Obama Surprises Biden With Cupcakes (UPDATED WITH PICTURES)

WASHINGTON -- What does an accomplished man of the world get for his 66th birthday?

Well, President-elect Barack Obama already gave Joe Biden the vice presidency. So, for his birthday, Obama gave Biden two ball caps and a rendition of the birthday song.

Biden's birthday is Thursday, but Obama surprised his No. 2 after their weekly lunch Wednesday at the transition office in Chicago. According to staff, Obama presented Biden _ a Delaware senator with decades of foreign policy experience _ with a dozen cupcakes decorated with candles and teased, "You're 12 years old!"

Staff reported that Biden, ever astute in the art of politics, laughed at the his boss's joke. He responded: "Maybe in dog years!"

Obama led the rest of the staff in song, then handed over some Chicago-themed gifts: a White Sox cap, a Bears cap and a bucket of Garrett's popcorn, a hometown favorite.

Pictures courtesy of the transition website, Change.gov

Comments

[ggm1957]

A couple of incredible people. I am really looking forward to the next 4 years.

[SparkyDash]

Yes, ggm157, but I'm envisioning at least the next 8 years! ;-)

[Thefamilyvan]

Obama will be NO DRAMA and steady as he goes. His steady hand will guide us (hopefully) out of the mess that the last 8 years has created! Thank goodness the country saw thru the superficiality of McCain and Palin!

[dizzle]

Cupcakes (and not cake!) and Garrett's popcorn? More excellent choices by Obama!
Man, I'd like some of that popcorn right now... No Garrett's around here unfortunately.

[cdemackio]

I wonder what Bush gave Cheney... or vice versa. What would Palin give Stephens? or McCain? I leave the jokes to you.

[roshni]

Bush would have to find Cheney first - his crypt is a difficult location for hide and seek.
Palin gives Stevens an orange jumpsuit
Palin gives McCain her wardrobe bill and cancelled credit cards........

[chompie]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOEY BIDEN. Obama made the best choice yet in choosing Joe.

[MissDaphne]

"Maybe in dog years."
Can anyone imagine W and Cheney in similar circumstance?
Just one more reason I'm glad Obama/Biden are taking over soon....

[weatherwaxx]

I was just thinking that. The contrast is so refreshing.

[Free2Speak]

Wow...it amazing that we now have a president who seem to have a heart.

[zeth]

I second you on that

[PeaceOnEarth62]

For he's a jolly good fellow!! Happy birthday Joe. Many happy returns. Much love.

[Dr Independents Day]

These guys are awesome. I grew up outside of Chicago. It is so cool to have a Chicago guy in the Oval Office (soon). Chicago is not as bad as Republicans have painted it out to be. It is the first city now. I have lived in and visited many cities in my years including New York, Minneapolis, Columbus, OH, Indianapolis, and many more, but Chicago always holds that special place in my heart. I'm a Cubs fan though, not a Sox fan ;) Oh well, I guess I can't like everything about the guy, lol.

[movecenter]

I'm thrilled to have our next President come from Chicago...a big city in the midwest....a region known for a strong work ethic (no offense to other parts of the country)....that's a pleasant change.

[nochange]

OMG you guys are losing it.....he grew up in indonesia and hawaii

[Fongenie]

Great post, and I appreciated everything you said about Chicago since it's my hometown. However, you lost me with the Cubs... I represent the Sox! Haha.

[mjb5406]

Well, nobody's perfect! :-)

[DrDemon]

From 1 Doc 2 Another...

I hope you mean you are a "RED" sox fan...along with a fan of the Celt's & Pat's too !

I guess you now know where I'm from aye? Grrrr...

[ShephDJ]

"... in dog years"! Biden has a great sense of humor. Btw, this is a fluff piece. There isn't much else to say here.

[newshawk14]

I think this speaks well towards a really fine and significant working relationship, with his Vice
Presidential choice.

[Ice9]

SmallChange: Wake up.

It's over. That ship has sailed. Ron Paul won't be president. Hillary bashing is so 1996.

Wake up. Wake up. Wake up.

That's the clock radio on Ground Hog Day. You only move forward when you face reality.

[nochange]

I DIDNT say i worshipped him just liked his platform....and im not hillary bashing just pointing out that obama ran on change and so far ........zero

[Ice9]

Talk to me sometime after 1.20.2009. That's when he actually becomes President.

[Fongenie]

Do you actually know what Obama meant by change? And does change necessarily mean a change of faces? Why are you complaining since he technically appointed only Rahm, someone he's known personally, so far? While the other possible picks being vetted are not real Clintonites, but just past employees? With the 3 leaked today not being from the Clinton Administration? Isn't the Presidency of Obama himself a change already?

You're jumping the gun mighty quickly. Chill.

[Pancake]

He can't change anything until Bush leaves in January. Until then it is Bush running (and ruining) the country 24-7.

[proudem]

Hey Genius,
President Elect Obama doesn't take office until Jan 20. Do you always drink this much and post? Might want to slow down...

[maikonen]

"Nochange" is probably Sarah Palin incognito. Got the same inabiity to grasp simple ideas, and the same bad habit of popping up all over the place to hear herself speak.

[nochange]

thats intelligent

[osalover]

YOU SHOULD KNOW, STUPID!!!!!!!!!!!

[charitabledonation]

I bet you Bush never bought Cheney cupcakes. Maybe that's why the country is in the toilet, the constitution is mangled, and the rest of the world hasn't respected us for so long.

You BETCHA!!!

:o}

[USADownUnder]

Nochange - can you please do us all a huge favor and move away from the bloody keyboard. You've posted close to 10 times in this story thread alone. Enough! We get your point. More on something else please.

Geez. Talk about having your needle stuck in a groove...