Joe Biden at Alico Arena

By WINK News

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - Democratic Vice Presidential candidate, Senator Joe Biden spoke to a huge crowd at FGCU's Alico Arena Wednesday evening.

Before Biden spoke, Senator Bill Nelson introduced local supporter Nancy Sauer. Sauer came to Florida to retire, but was frustrated with the economic conditions. She talked about her withering pension, and a home that's losing value. Sauer then introduced Biden.

Biden's speech focused on the economy. He got the crowd on their feet several times with roaring applause. But the loudest applause came when Biden exclaimed, "We will end this war!"

Tuesday, Oct 21 at 5:14 PM Danny Corsillo wrote ...

Interveiw me at St. Paschal Baylon sChool in Clevelan, Ohio on Thurday while my grade 6 shares our presidebtial candidate reports. I have Joe Biden and I found a lot of intersesting and coo0l facts. It will be very fun watching us so please come. Call our school. St. Paschal Baylon school on Wilson Mills rd. It will be very fun watching us and you will feel delighted. If you can't come it is okay. You dont have to. Joe Biden is a very strong-minded and integrity person. This is Danny Corsillo!

Thursday, Oct 9 at 10:36 PM christopher wrote ...

I was at the event and was overwhelming impressed with Mr. Biden. He is a true man of character and class.. I can't say that for the other two republicans sadly souls that they have become. Why do they have to be so mean sprited and full of lies and attacks. The low road is rough sarah and john, pretty soon you will be off the road all together. Signed Former republican.

Thursday, Oct 9 at 4:48 PM tommy in iowa wrote ...

Obama grant being probed $100,000 DEAL | State to charity: What happened to garden money, other cash? http://www.suntimes.com/news/watchdogs/1184049,CST-NWS-watchdog25.article PASS THIS AROUND Chicago court records with obamas name all over them,it was not only chicago but vegas and who knows where else in the country they were set up shop? http://www.suntimes.com/images/cds/MP3/prosobama.pdf top of page obama gets 125,000 cash the time obama is a us senator the had 932 million

Thursday, Oct 9 at 2:09 PM Spooner Nash wrote ...

Obama talks about how he is going to raise taxes on oil companies and big corporations. And the adoring masses go Yea! Like these companies are just going to eat these new taxes and not pass them on in their product pricing. It is the consumers of those products that will indirectly pay the taxes. This is Obama's hidden sales tax. Like all sales taxes it is regressive, so it will actually hurt the people he claims to be helping.

Thursday, Oct 9 at 11:31 AM Anonymous wrote ...

BIDEN & BARACK IS THE TOTAL PACKGAGE.. REPUBLICANS JUS ACCEPTH THE FACT THAT THERE WILL BE A DEMOCRATIC IN THE WHITE HOUSE THIS COMEIN NOVEMBER, AND WHEN THE PRICE OF LIVING GOES DOWN AS WELL AS GAS, AND THE WAR ENDS.. YOUR TELLIN ME YOUR NOT GOIN TO BE HAPPY?? COME ON NOW GIVE ME A BREAK!! FLORIDA IS CONSIDERD A DEMOCRATIC STATE!! YES WE CAN & WILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday, Oct 9 at 11:23 AM American wrote ...

Personally, putting parties aside since it is ONLY a job for these folks in office. We just need to vote in a different party every 4 years. If the current party did not do anything for 8 years, what makes us think the same party will do it now? Lets just give each party a chance every four years.

Thursday, Oct 9 at 11:18 AM Maria wrote ...

Senator Biden God Bless you and Senator Barack Obama. I know you will both do a wonderful job as our next President and Vice President. Pay no attention to hateful messages, some people fear change but will learn we WILL be better off with a President named Obama

Thursday, Oct 9 at 11:15 AM Patti wrote ...

The Republicans continue to say things that are not true and don't even make sense. "Obama is a socialist If you want government to run your life, vote Obama. The ultimate deregulation. A tax and spend orgy." These views are diametricly opposed. You need to figure out which Party you REALLY support. Lack of knowledge is a dangerous thing!

Thursday, Oct 9 at 9:11 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Whats the matter "Mcnasty" followers?" Can't stand the fact that your losing?

Thursday, Oct 9 at 5:11 AM No Country For Old McCain wrote ...

Have McCain and Palin voted for President Obama Yet? My gosh what are they waiting for?

Thursday, Oct 9 at 4:22 AM Spooner Nash wrote ...

You can't go by what politicians say. They all blah, blah, blah. You need to look at their record and get a sense of what their core beliefs are, what their worldview is. Obama is a socialist. If that's your thing, he's your man. If you want government to run your life, vote Obama. Imagine Obama, Pelosi and Reid in charge. For some that would be a dream. But it would be a nightmare. The ultimate deregulation. A tax and spend orgy.

Wednesday, Oct 8 at 10:13 PM ME wrote ...

It is my understanding that the reason Joe Biden was not elected when he ran before is because he cheated on his Bar exam and Joseph Biden's Plagiarism; Michael Dukakis's 'Attack Video' – 1988. Look this up. HE CAN NOT GET TOP SECRET CLEARANCE WHAT GOOD IS HE IN THE WHITE HOUSE. You people are Star Struck, They need to out law TV

Wednesday, Oct 8 at 8:52 PM tico wrote ...

Mccain tries to impress people as he'll do something he won't.the way he it's just as a liar.And palin react as 10 years old chirl.if something happen to Mccain, she is not qualified to replace him.Please let Obama/joe put america back on right track.

Wednesday, Oct 8 at 8:11 PM Save Our Country From Socialism wrote ...

I pray that the Obama cult followers take a close look at who this man really is, where he emerged in his adult life from and where he is really going to take our country. Chavez promised his followers a better life. Look at their country and its Socialistic leader now.

Wednesday, Oct 8 at 8:09 PM missy wrote ...

To Palin no difference in vice president or selling make up from home?

Wednesday, Oct 8 at 7:57 PM Anonymous wrote ...

joe biden ROCKED it tonight at the rally. it was FREE to the public, so everyone can stop complaining

Wednesday, Oct 8 at 6:34 PM linda wrote ...

Be glad when its all over i dont think any of the 4 will do any thing but take your money and smile at you while doing it what a joke they all are

Wednesday, Oct 8 at 4:01 PM DUKE WILLIAMS wrote ...

I AM A SENIOR LIVING IN A COMFORTABLE HUD APARTMENT IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY. I WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND BARRACK, JOE . I KNOW YOU WILL WORK TO MAKE OUR COUNTRY MORE SAFE AND SOUND.

Wednesday, Oct 8 at 11:59 AM Michele wrote ...

Sarah Palin received her bachelor's degree (B.A.) in journalism in 1987 after transferring five times in six years. None of those colleges had entry requirements. Senator Biden double majored in history and political science and has a J.D. from Syracuse Univ. College of Law. Can we please put someone EDUCATED AND INTELLIGENT in the White House????

Wednesday, Oct 8 at 9:56 AM GinnyDee wrote ...

Palin is totally unprepared to step into the office of President should something happen to John McCain. It's absolutely frightening and the fact that John McCain who is always talking about putting country first would choose a totally unprepared running mate for purely political reasons is despicable. I have lost just about all respect for this new John McCain that has immerged throughout this campaign. He will be remembered as a desperately sad old man. Not the war hero he used to be.

Wednesday, Oct 8 at 8:18 AM Suess! wrote ...

There was a bearded guy waiting in line for tickets in your story. Give him front row special treatment.

Wednesday, Oct 8 at 7:53 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Wow people , This is what many pepole are worried about were using personal opinons to run this election I dont need the president to be my freind I want him to do his job. I dont care if your a soccer or hockey mom . That should not be the reason to become vice president we should care about there education and experince and there plans for what they will do to fix america and her problems.

Tuesday, Oct 7 at 11:27 PM tammy wrote ...

with so many people wanting to see Sen.Biden ,why wasnt he offered the gremain arena like palin was? is it cause hes a democrat ? Palin has to explain her role in the trooper gate going on. is she hiding something? she speaks of obama like hes a terrorist or something ,shame on her ...when her own skeltons can come out of the closet ,biden and obama never tried to use their power to get someone fired because their sister divorced .those who live in glass houses,shouldnt throw stones

Tuesday, Oct 7 at 11:20 PM doubting thomas wrote ...

Ive never seen him at home depot yet!

Tuesday, Oct 7 at 7:26 PM Handing Out Tickets wrote ...

Thats The Only Way To Get People To See Biden/Obama; This Is Just One Way To See That They Will Try To Give American"s Away;Promises; Promises;Our Country Don;t Need These Kinda People Running For Leadership; We Are In A Mess Now; So Vote Mccain/ Palin To Do The Right Job!!!!

Tuesday, Oct 7 at 3:47 PM Jim wrote ...

I totally agree with Joe Biden. He says Obama is not ready to be president, but McCain is!

Tuesday, Oct 7 at 3:13 PM john wrote ...

yes -- like the yacht club in naples is main street america ???

Tuesday, Oct 7 at 8:21 AM Becca wrote ...

If you recall Biden was vocal about security before 9/11. He spoke on 9/10 of planes being an issue. You can see it on youtube. He's always been outspoken about threats to our country. He doesn't have a fake smile glued on his face the entire time he speaks. As a mother of five children, I trust him to understand and protect Americans.

Tuesday, Oct 7 at 5:56 AM Egg Biden wrote ...

Sen. Joe Biden– now Obama’s vice-presidential running mate– was less then forthcoming about the role of the Pakistani ISI in regards to financing the 9/11 attacks. It has now been declassified in documents released under the Freedom of Information Act that Biden, as well as members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Pentagon, the White House administration (among others)met with General Mahmoud Ahmed and a number of other Pakistani diplomats in the week leading up and even on the morning of 911

Tuesday, Oct 7 at 12:18 AM tommy in iowa wrote ...

why has biden paid over $50,000 to amtrak from his pac fund account? did he pay taxes on it? No matter what help Barack Obama might get from Sen. Joseph Biden, his newly named vice presidential running mate won't give Obama much cover on the Tony Rezko front. Biden has described himself as a 30-year friend of a key figure in the Rezko trial who's pleaded guilty to a federal extortion charge in Chicago and is awaiting sentencing.

Monday, Oct 6 at 6:51 PM D Grace wrote ...

Biden talks from the heart. You can feel that when he speaks. Obama talks from the heart. You can feel that too. We should at least try to believe that they will work for us.

Monday, Oct 6 at 5:54 PM pedinurse wrote ...

John, you are worried about Joe going to the Yacht club? Didn't Sarah just meet "Joe Six Pack" at a 10 thousand dollar a plate lunch?

Monday, Oct 6 at 4:32 PM Becca wrote ...

Isn't it's more expensive to book Germain Arena then a club? Just wondering. Still I would think Biden, understands "average" more then Palin. Did you see how much she and her husband were making? Contrast to Biden's income and he has far less in assets.

Monday, Oct 6 at 3:43 PM Anonymous wrote ...

what god might that be with obama

Sunday, Oct 5 at 1:48 PM D-Bag wrote ...

WE NEED REAL CHANGE PEOPLE. Mccain is just more of the same, he's shown it by praising Bush overe the last 8 years! Palin couldnt even answer the questions asked during the debate, would you risk letting her run the country? Our country would truly be on a bridge to nowhere!

Sunday, Oct 5 at 1:40 PM Anonymous wrote ...

WINK to chicken to post my comment Chief Seattle

Sunday, Oct 5 at 11:25 AM Making Sense wrote ...

Vote for what is important to you.I want healthcare for everyone, more regulation to prevent repeat of financial crisis, pay for it by ending war in Iraq. Get off the oil! I'll pay more in taxes - how else will Medicare and Social Security keep paying our parents and us. Pro-choice....it is what lowered our crime rate, not more police or "smart politicians". Defend the human race and what is right and less will hate/try to kill us, education is the key. Vote for what you believe

Sunday, Oct 5 at 7:29 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Give me a break, haven't they ripped off enough people already, and why doesn't he visit with the average Floridian. The Yacht club seems a bit too snooty for someone who knows how to sit around the kitchen table to discuss losing their jobs, health care, and sending their kids to college. Hey Biden, you can visit me!!!

Sunday, Oct 5 at 6:44 AM We Can Not Afford More of the Same wrote ...

We are going to continously pray more for our true leaders President Obama and Vice President Biden the ones we can really count on the one that will not destroy and betray us so God can continue to guide them and show the the right paths to leads this country whose falling apart. We are going also to ask God to carry President Obama and Vice President Biden also their families under his wings so no evil can attack or hurt them. We just can not wait for Senator Biden to arrive in South West FL

Sunday, Oct 5 at 12:55 AM Dennis wrote ...

Chief You say that as if Mccain didn't vote yes too. and john Oh and when W came down and Mccain they went to the soup kitchen or down to the local bar get real morons

Saturday, Oct 4 at 9:45 PM chief wrote ...

Biden has a lot of nerve asking the people of Florida for money right after he sighned a bill to send $700 billion to New York . Floridas' will only have to pay $40 billion back plus interest.

Saturday, Oct 4 at 6:21 PM Cheryl wrote ...

Senator Biden is the only Vice Presidential candidate in this race that is qualified to be Vice President and, possibly, President.

Saturday, Oct 4 at 3:59 PM John wrote ...

Oh, Joes coming to the Yacht Club in Naples, I'm so happy he's coming to see us " Main St. folks"

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