Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'joe biden'

Report: No Inappropriate Contact With Blagojevich

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:16:00 EST

An internal report from the Obama team found no inappropriate contact between the president-elect's staff and Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. NPR's Tony Cox speaks with Mary Frances Berry and Robert George about the report and a war of words between Joe Biden and Dick Cheney.

Biden: Report To Show Obama Staff OK In Ill. Probe

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:58:00 EST

Vice President-elect Joe Biden says an internal report will show there were no inappropriate contacts between President-elect Barack Obama's staff and Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich or the governor's staff. The report is due to be released later Tuesday.

Biden Family Going To The Dogs One More Time

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:37:00 EST

The household pet parade of Vice President-elect Joe Biden is expanding. The Bidens picked out a pure-bred German shepherd from a kennel earlier this month. Now they're planning to get a rescue dog as a companion for the store-bought pup.

10-Year-Old Makes Plea To Interview Obama

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:30:00 EST

Since September, Damon Weaver has been creatively finding ways to get Obama's attention for an interview — even enlisting Miami Heat basketball players' help. The fifth-grader from Pahokee, Fla., who has interviewed Joe Biden and Caroline Kennedy, tells NPR what he would ask Obama first.

Report: WMD Attack Likely By 2013

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:27:00 EST

A new intelligence report warns that without drastic new measures, the international community faces the real prospect of a nuclear or biological attack by 2013. The panel that issued the report has briefed vice president-elect Joe Biden on its contents.

Cheney Shows Biden Around VP Mansion

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife gave Joe Biden and his wife an hour-long tour of the vice president's mansion Thursday. Aides to Cheney call the meeting "a good visit."

Reid: Voters Want Congress To Get Things Done

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

When Barack Obama and running mate Joe Biden take their oath of office on Jan. 20, Democrats will control both the White House and Congress for the first time since 1994. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada tells Steve Inskeep that voters want change, and they want Congress to get things done.

On Election Eve, Candidates Make Last-Minute Pitch

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:47:00 EST

The presidential and vice presidential candidates are criss-crossing the U.S. one day before the 2008 election. Republican John McCain, Democrat Barack Obama and their running mates, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Joe Biden, are in key swing states.

With Less Than A Week, Candidates Hit Trail

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:30:00 EDT

The presidential and vice presidential candidates have been in three battleground states. Republican John McCain and Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden were in Florida. McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin, was in Ohio while Democrat Barack Obama was in North Carolina.

Filling The Seat The New President Leaves Behind

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:43:00 EDT

No matter who wins — Barack Obama or John McCain — somebody will have to fill his senate seat— and maybe Joe Biden's — and Alaska could get a new governor. Guest Host Alison Stewart speaks with NPR's Political Editor Ken Rudin about what is likely to happen.

McCain Tells Pa. Voters Been There, Done That

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Gop Presidential hopeful John McCain drew on his military experience as he stumped for votes in western Pennsylvania Tuesday. For the second day, McCain picked up on Joe Biden's comment that Barack Obama would likely be tested by an international crisis soon after taking office. McCain says he will not be a president that needs to be tested. He says he's already been tested.

Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:15:00 EDT

The New Yorker's chief political correspondent, Ryan Lizza, explains Joe Biden's relationship with Barack Obama — and why taking on less often means doing more as vice president.

Clintons Campaign For Obama In Scranton

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Former President Bill Clinton and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) joined Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden in Scranton, Penn. Sunday. The plan was to rally votes for Barack Obama but much of the Clintons speeches reminisced of Hillary's bid for the White House.

Clintons, Biden On The Stump In Scranton, Pa.

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:44:00 EDT

Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden is back home in Scranton, Pa., where he's hosting an event with a couple of his biggest supporters: Bill and Hillary Clinton. NPR's David Welna talks to host Andrea Seabrook about the Clintons' first joint appearance on behalf of the Obama-Biden ticket.

Democrats March Into GOP Battlegrounds

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The Democratic presidential ticket put in a full day of campaigning Wednesday. Barack Obama has been mining for votes in states that in the past have been considered Republican turf. Vice presidential nominee Joe Biden began his day in Tampa, while Obama was in Indiana. That's a state that President George Bush won twice.

Quiet Day For Biden, Palin After Debate

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:28:00 EDT

A day after their debate, the two vice presidential candidates have kept relatively quiet. Sen. Joe Biden spoke at a deployment ceremony for his son's National Guard unit, which is headed to Iraq and Gov. Sarah Palin attended several private fundraisers in Dallas and San Antonio.

Biden, Palin Go Toe To Toe On The Issues

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:00:00 EDT

After weeks of anticipation, Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Joe Biden faced off in the one and only Vice Presidential debate last night. Law professor Joel Goldstein, of St. Louis University, and presidential debate expert Alan Schroeder, of Northeastern University discuss the highs and lows of both candidates' debate performance.

VP Debate: No Fury In Missouri

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

They were civil, but the vice presidential debate in St. Louis featured plenty of clashes. Joe Biden and Sarah Palin met Thursday night for their only debate of the presidential campaign. They traded jabs for 90 minutes on topics as diverse as the current economic crisis, global warming and foreign policy.

Debate Party In Southwestern Virginia

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Viewers of Thursday night's debate between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden included a group at the University of Virginia's campus in Wise County. Steve Inskeep watched the debate with them and talks to Renee Montagne about the group had to say about the only debate between vice presidential candidates.

Biden, Palin Debate Analyzed

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:46:00 EDT

Joe Biden and Sarah Palin are clashing in St. Louis in the only vice presidential debate of this election seas. The face-off between the Democratic senator from Delaware and the Alaska governor is being moderated by PBS' Gwen Ifill.

Letters: Candidates' Songs

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:33:00 EDT

On Wednesday, All Things Considered played a few songs making the rounds online about the presidential and vice presidential candidates. Not many songs about Joe Biden could be found. That prompted a couple of listeners to send in songs about Biden.

High Stakes For Biden, Palin In VP Debate

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:56:00 EDT

Thursday's match-up between Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Joe Biden could prove an exception to the conventional wisdom that vice presidential debates don't change the outcome of elections. Palin faces questions about her experience; Biden is under pressure to avoid slip-ups.

In Vice Presidential Debates, Some Lessons

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:38:00 EDT

Some vice presidential debates — like 1988 — have been memorable, others — like 1992 — embarrassing. But all have produced lessons that may apply as Sarah Palin and Joe Biden get ready for their debate on Thursday.

How Gov. Palin and Sen. Biden Need To Win

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Amid the economic news, both presidential campaigns have been quietly preparing for the vice presidential debates Thursday night in St. Louis. . Byron York, White House correspondent for the National Review and strategist Dan Gerstein offer Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Joe Biden some advice.

How VP Candidates Are Preparing For Debate

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:42:00 EDT

On Thursday, Joe Biden and Sarah Palin will participate in the only vice presidential debate. Jennifer Palmieri, senior vice president of communications for the Center for American Progress, and Republican media strategist Stuart Stevens discuss the candidates' preparation.