Joe Biden

As Joe Biden Steps Into DNC Spotlight, A Lingering 'What If'

12:55pm July 27, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The death of the vice president's eldest son derailed his own hopes for the White House. But he once had better approval ratings than Hillary Clinton and may have been a more competitive nominee.

Biden Concedes Obama Nominated More Moderate Judge To Win Over Republicans

8:28pm March 24, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

The vice president said Obama's pick of Merrick Garland for the Supreme Court was a deliberate effort. "We've reached out," Biden said. "Who do you want?"

At Washington's Annual Gridiron Dinner, The Jokes Have Some Bite

3:27pm March 06, 2016

by Sam Sanders

In night full of jokes and mockery, Vice President Joe Biden took some time to seriously critique this year's presidential election.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, along with his wife and grandchildren, look on after Cheney's bust was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.

Dick Cheney's Bust Unveiled At The Capitol, As He's Lightly Roasted

3:59pm December 04, 2015

by Don Gonyea

Former Vice President Dick Cheney returned to the U.S. Capitol on Thursday for a ceremony honoring his service as president of the Senate. Former President George W. Bush was among those honoring him.

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U.S. Political Reaction To Paris Attacks Split Along Party Lines

10:41am November 14, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Politics is never far from controversy — be it Supreme Court rulings, guns or terrorist attacks, like the one in Paris. President Obama — and the candidates trying to replace him — all weighed in.

Vice President Joe Biden, with his wife Dr. Jill Biden, and President Obama walking toward the Rose Garden at the White House Wednesday before announcing he would not run for president.

How Late Is Too Late To Run For President?

9:32am October 25, 2015

by Ally Mutnick

Few successful recent nominees have announced their candidacy as recently as Biden could have this week.

Clinton (purple line) is regaining some lost round lately, while Biden's (green) fortunes are fading the teeniest bit.

Why Biden Didn't Run, By The Numbers

3:40pm October 21, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

There are plenty of ways to explain why Biden isn't running. Polling, endorsements and fundraising are three good ones.

Vice President Joe Biden announces he will not seek the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination during an appearance in the White House Rose Garden with President Obama and Dr. Jill Biden.

Joe Biden: Window 'Has Closed' For A White House Bid

12:46pm October 21, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

After a long and very public flirtation with a third White House bid, the vice president has ultimately decided against a late entrance into the presidential race.

Vice President Biden talks to a woman in biker gear, who's sitting on a chair in front of him at a diner in Ohio in September 2012. She's not sitting on his lap, but it sure looks like it.

5 Things To Know About Joe Biden

12:44pm October 21, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

The vice president concluded Wednesday that his window "has closed" on running for president. He's had a long and colorful career. Here are some serious (and not so serious) things to know about him.

Julián Castro Endorses Hillary Clinton

1:35pm October 15, 2015

Castro is the second Obama cabinet member to endorse Clinton — even as Vice President Joe Biden is still considering getting in the race.