would..."

I don't dislike the guy but he can get pretty frustrating like that. He did it while supposedly surrogating for Kerry on one of the cable shows last time.

Frankly, he creates a Lloyd Bentsen problem if he's at the top of the ticket - you don't to risk having your VP to look more "presidential" than the nominee.  It's all perception, but it's true.

I'd like him at the top of the ticket, though.