This is a brilliant profile of Joe Biden. I had the privilege of seeing him speak last weekend at Iowa’s Jefferson Jackson dinner, the first time since he became Vice-President. He has stayed grounded and is still the same old “Joe” despite the transformative role he is playing in the Obama administration and in the role of the Vice President. This piece echos my observation. Mr. Biden himself admitted that he is among the most powerful occupants of his position in history, but hopefully for the right reasons unlike his predecessor. The article, which appeared in The New York Times Magazine this weekend, covers his relationship with the President, his role in Iraq decision-making, his relations with other power players in the Obama administration, how he is separating himself from Cheney’s legacy and many other topics. This is an absolute must-read.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/29/magazine/29Biden-t.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2&ref=magazine
