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Saturday, February 02, 2013

The Two-Way

Direct Talks With Iran? Biden Says It's Possible

Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the Security Conference in Munich, Germany, on Saturday.

February 2, 2013 The vice president says if Iranian leaders are serious and have an agenda for discussion, the U.S. is open to direct negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.

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Friday, October 12, 2012

It's All Politics

Media Circus: Who Won? The Moderator

Vice President Joe Biden speaks as Republican Rep. Paul Ryan and moderator Martha Raddatz listen during the vice presidential debate at Centre College on Thursday in Danville, Ky.

October 12, 2012 With guns blazing, Martha Raddatz took over the reins of Thursday's vice presidential debate and never let go. While Vice President Biden and GOP Rep. Paul Ryan engaged in an intense face-off, Raddatz kept the debate moving, ultimately becoming the one uncontested winner of the evening.

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

It's All Politics

Biden, Ryan Engage In Spirited Vice Presidential Debate

Vice President Joe Biden (left) and Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan during Thursday's debate.

October 11, 2012 Vice President Biden and his Republican opponent, Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, faced off tonight in their only debate before the Nov. 6 election.

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Wonkfest Or Slugfest? Anticipation Mounts Ahead Of Biden Vs. Ryan

Tonight's faceoff between Vice President Joe Biden (right) and GOP Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin will likely be an important stage-setter for next week's second presidential debate.

October 11, 2012 Vice presidential debates are often quickly forgotten, but tonight's matchup — featuring what one pundit calls "probably two of the most substantive vice presidential candidates we've ever had" — will likely be widely watched. Both men are steeped in policy but offer big contrasts in styles.

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Friday, April 13, 2012

The Two-Way

Obamas And Bidens Release 2011 Tax Returns

April 13, 2012 The Obamas' effective tax rate was about 20 percent of their nearly $790,000 income. The Bidens' effective tax rate was about 23 percent of their nearly $380,000 income.

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Thursday, March 15, 2012

It's All Politics

Obama's Unofficial Ambassador To The Middle Class — V.P. Biden — Hits Ohio

Vice President Joe Biden poses with an uncooperative baby at a speech in Tallahassee, Fla., on Feb. 6. On Thursday, he's in Ohio to begin a series of speeches aimed at framing the presidential race.

March 15, 2012 On Thursday, Vice President Joe Biden will give the first in a series of campaign speeches designed to frame the debate for the November election. He's speaking in Ohio, where the Obama campaign notes that 120,000 people are directly employed by the auto industry.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

It's All Politics

Biden's Comment On China's One-Child Policy Spurs Anti-Abortion Ire

Vice President Biden at Sichuan University in Chengdu, China, August 21, 2011.

August 23, 2011 While in China, Vice President Biden inadvertently stepped into the U.S. culture wars with a seemingly off-hand comment about China's one-child policy that has caused American abortion opponents to rebuke him.

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Friday, June 17, 2011

The Two-Way

Biden, Boehner, Kasich, Obama: Who Would Be Most Fun To Golf With?

Dec. 29, 2008, file photo: Barack Obama (then the president-elect) golfing in Hawaii.

June 17, 2011 The four politicos will have a golf summit on Saturday. What if you could tee it up with one of them?

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

The Two-Way

On The Lighter Side: As Obama Spoke, Biden Rested

Vice President Biden at today's speech by the president (April 13, 2011).

April 13, 2011 ABC News caught the "action" this afternoon as Vice President Biden appeared to nod off for a moment during President Obama's speech on deficit reduction.

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Thursday, March 03, 2011

It's All Politics

VP Biden Could've Texted This News Release

Vice President Biden followed by Budget Director Jack Lew and White House Chief of Staff William Daley, arrives on Capitol Hill for budget talks.

March 3, 2011 After meeting with Republicans on the budget, Biden issued a tweet-worthy news release. It was a signal of not much progress.

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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

The Two-Way

Biden's 'F-Bomb', Palin's 'Refudiate': What Other Top Quotes Got Missed?

March 23: Vice President Biden famously drops an "F-bomb."

December 14, 2010 What was said in 2010 that really stands out in your mind? We're taking suggestions.

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