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Jennicut

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6. Biden was picked because he was older.

Reply to quinnox (Reply #4)

Fri Apr 13, 2012, 03:55 PM

Apr 2012

He gave experience and was someone that would not be a rival in the WH. Obama trusts him and works well with him. I think for those reasons he was a good VP pick.

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It's the Joe Biden stump speeches that I want to see [View all] MrScorpio Apr 2012 OP

i like biden. as goofy as he can be, .... i really really like him seabeyond Apr 2012 #1

Same here. n/t FSogol Apr 2012 #2

a start bigtree Apr 2012 #3

never been a fan quinnox Apr 2012 #4

I never was a fan, but became a BIG fan when I started paying attention during gateley Apr 2012 #5

Biden was picked because he was older. Jennicut Apr 2012 #6

You get the assurance that he's a vital part of the team... MrScorpio Apr 2012 #7

. bigtree Apr 2012 #8

Oh, he's always enjoyable. Zax2me Apr 2012 #9

Give 'em hell, Joe! emulatorloo Apr 2012 #10