On the Fence

Joe Biden Says Democratic Debaters 'Did Well' But Doesn't Rule Out Joining Them

In an appearance at the White House, the vice president manages to drop in telling reminders of his political influence and acumen.
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The day the after the first Democratic presidential debate, the man who wasn't there still wasn't ready to take himself out of the mix.

Making a cameo appearance Wednesday morning at a White House event, Vice President Joe Biden willingly handled one shouted question from a reporter about the debate.