He was never actually in, but today Vice President Joe Biden made it
official that he would not pursue a path to the presidency. Flanked by
President Obama and his wife, Jill, Biden made the
announcement in the White House Rose Garden today. Family, friends, and
colleagues were all gathered for the announcement that came as a
surprise to the press corps and made for a bit of drama in the
afternoon.
U.S.
Vice President Joe Biden says he will not run for president in 2016,
ending months of suspense and easing Democratic front-runner Hillary
Clinton's path to the party's nomination. Linda So reports.
Long time friend and former colleague, Hillary Clinton gave him a call and offered this statement.
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Vice President Joseph Biden talks with Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton (R) during the funeral services for U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy
at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Boston, Massachusetts
August 29, 2009. Senator Kennedy died late Tuesday after a battle with
cancer. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES POLITICS OBITUARY)
Joe
Biden is a good man and a great Vice President. Serving alongside him
in the Senate and then the administration, I saw first-hand his passion
for our country and our people. Like millions of others, I admire his
devotion to family, his grace in grief, his grit and determination on
behalf of the middle class, and his unyielding faith in America’s
promise. As Vice President, Joe has been by President Obama’s side for
every pivotal decision. He helped save the auto industry and pull our
economy back from the brink of depression. He continues to fight for
higher wages, safer communities, and a more peaceful world. It’s a
record to be proud of, defend, and build on. And I am confident that
history isn’t finished with Joe Biden. As he said today, there is more
work to do. And if I know Joe, he will always be on the front-lines,
always fighting for all of us.
