Who is Joe Biden and what will he bring to the Democratic ticket?
In short, Biden is a long-time senator experienced in foreign policy, a Roman Catholic with working-class roots. Hes what Barack Obama is not: old, white, experienced, a Washington insider, supposedly in touch with the working people. Obamas choice makes it clear that he picked Biden to compensate for his own perceived lack of political experience, particularly in foreign matters, as well as an attempt to connect with those much-discussed white, blue-collar workers Hillary Clinton supposedly had wrapped around her pinkie. Born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania and then Delaware, Biden joined the Senate as a 30-year-old in 1973, and has served ever since, winning re-elections easily. He has served on both the Judiciary and Foreign Relations committees his entire political career, and chaired both at different times. He currently serves as the chairperson of the Foreign Relations Committee. He holds a reputation as a solid, respected Democrat, one who isnt afraid to say whats on his m
