Reply #34: Also, when he does speak out to the MSM [View All]

it is big news. Biden seems to be on every Sunday somewhere when Congress is in session and has been for years. In general, he almost never makes news beyond the show. Remember that when Kerry appeared on MTP, the station advertised the up-coming show and gave him a huge amount of time (I think the full hour).

The behind the scenes stuff is really important - it's critical they do as well as possible in 2006. I know that people on DU and kos etc will give Dean all the credit - but those elected will know who helped and who didn't. (Is Bill Clinton doing anything? Did he help in 2002 - I don't remember hearing anything, but he could have been behind the scenes.)

Biden and McCain may be media favorites, but it's clear they respect Kerry when he does appear. He also seems to be able to dominate any host - which may explain why he's not a favorite.