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Biden Seeks Center in Obama's Sphere of Influence

Biden Seeks Center in Obama's Sphere of Influence

By JOSH LEDERMANAssociated PressWASHINGTONWhen President Barack Obama summoned congressional leaders for an urgent meeting last month, at the height of a fiscal crisis, Joe Biden wasn’t initially mentioned as a participant. The vice president’s staff quickly followed up with reporters,

VP Biden, Whoopi Goldberg Ride Amtrak Together

VP Biden, Whoopi Goldberg Ride Amtrak Together

(AP) WASHINGTON–Here’s a couple you didn’t expect to see riding the train together on a Friday afternoon: Vice President Joe Biden and Whoopi Goldberg. The vice president’s office tweeted a photo of Biden and the Oscar-winning comedienne sitting side by

VA Results Should Terrify Red State Senate Dems

VA Results Should Terrify Red State Senate Dems

While many national Democrats breathed a sigh of relief as Terry McAuliffe eked out a win in Virginia’s Governor race, his narrow win ought to terrify Senate Democrats up for reelection next year. In just the final days of the

Biden Warns Democrats: Tea Party Base Will Turn Out for Cuccinelli

Biden Warns Democrats: Tea Party Base Will Turn Out for Cuccinelli

On Monday, the day before Virginia’s gubernatorial election, Vice President Joe Biden conceded that Tea Party supporters in Virginia will turn out on election day and warned Democrats not to take Democrat Terry McAuliffe’s fading lead over Republican Attorney General

Biden Runs Away from Obamacare, POTUS at McAuliffe Rally

Biden Runs Away from Obamacare, POTUS at McAuliffe Rally

On Monday, Vice President Joe Biden did not mention President Barack Obama or Obamacare, the administration’s signature domestic legislation that Biden said was a “Big F—–g Deal,” while campaigning for Terry McAuliffe, the Democrat running for governor of Virginia. Biden

Polls, History Suggest Low Turnout in Virginia

Polls, History Suggest Low Turnout in Virginia

On the eve of the Virginia elections, months of campaigning now hinge on voter turnout. Odd-year elections have much lower turnout than presidential years, making it difficult to predict the outcome with precision. UVA’s Center for Virginia Politics expects turnout

New Book Offers Flurry of Juicy US Campaign Gossip

New Book Offers Flurry of Juicy US Campaign Gossip

The White House denied Friday that President Barack Obama considered ditching Vice President Joe Biden for Hillary Clinton, as reported in a new book brimming with gossip from the 2012 reelection run. According to leaks from the book in US

Cory Booker Sworn In as Newest US Senator

Cory Booker Sworn In as Newest US Senator

(AP) Cory Booker sworn in as newest US SenatorBy KATIE ZEZIMAAssociated PressWASHINGTONFormer Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker was sworn in as a Democratic senator from New Jersey on Thursday, taking the oath of office, exchanging hugs with Vice President Joe

Is Hillary Clinton Just a Better Biden?

One of the topics of lively debate here at Breitbart News is just how formidable Hillary Clinton really is as a candidate–whether almost unstoppable, or just really strong with a few key weaknesses. On the “unstoppable” side, she has incredible

Biden Calls Iowa State Rep-Elect During World Series

Biden Calls Iowa State Rep-Elect During World Series

On Wednesday, Vice President Joe Biden called an Iowa State Representative-elect during Game 1 of the Word Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Red Sox, stoking speculation about his 2016 presidential ambitions.  State Rep.-elect Brian Meyer (D-Des

Obama Wins Reprieve for Status Quo

Obama Wins Reprieve for Status Quo

On Thursday, the federal government reopened, ending the partial government shutdown. The Treasury has new borrowing authority to continue its deficit spending. The House and the Senate reached agreement to convene a conference committee to discuss longer-term budget issues. The

Biden's Back: WH Says Obama, VP Will Help Broker Deal

Biden's Back: WH Says Obama, VP Will Help Broker Deal

On Monday, the White House announced that Vice President Joe Biden would get involved in ongoing negotiations concerning the government shutdown and the debt ceiling. Over the weekend, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) implored Biden to get involved. According to the

McCain: We Need Biden's Help

McCain: We Need Biden's Help

Appearing on CBS’ Face the Nation, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) asked for Vice President Joe Biden to step in and help broker a deal over the government shutdown, stating, “maybe we need to get Joe Biden out of the witness

Obama Has Lost It

It is worth noting that in most of the serious political crises during (or, more accurately, fomented by) the Obama administration, President Barack Obama has done nothing to reach agreements, and much to destroy them. Dealmaking comes down–alarmingly!–to Vice President