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Biden Takes on 'Angry Man' McCain
By Perry Bacon Jr. Democratic vice-presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden sharply attacked the recent moves...
Posted on October 8, 2008 at 04:58 PM ET | Comments (127)
Biden Steps Off Trail for Mother-In-Law's Funeral
By Perry Bacon Jr. ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden will...
Posted on October 5, 2008 at 08:05 PM ET | Comments (11)
Palin v. Biden: The SNL Take
With Queen Latifah as Gwen Ifill, Tina Fey as Sarah Palin and Jason Sudeikis as Joe Biden, "Saturday Night Live" continues on a parodic roll.
Posted on October 5, 2008 at 09:56 AM ET | Comments (57)
Biden Speaks at Son's Deployment Ceremony
Vice-presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden spoke today at the deployment ceremony for a unit of the Delaware National Guard headed to Iraq that includes his son, Beau Biden.
Posted on October 3, 2008 at 04:13 PM ET | Comments (17)
Alaskans Cheer and Jeer Their Home Town Guv
At the Bear Tooth Theater Grill in Anchorage, the debate didn't change many minds, accept among a handful of Democrats who said they were expecting Palin to fall on her face.
Posted on October 2, 2008 at 11:13 PM ET | Comments (26)
In Anchorage, Bear Tooth Theater Grill Awaits Debate
Supporters and opponents of the Alaska governor are bracing for what they anticipate will be a defining moment in the career of Sarah Palin.
Posted on October 2, 2008 at 08:48 PM ET | Comments (11)
From Bingo to Spin, Debate Night Looms
It's the night of the vice presidential debate and that can only mean one thing: Bingo!
Posted on October 2, 2008 at 08:42 PM ET | Comments (5)
Palin Picks Ferraro as Favorite 'Vice President'
The contrast between the two vice presidential candidates was on stark display Thursday night during yet another set of interviews with CBS News anchor Katie Couric.
Posted on October 2, 2008 at 08:15 PM ET | Comments (20)
Palin's High Stakes Night
Palin's performance on the stage at Washington University in St. Louis tonight likely will determine the Alaska governor's future.
Posted on October 2, 2008 at 02:22 PM ET | Comments (297)
Biden to Speak at Son's Deployment Ceremony
Joe Biden will speak Friday in Dover, Del., at the deployment ceremony for his 39-year-old son Beau, who is headed to Iraq as part of a unit of soldiers from the Delaware National Guard.
Posted on October 2, 2008 at 09:06 AM ET | Comments (24)
Leaders Who Met With Palin Praise Biden
They sought to show they weren't taking sides in the American election contest, going out of their way to tell reporters how much they think of Sen. Joseph Biden.
Posted on September 26, 2008 at 02:20 PM ET | Comments (49)
Meetings with Foreign Leaders? Biden's Been There, Done That
As of September 23, Biden's office says, he has met with the leaders of nearly 60 countries, territories and international organizations (such as the United Nations and NATO).
Posted on September 23, 2008 at 07:24 PM ET | Comments (388)
Biden Walks Back Comment on 'Terrible' Obama Ad
By Perry Bacon Jr. Democratic vice-presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden issued a statement late Tuesday...
Posted on September 22, 2008 at 10:51 PM ET | Comments (246)
Obama: McCain Flits Between Goldwater and Kucinich
Obama escalated his criticism of McCain over the economy, saying McCain can't decide what he believes.
Posted on September 18, 2008 at 06:31 PM ET | Comments (410)
Palin, Biden Clash on Taxes and Media
By Perry Bacon, Jr. AKRON,Ohio -- It's Sarah Palin vs. Joe Biden on the campaign...
Posted on September 18, 2008 at 05:15 PM ET | Comments (278)
Joe Biden, Enjoying the Campaign Trail
By Perry Bacon, Jr. AKRON, Ohio -- As he might put, Sen. Joe Biden is...
Posted on September 18, 2008 at 05:07 PM ET | Comments (40)
Biden Back on Track with Amtrak
By Perry Bacon, Jr. MEDIA, Penn. -- Perhaps America's most enthusiastic Amtrak rider missed riding...
Posted on September 16, 2008 at 08:04 PM ET | Comments (24)
Biden Steps Up Criticism of McCain
Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.) speaks at South Lake High School in...
Posted on September 15, 2008 at 02:50 PM ET | Comments (222)
Biden: 'Whatever Happened' to McCain's Principles?
In excerpts of a planned speech today in St. Clair Shores, Mich., the running mate of Democratic nominee Barack Obama will make good on his promise to be the ticket's attack dog, using his long history with McCain against the senator from Arizona.
Posted on September 15, 2008 at 06:21 AM ET | Comments (267)
Biden Releases His Tax Returns
Sen. Joseph Biden released 10 years of his tax returns this morning.
Posted on September 12, 2008 at 11:35 AM ET | Comments (29)
Campaign Cease-Fire at an End
With the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks over, the campaigns of Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama went back to war this morning.
Posted on September 12, 2008 at 07:26 AM ET | Comments (22)
Misunderestimating McCain
Has Barack Obama underestimated John McCain?
Posted on September 11, 2008 at 02:28 PM ET | Comments (500)
Biden: Clinton 'Might Have Been a Better Pick' for Veep
Biden praised Clinton at a New Hampshire event today.
Posted on September 10, 2008 at 05:54 PM ET | Comments (176)
Poll: Palin 'Gets' It
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Posted on September 10, 2008 at 03:45 PM ET | Comments (253)
Biden's Debate Prep Partner: Gov. Granholm
Jennifer Granholm will help Joseph Biden prepare for the Oct. 2 vice presidential debate.
Posted on September 10, 2008 at 01:40 PM ET | Comments (47)
Biden Acknowledges Palin's 'Great Night'
Sen. Joe Biden praised his rival Sarah Palin for "a great night" but criticized her for not focusing on such key issues as health care and the economy.
Posted on September 4, 2008 at 09:26 AM ET | Comments (408)
Biden's Vote Total? Higher Than Palin's
By Juliet Eilperin ST. PAUL -- Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee got a big laugh...
Posted on September 3, 2008 at 10:54 PM ET | Comments (145)
Biden Takes On 'Red October' Thompson
Biden takes on Fred Thompson, the day after his speech to the Republican National Convention.
Posted on September 3, 2008 at 02:00 PM ET | Comments (66)
Biden Eschews Negative Palin Talk
Joe Biden appears eager to stay away from Palin controversies.
Posted on September 2, 2008 at 04:17 PM ET | Comments (73)
Joe Biden, Yiddishe Veep
Biden reaches out to elderly Jewish voters in Florida.
Posted on September 2, 2008 at 03:30 PM ET | Comments (45)
Biden Visits Scranton, Pa., Childhood Home
Vice presidential contender touts Obama in old home town.
Posted on September 1, 2008 at 04:34 PM ET | Comments (19)
As Hurricane Looms, Obama Suspends Political Talk for the Day
By Shailagh Murray and Perry Bacon Jr. DETROIT -- Sen. Barack Obama shelved his stump...
Posted on September 1, 2008 at 12:40 PM ET | Comments (3)
Biden Sick of the Age Talk
Biden says he'll smack the next person who brings up Obama's age in comparison to his own.
Posted on August 28, 2008 at 01:18 PM ET | Comments (31)
Biden Speech a Family Affair
The speech will mix Biden's biography with sharply taking on Sen. John McCain's record, particularly on foreign policy issues.
Posted on August 27, 2008 at 05:54 PM ET | Comments (5)
Rendell Compares Obama to Adlai Stevenson
"With people who have a lot of gifts, it's hard for people to identify with them," the governor said.
Posted on August 26, 2008 at 02:19 PM ET | Comments (174)
Biden Thanks the Delaware Delegation
An emotional Sen. Joe Biden thanked Delaware Democrats for their longtime support at a meeting of the state's delegation.
Posted on August 26, 2008 at 01:12 PM ET | Comments (10)
Biden in Denver, a Natural Campaigner
The Delaware senator, joined by a whole clan of Bidens that included his daughter, wife, brother and two sons, bought five pulled pork sandwiches and a lemonade in downtown Denver at a street vendor called Boney's Smokehouse.
Posted on August 25, 2008 at 04:33 PM ET | Comments (31)
Rice Praises Biden as a "True Patriot"
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice today lavishly praised presumptive Democratic vice presidential nominee Joseph Biden.
Posted on August 25, 2008 at 01:02 PM ET | Comments (21)
Biden's Web Video Debut as No. 2
Sen. Joe Biden makes his Obama campaign video debut today in a message directed at the ticket's volunteers and donors.
Posted on August 24, 2008 at 04:02 PM ET | Comments (6)
Better Than a Root Canal
By Anne E. Kornblut CHICAGO -- Sen. Joe Biden was in an unexpected location when...
Posted on August 23, 2008 at 08:58 PM ET | Comments (12)
Edwards' Money Man Also Has Ties to Biden
By Matthew Mosk When newly minted vice presidential pick Joe Biden arrives in Denver, he...
Posted on August 23, 2008 at 05:49 PM ET | Comments (7)
Joe Biden, D-Amtrak
By Perry Bacon, Jr. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Have you heard Joe Biden takes the Amtrak...
Posted on August 23, 2008 at 05:43 PM ET | Comments (50)
Obama Loyalists Turn Out for Springfield Rally with Biden
Democratic Presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama appears with his selection for VP, Sen. Joe Biden...
Posted on August 23, 2008 at 05:31 PM ET | Comments (14)
Biden and McCain, Rivals Again
By Michael D. Shear, Paul Kane and Jonathan Weisman By selecting Sen. Joe Biden as...
Posted on August 23, 2008 at 05:18 PM ET | Comments (63)
Tale of the Obama Text Message
By Anne E. Kornblut and Ed O'Keefe CHICAGO -- Obama campaign advisers are pleased with...
Posted on August 23, 2008 at 11:58 AM ET | Comments (32)
New McCain Ad Uses Biden's Words Against Obama
By Ed O'Keefe DENVER -- You knew this was coming. The McCain campaign has released...
Posted on August 23, 2008 at 10:48 AM ET | Comments (126)
McCain Campaign Takes Aim at Obama-Biden
By Michael D. Shear SEDONA, Ariz. -- Sen. John McCain immediately began using Joe Biden's...
Posted on August 23, 2008 at 07:45 AM ET | Comments (507)
Biden's Son Off to Iraq
By Shailagh Murray As Sen. Barack Obama closes in on his running mate pick, one...
Posted on August 20, 2008 at 05:47 PM ET | Comments (32)
Biden to Make Own Journey to Georgia
Potential Obama running mate to assess situation after border conflict.
Posted on August 16, 2008 at 04:19 PM ET | Comments (37)
DE: Turnout No Longer 'Abysmal'
Voter turnout appeared good -- "not overwhelming," but also "not abysmal," as it was four years ago, a state elections official said. --Rick Weiss
Posted on February 5, 2008 at 06:50 PM ET | Comments (0)
Casino Executives Split Support
Barack Obama had the backing of the biggest union in Las Vegas -- the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 -- and Hillary Rodham Clinton had the backing of female voters in Nevada. But the chief executives of the casinos that hosted nine caucus precincts along the city's "Strip" divided their support mostly among other presidential candidates, not the two largest vote getters in the casino caucus sites. --Paul Kane
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 05:26 PM ET | Comments (0)
A Biden-Obama Deal?
Sen. Joseph Biden wants to beat New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson tonight. And Sen. Barack Obama could help him do that.
Posted on January 3, 2008 at 12:12 PM ET | Comments (60)
Biden Contemplates Offers to Cut a Deal
Bored with the Democratic front-runners? Another interesting battle in Iowa is for fourth place. --Shailagh Murray
Posted on December 31, 2007 at 06:07 PM ET | Comments (22)
Biden on Bhutto
Ed O'Keefe talks with Joe Biden for the Post Talk video program.
Posted on December 28, 2007 at 07:20 PM ET | Comments (2)
Biden's Debate Soundtrack
Getting crunk--sort of--outside the Johnston, Iowa debate site today with Joe Biden supporters. --Jennifer Agiesta
Posted on December 13, 2007 at 03:04 PM ET | Comments (0)
Biden on Air in Iowa
Senator Joe Biden's first ad is up in Iowa.--Shailagh Murray
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 11:08 AM ET | Comments (0)
'Joe is Right'
A new kind of 'politics of pile on'--the Sen. Joe Biden lovefest at yesterday's debate.--Anne E. Kornblut
Posted on November 16, 2007 at 07:04 PM ET | Comments (0)
Biden Says He's Best Prepared, Stumbles When Talking on Schools
In a lengthy interview with the Washington Post editorial board, Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. (Del.) asserted that he is more prepared to be president than any other candidate. --Shailagh Murray
Posted on October 24, 2007 at 06:15 PM ET | Comments (26)
Some Biden Supporters Have Had a Helping Hand
Sen. Joe Biden support in early voting states comes from some state legislators who have, in turn, gotten support from Biden.
Posted on October 2, 2007 at 04:33 PM ET | Comments (12)
Biden Gets Vote On Iraq Plan
Plan for partition of Iraq into three states likely to see its day on the Senate floor.
Posted on September 21, 2007 at 05:46 PM ET | Comments (8)
New Biden Ad Pushes His Iraq Plan
Joining the increasingly crowded airwaves in Iowa is a somber ad from Sen. Joe Biden.
Posted on August 19, 2007 at 12:10 PM ET | Comments (0)
Biden: Fire Cheney
In a new book he hopes will boost his campaign for the Democratic nomination,...
Posted on July 30, 2007 at 04:30 PM ET | Comments (0)
