Forget about any surge you have heard spoken of over the past summer.  I'm not talking about a military surge in Iraq, or a diplomatic surge for the Middle East; the only surge I'm talking about is the surge of support Joe Biden has created in Iowa.

    Over the past few months, Joe Biden has amassed thirteen state legislator endorsements in the state of Iowa, including that of House Majority Leader, Kevin McCarthy.  This is more than John Edwards, Bill Richardson and just two short of Barack Obama.  The only candidate with more endorsements than Biden is the so-called “foregone conclusion”, Hillary Clinton.  Based upon these facts, one could argue Joe Biden is a top-tier candidate. This is an argument I am willing to make. 

    While his numbers remain low, Joe Biden is one of only two candidates who have increased their percentages throughout the election.  Going from roughly 1% in the polls to upwards of 8%, Joe Biden has increased his support eight-fold.  Once more, the only candidate matching Sen. Biden is Mrs. Clinton.  Though she may be leading in Iowa right now, she ought to have her eyes set steady in her rear-view mirror.  Joe Biden is racing up on the inside.

      Criss-crossing the state of Iowa, Joe Biden has been more active in the state than any other challenger.  As the holidays creep up, Sen Biden has just begun an eleven day visit to the Hawkeye State, connecting with Iowans at every stop.  Attendance at Biden events has swelled.  Early on, perhaps 15-20 people might have shown to watch the Senator speak.  Now a days, events may include anywhere from 200-400 attendees.  

    Now that Joe Biden has laid the groundwork, Iowans are beginning to listen.  Americans are beginning to listen.  With the combination of experience, foresight and charisma Joe Biden is surging in Iowa and around the nation.  His federalist solution for Iraq has gained traction, passing the Senate by a margin of 75-23.  The senator has recently laid out a plan to fix social security as well as education and protecting retirement savings. All I have to say is this:  Clinton, Barack, Edwards, watch out.  Biden is moving on up!

     

For more information on the senator's foreign and domestic policies please visit: www.JoeBiden.com

Below is a list of the Iowa State Legislator Endorsements:

House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (Des Moines)

Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Polly Butka (Clinton)

Sen. Joe Seng (Davenport)

Rep. Mary Gaskill (Ottumwa)

Rep. Rep. McKinley Bailey (Wright)

Rep. John Whitaker (Hillsboro)

Rep. Doris Kelley (Waterloo)

Rep. Lisa Heddens (Ames)

Rep. Jim Lykam (Davenport)

Rep. Mike Reasoner (Creston)

Rep. Dick Taylor (Cedar Rapids)

Rep. Roger Thomas (Elkader)

Rep. McKinley Bailey (Hamilton)