Obama/Biden camps deny 'Deal' rumor

[Debi]

Biden Spokesman: There Are No Discussions Of Any Deal With Obama Camp
By Greg Sargent - January 3, 2008, 12:44PM
A spokesman for Joe Biden is denying reports that the Biden and Obama camps are in talks about a possible deal whereby Biden would shift support to Obama in certain precincts.
http://tpmelectioncentral.com/2008/01/biden_spokesman_there_are_no_discussions_of_any_deal_with_obama_camp.php

Via Ben Smith, The Washington Post reports the following about such conversations:

A source close to the Biden campaign described a possible arrangement, now under discussion between the two camps, that could apply to certain precincts where Biden can't meet the 15 percent viability threshold, but where he is backed by local officials with the clout to move Biden supporters to Obama. In return, Biden could capture some of Obama's overflow in precincts where the Illinois senator has more than enough support to win.
WaPo quotes an Obama source confirming that the talks are underway.

But Biden spokesperson Mark Paustenbach is denying unequivocally that there are any discussions at all taking place. He sent us this:

"No discussions have taken place. We have not made any deals or arrangements. We are strong enough on our own."
We're seeking official word from the Obama camp on this. More as we learn it.

Late Update: Obama spokesman Bill Burton also just denied to us that there are any talks underway. He sent us this:

"Iowans are independent thinkers. We hope that we're everyone's first choice but if we're not, we hope that we're they're second choice."

[gateley]

1. Stand firm, Biden Caucusers - Dig in your heels! You can do it! nt

[rodeodance]

2. first it was Richardson who Suspodedly made a deal--not biden. Keep clean folks

[rinsd]

4. There are dueling rumors about both Richardson and Biden.

[Eurobabe]

6. and they are all BS.

[Debi]

8. Huffington Post said both..

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/beverly-davis/obama-on-track-to-win-cau_b_79308.html

[bunnies]

3. huh.

Thats kinda too bad. I think I liked the idea of those two teaming up.

[Eurobabe]

5. All these reports of deals are bullshit, piled high and deep

as the cow poop in Iowa.

(Hey, I know you have other things than cow poop in IA, but I thought that was an appropriate metaphor.)

GO JOE! Won't back down....baby :hi:

[MethuenProgressive]

7. Obama's "endorsement" rumor debunked by Richardson spokesman, too

link:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=3936001&mesg_id=3936001

[PatSeg]

9. "Iowans are independent thinkers"

I think Biden understands Iowans better than most of the candidates. He's campaigning there, much like he has done in Delaware and he's running to win.