Joe Biden had this to say on the campaign trail today, according to Hilary Leila Krieger of the Jerusalem Post:Biden lashed out at those who would impugn his Israel credentials, saying, "I take a backseat to no one -- including AIPAC -- when it comes to supporting Israel." "They don't speak for the entire Jewish community. There are other organizations that are just as strong and consequential," he said. "AIPAC does not speak for the State of Israel." Biden pointed out that he had supported Israel in cases when it wasn't always popular -- like defending its right to use cluster bombs in the 1980s -- and that he has been recognized by many Jewish organizations for his support for the Jewish State. (Note: Barack Obama supported a resolution to ban the use of cluster bombs in civilian areas. Given that Hezbollah terrorists operate among civilians, this would have had implications for Israel's defense posture, since it depends on such sophisticated cluster...(Read Full Post)