Vice President Biden
The Best and Worst Vice Presidents Ever
Oct 4, 2016 | History, mic, Vice President Biden
Published: Fusion (October 4, 2016) As Senator Tim Kaine, a Democrat from Virginia, and Republican Indiana Governor Mike Pence prepare to square off in this year’s sole vice presidential debate, it’s worth taking a moment to analyze the history of the office they seek to occupy next year. The story of the vice presidency, like that of the presidency, is perhaps best told through the experiences...
Biden: The president we deserve, but not the one we need
Oct 22, 2015 | Elections - Presidential (2016), Vice President Biden
Published: The Good Men Project (October 22, 2015) To paraphrase a famous line from "The Dark Knight": Joe Biden is the president we deserve, but not the one we need. I've written quite a bit about Biden over the course of my career because - as a PhD student focusing on American political history - I can't help but admire such a quintessential throwback. We live in a time of "authenticity"...
Why Biden’s Decision Matters (for the Vice Presidency)
Oct 20, 2015 | Elections - Presidential (2016), History, mic, Vice President Biden
Published: The Good Men Project (October 20, 2015) As America prepares for Joe Biden’s decision on whether or not to run for president next year, it is perhaps appropriate to reflect on the impact his choice will have on the office he currently holds – the vice presidency of the United States. In one sense, Biden’s legacy as vice president is already secure. While scaling back the excesses that...
Stop telling Joe Biden to run for president
Sep 17, 2015 | Elections - Presidential (2016), Original Source Salon.com, Vice President Biden
Joe Biden’s Legacy for Battered Women
Aug 25, 2015 | Elections - Presidential (2016), Vice President Biden
Published: The Good Men Project (August 25, 2015) I have a guilty conscience. Although I respect Vice President Biden quite a bit, I recently wrote an op-ed arguing that it would be a bad idea for him to run for president. My concern (then and now) is that Biden, despite being a qualified statesman, simply doesn't have the political chops or base of support to mount a viable campaign against...
Should Joe Biden run?
Aug 4, 2015 | Democrats, Elections, Elections - Presidential (2016), Liberalism, mic, Original Source Salon.com, Political Ideologies, Political Parties, Vice President Biden
Why Joe Biden Should Run For President in 2016
Jul 17, 2013 | Democrats, Elections, Elections - Presidential (2016), mic, Political Parties, Vice President Biden
Published: mic (July 17, 2013), The Morning Call (July 17, 2013) According to a recent Politico article, Vice President Joe Biden is being criticized by some of his backers for not doing more to promote his 2016 presidential candidacy. Should Biden choose to run, he would, no doubt, face a formidable opponent in Hillary Clinton, the erstwhile first lady, senator, and secretary of state who is...
Joe Biden Gaffe: VP’s Jewish Comments Were Not Anti-Semitic
May 25, 2013 | Jewish Experiences, mic, Vice President Biden
Published: mic (May 25, 2013) While Joe Biden is notorious for his gaffes, his recent comments in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month should not be designated as such ... despite the outcry from some critics claiming otherwise. First, let's take a look at what he said: “The truth is that Jewish heritage, Jewish culture, Jewish values are such an essential part of who we are that it’s fair to...
Happy Birthday Joe Biden: Tribute to the Man Who Helped Obama Get Reelected
Nov 20, 2012 | Elections, Elections - Presidential (2012), mic, Vice President Biden
Published: The Morning Call (November 20, 2012), PolicyMic (November 20, 2012) In honor of Joe Biden's 70th birthday, I think it's time he received credit for the indispensable role he played in Barack Obama's re-election. Flash back to the week after the first presidential debate. Romney was widely believed to have triumphed over Obama in that forensic exhibition, due in large part to the...