Although an expert in U.S. foreign policy, Biden also has been active in economic policy-making. He implemented the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to rebuild the post-Bush economy and to lay the foundation for a sustainable economic future. He has worked to raise the quality of life for the middle class, and to assure that those intent on achieving a college education are able to do so. Further, the vice president has worked to promote American manufacturing growth and development.
Biden recently raised his fist before a cheering crowd of voters, and said, in regard to GOP ambition to repeal the Obama administration's Wall Street reforms, that the Republicans, "Will put you back in chains!” In view of the many African-Americans in the audience, his remarks were seen as a threat that the Republicans would turn back the clock, and adversely affect that segment of the population. Later in that speech he talked about the defeat of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden. He used courageous phrases, saying the administration and the Navy Seals were, “Healing an unbearable wound — a nearly unbearable wound in America's heart.” He called the Seals, “The finest warriors in the history of the world.” He said, “If you attack innocent Americans, we will follow you to the end of the earth. Folks, Governor Romney didn't see things that way. When he was asked about Bin Laden in 2007 here's what he said, he said, ‘It is not worth moving heaven and Earth and spending billions of dollars just to catch one person.’"
Painfully honest, Vice President Biden brings life and hope to America's middle class, and works daily without fanfare for all Americans.
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Article comments
1 - Shawn
Biden never played football at U of Del
2 - John Lake
I beg to differ, Shawn. According to the University of Delaware website, and the late Scotty Duncan who coached their team in 1961, Biden played on the freshman football team. Biden at the time was known to refer to himself as a “half-baked halfback.”
3 - Igor
Huh?
"He was chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and played a major role in seating Robert Bork on the high court."
4 - John Lake
Actually you have a point. While running for the president in 1986, Biden at first supported Judge Bork, but at the insistence of Democratic supporters who were concerned about Bork’s view toward abortion, he recanted. As a result of Biden’s change of mind, Judge Bork was defeated. It might be mentioned though that Judge Bork had some unexpected answers while being questioned by the committee. I can’t imagine how this serious error missed my attention.
5 - John Lake
Here is where my misinformation came in. I misread a sentence at Biography.com. In fact it read:
As chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee in 1987, Biden's harsh questioning of Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork was largely responsible for Bork's failure to receive confirmation.
The link takes one to the specific information about Judge Bork's nomination.
6 - Shawn
John,
Joe not on the roster, never played, not on team photo.
The article say "Biden Said" btw the half backed remark joe gave himself in 2008 not the school.
Biden dropped out the 1988 presidential race because of the "Kinnock Scandel" Biden stole speeches and got caught just like in college got caught plagiarism.
Joe wasn't in Ohio for the big game in 1963, not almost arrested as he said.
7 - John Lake
Sources agree he played freshman football as halfback. Was not a great student until later in his education. Had aneurysms and other problems. Spoke with an impediment.
8 - Shawn
My source is the 1961 team roster and team photo. There is no record of him playing or making the team. The almanac of college sports shows Biden not on roster in 1961 and not in team photo.
You would think if the VP of USA was on a college football team there would be a photo. No record of Biden, photo, roster, team records, school and local paper. If Biden carried the ball once there would be a record.
You might want to check your sources. I'll buy you lunch if you could find Bidens Jersey number or a picture of him near a football field in 1961.
9 - John Lake
Its a tragedy when we can no longer trust the mainstream media, or the sources available on the internet.
10 - Shawn
So true...here is link to
1961 University of Delaware year book.
Page 162 is freshman football team photo with names, Duncan coach.
Thanks
11 - Pete
Pretty much a guarantee he made the whole thing up. Also pretty much a guarantee the media won't even ask.
12 - Shawn
True, but some links were sent to Breitbart, rush, malkin, drudge etc.
The wheels are turning, the big kicker was the 1961 freshman football team photo with names and the source being University of Deleware.
Maybe some breaking news about Biden never on the team will happen Monday I'm told. They don't want to run it late Friday.
Biden been telling his college football stories 5 times a week at every college campaign stop. It will be funny when everyone finds out he was never on the team or played.
Might even tick some Ohio people off after Joe bragging 2 weeks ago he beat them in 1963 but left out the fact he wasn't on the team.
Now the school got a couple calls, asking proof if Joe was on the team why no pictures or mention of it on the Biden bio page they have. (different page than John posted)
Anyway let's see what happens, might have to get popcorn and sit back and watch!
13 - Shawn
Here you go...
WIN ONE FOR THE FIBBER: BIDEN MISLEADS OHIO ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL CAREER
14 - John Lake
Breitbart agrees; touchdown!
15 - Shawn
Lol, thanks John, and thanks for being a good sport.
16 - John Lake
:) big smile "." touchdown!