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marcambinder.theatlantic.com - 1/20/2009
Secretary Of State Or VP -- Which Would YOU Choose? (Updated With An Official Response)
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Sen. Joe Biden was offered the Secretary of State portfolio as well as the Vice President's? This revelation came after Vice President-elect Joe Biden told Oprah that after then-Sen. Obama offered the job of VP he asked for some time to think about it and talk it over with his family. Mrs. ...
blogs.abcnews.com - 1/19/2009
Jill Biden Tells Oprah Her Hubbie Offered Choice of VP or Secy of State
— blogs.abcnews.com — During the taping of the Oprah Winfrey Show today, Dr. Jill Biden said that her husband, the... vice president-elect, was given a choice of being either Vice President or Secretary of State. This revelation came after Vice President-elect Joe Biden... (more) Jill Biden Tells Oprah Her Hubbie Offered Choice of VP ...

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gregmankiw.blogspot.com - 1/23/2009
Is Joe Biden disingenuous or misinformed?
— gregmankiw.blogspot.com — In a TV interview last month, Vice President Joe Biden said the following: Every economist, as I've... said, from conservative to liberal, acknowledges that direct government spending on a direct program now is the best way to infuse economic growth and ... (more) Is Joe Biden disingenuous or misinformed?

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powerlineblog.com - 1/16/2009
"I'm the most experienced vice president since anybody"
— powerlineblog.com — Joe Biden has been talking about his favorite topic -- Joe Biden. In particular, he's been attempting... to talk his way past the widespread view that he, Joe Biden, marks a return to the days of the irrelevant vice president. Talkin' Joe himself has ... (more) "I'm the most experienced vice president since anybody"

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