Ben Cardin

DENVER - U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Baltimore) doesn't think speakers at the Democratic convention need to be taking any shots at presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain. 

"It's more about setting the record straight," Cardin told PolitickerMD.com.

Cardin seemed thrilled about the first night of the Democratic National Convention. He called seeing Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) speak "just incredible" and said it "brought tears to my eyes."

U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Baltimore) praised presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama’s choice of Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.) as a running mate.

Cardin called serving on the Foreign Relations and Judiciary committees with Biden a privilege and said he would “bring a wealth of experience, judgment and leadership to the Office of the Vice President.”

“Barack Obama has said he wants a vice president who will be a full partner – one who is prepared to be President, who will help him govern and who is willing and able to challenge him on issues,” said Cardin in a statement. “I have seen him in meetings with world leaders demonstrate confidence, knowledge, and strength that will help the U.S. consolidate international support for our nation's values. He is fully prepared to become President.”

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They finally agree with Elizabeth Dole's opposition to Ben Cardin's 40 years of experience.

Joe Lieberman is Jewish, supports McCain and doesn't have an election this year. Ben Cardin is Jewish, supports Obama and doesn't have an election this year.

Let's get ready to rumble. 

Obama and Cardin: Getty Images PhotoU.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Baltimore) is headed down to the bellwether state of Florida this weekend, to campaign for the presidential campaign of his colleague Barack Obama (D-Ill.). He'll headline three events on Sunday and Monday, Aug. 10 and 11.

On Sunday, Cardin will kick off the campaign's 'Florida Forums for Change' with a discussion on baby boomer retirement security in Port St. Lucie. On Monday, he will host events with the Jewish Community in Delray Beach and Coconut Creek.

Cardin remained neutral throughout the long primary season, endorsing the Illinois senator in June. Since then, he has taken an active role with the campaign, specifically in appeals to his fellow Jewish voters.

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U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Mechanicsville), U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Baltimore) and U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Baltimore) joined the Korean War Veterans Association on Thursday to celebrate the enactment of legislation that grants the group a Federal Charter.

The trio was also joined by U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson (R-Texas).

“The Korean War is often referred to as the ‘forgotten’ war, and recognition of our veterans from this war is long overdue,” said Cardin in a statement. “This Federal Charter lets the nearly 1.2 million American veterans of the Korean War who are still alive know that we have not forgotten them, and we honor the sacrifice they made for our nation.”