Joe Biden released to give one Florida speech

Today's official vice presidential work schedule encompassed sitting in on one morning presidential briefing and then, come late afternoon, administering a ceremonial oath to another incoming Obama official, the new U.S. ambassador to South Africa, Don Gips.

The VP also was scheduled to have some more of his now famous "meetings," which as usual remain undescribed.

Now comes word that Joe Biden, who has been not so very publicly visible in recent weeks, has been released by the White House to travel all the way down to Florida on Wednesday. He'll give a speech there at an Orlando middle school, highlighting what he sees as positive impacts from last winter's economic recovery act. Biden has been known to sometimes exceed the script. (JB will also squeeze in a fundraiser for a Florida congressman.)

Also assigned to accompany the longtime senator turned vice president is Arne Duncan, another Chicagoan who was tapped to become secretary of Education. But he's already taken his oath.

-- Andrew Malcolm

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Comments

[Principia]

Love ya, Joe Biden! Probably the most truthful politician we have. Give me that and I couldn't care less about any misspeak or gaffe. Great gentleman.

To Andrew Malcom: I understand that it is very fashionable now for journos to write snarky copy, as you probably think you are witty or your audience is at the same low-brow level. Well, not all of us are, and you're anything but witty or "cool." I view the vice president's schedule daily, and it appears he's been on vacation for a week, attended a funeral this weekend, and had full daily schedules before previously. Extensive traveling, foreign and domestic; numerous speeches, presentations, and appearances...all public by the way. He's met with several foreign leaders, made conference calls, attended special events, most importantly, advised the president on foreign policy. Simply checking Biden's schedule, journalists could discover much, then you wouldn't have to post fluff rubbish like this about a good man performing the job of vice president extremely well. Perhaps you wish for dark and silent Cheney? You lose, we win. Please, for your own self respect, I recommend you write with respect and towards high-brow journalism. Media has taken a serious nose-dive of late; parroting half-truths and perpetuating tawdry details. I studied yellow journism in university communications...trust me, it should be a thing of the past.

[Stewart]

Joe is a national treasure and I couldn't be more proud of him. It is said he is one of the last honest elected officials in Washington. I love to hear him speak. The term gaffe is used carelessly with regards to Biden...other politicians make more misspeaks, but he has accrued more simply because he has been in politics longer. Otherwise, a very unfair attribution to the honest statesman. I believe Joe Biden is one of the finest public servants we have. Florida is fortunate to have him support, and Florida's working citizens certainly deserve it.

[Nora]

Good to see VP Biden visit Florida again. Frankly I've missed seeing his directness more often, but I also blame MSM's shallowness. The author must be unaware of the VP's schedule; Joe has been busier than any other VP I've known in my lifetime (I've experienced several). I always know where I stand with Biden. Especially good to have a friend of Israel, although we understand that as vice president Mr. Biden carries the administration's message, my family will always know Joe Biden as friend and advocate. Bless you Joe.

[Joey]

Andrew,
Cudos to you my friend! For cryin' out loud, we ALL love Joe Biden; with him, the BEST is yet to come! Please, don't let these people (God-Bless them) thwart your journalism. Like Fox News, if you dare say a word that might be critical of this administration, you are villianized. You are a Great American, Andrew! God-Bless You

Joey

[Sue]

Can't wait till Wednesday....