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Biden Serves Lunch To Homeless Men In D.C.

Posted 11.13.2009 | Impact


Vice President Joe Biden made a surprise stop at the Father McKenna Center of St. Aloysius Church in Washington, D.C. today to serve lunch to the home...

Biden: U.S. Will Follow Iraq Wishes On Troop Pullout

AP | DAVID RISING | Posted 09.17.2009 | World


BAGHDAD — Vice President Joe Biden pledged Thursday to follow Iraq's wishes should Baghdad decide to speed up the timetable for the withdrawal o...

Biden Russia Remarks Hit A Nerve In Moscow

AP | LYNN BERRY | Posted 08.27.2009 | World


MOSCOW — An interview U.S. Vice President Joe Biden gave to an American newspaper was front-page news Monday in Moscow, where his characterizati...

Biden Skipping Mayors' Event Because Of Picket Line

AP | BEN FELLER | Posted 07.06.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON — Steering clear of a messy labor dispute, the White House on Friday said Vice President Joe Biden and other members of President Bar...

Why We Can't Legalize Drugs

Stanton Peele | Posted 04.12.2009 | Politics


Stanton Peele

California's multibillion dollar sales of marijuana can't be taxed while the State drowns in red ink. Yet the Obama Administration won't contemplate the possibility of legalizing marijuana. Why not?

She's Too Sexy?: Sarah Palin and Voodoo Social-Psychology

Geoffrey Dunn | Posted 04.05.2009 | Politics


Geoffrey Dunn

The recent "study" that argues that Palin's looks had a negative impact on the outcome of the election is, at best, voodoo social-psychology.

Presto! VP's Home Re-appears on Google Earth

Marlene H. Phillips | Posted 02.28.2009 | Politics


Marlene H. Phillips

VP Joe Biden has echoed Obama's call for transparency and accountability, and on the day Cheney moved out and Biden moved in, the shroud of secrecy lifted from the home of the VP like magic.

Jill Biden Returns To Teaching

Stuart Whatley | Posted 02.27.2009 | Politics


Jill Biden returned to her teaching career today, now that her husband is settled down into the Vice Presidency. According to a White House press rel...

Obama's Inauguration: What You Didn't See On TV!

Ariston Anderson | Posted 02.21.2009 | Entertainment


Ariston Anderson

We can't remember Washington ever being so cool. What follows are our most unforgettable moments from the inauguration festivities.

Lost In The Shuffle: What Is Biden's Role?

New York Times | Helene Cooper | Posted 12.26.2008 | Politics


The day before Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s birthday last week, Barack Obama surprised him after lunch with candlelighted cupcakes. Within hours, the photogr...

Behind The Scenes At The Biden/Cheney Visit

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 12.13.2008 | Politics


Matthew Filipowicz

After Obama's visit with Bush, it only makes sense that Biden would a visit with Cheney. I've heard they're already setting up a meeting with Barney and the Obama's puppy-to-be.

Cheney And Biden To Meet Privately At VP Residence

AP | DEB RIECHMANN | Posted 12.13.2008 | Politics


WASHINGTON — Vice President Dick Cheney, getting ready to hand off the job as the nation's second-in-command, will sit down with Vice President-...

Shrake's Own Secrets of the 2008 Campaign!

Scott Shrake | Posted 12.12.2008 | Politics


Scott Shrake

Even when I supported Hillary, I always liked Barack Obama -- especially his wry sense of humor, born of his being an outsider as a kid, I think, which I can relate to.

Burning Down the House - McCain and Palin Go Down in a Blaze of In-Fighting, Betrayal and Backstabbing

Mario Almonte | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics


Mario Almonte

Many people ask if Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has a future - possibly a presidential run in 2012 - if she loses this election. The answer is no. Sh...

The End of the Bradley Effect -- and the Dawn of The Palin Defect

Fred Goldring | Posted 11.19.2008 | Politics


Fred Goldring

I believe that the majority of independent swing voters who are on the fence about whether to vote for McCain or Obama will ultimately choose Barack in the voting booth because of Sarah Palin.

Why I Called It for Joe Biden

Joe Cutbirth | Posted 11.03.2008 | Politics


Joe Cutbirth

The thrill of any debate comes in that one moment - and it almost always comes if you are patient - when one candidate finds a small opening and claims the evening.

It's Time For Palin To Explain It All

Susan Kelley-Stamerra | Posted 11.02.2008 | Home


Susan Kelley-Stamerra

Palin respects the family - if it's her family. If it is your family, no such protection is necessary. You will be urged to find home-based child care rather than using the care facility at your workplace, near your school, or with early childhood development professionals.

Media Must Raise, Not Lower The Bar For Palin For Thursday's Debate

Brian Ross | Posted 10.31.2008 | Home


Brian Ross

Given that Bush has grounded the ship of state on an iceberg turned loose by global warming, the failure to hold Palin up to the same standards as any other vice presidential candidate would be an act of gross irresponsibility.

If McCain and Palin Can't Blink, the Voters Must!

Linda Bergthold | Posted 10.29.2008 | Politics


Linda Bergthold

So, we have a President now who is certain he is right and always has been, is as impulsive as ever, has bizarre delayed reactions to problems, and demonstrates his unblinkingness by submitting to Congress a foolish and radical plan to bail out Wall Street.

Debate Spin v. Substance: Lessons From Mayberry

Bennet Kelley | Posted 10.27.2008 | Media


Bennet Kelley

It is time for an end to this "soft bigotry of low expectations." We must judge debates on the merits and not like a beauty pageant.

Are You Ready to be President?

Linda Bergthold | Posted 10.14.2008 | Politics


Linda Bergthold

This person, who has governed an area the size of Hoboken, accepted the nomination call from McCain without even blinking. A little humility and acknowledgment of the impending learning curve might be in order.

Biden: Hillary "As Qualified Or More Qualfied Than Me" To Be VP

New York Times | John Broder | Posted 10.11.2008 | Politics


Maybe he should have spoken up sooner. Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr., the Democrats' vice presidential nominee, said this afternoon that perhaps Senato...

Tough Issues Ahead For Obama

Marcus Alexander Gadson | Posted 10.06.2008 | Home


Marcus Alexander Gadson

Obama will face tough issues that include Jeremiah Wright - again - and affirmative action. Navigating these complex issues of race, as well as issues having to do with gender, will have a lot to do with whether Obama is elected in November.

Great Speaker. The Right Experience?

Linda Bergthold | Posted 10.03.2008 | Politics


Linda Bergthold

Maybe you thought I was talking about Barack Obama? No, I was actually referring to Sarah Palin. She will deliver a dynamic speech at the Republican ...

Where Do the Veep Candidates Stand on Animals?

Michael Markarian | Posted 10.01.2008 | Politics


Michael Markarian

Having Sarah Palin one heartbeat from the presidency should strike fear into any animal advocate in the nation.