US Politics / Ari Last / 28 October 2008 /

Of the four protagonists in the 2008 election race, Joe Biden has undoubtedly been the quietest. Compared to his counterpart Sarah Palin, he's hardly hit the headlines at all which is why you may know absolutely nothing about him. Well not after reading this you won't...

Born: November 20th 1942, Scranton, Pennsylvania

Age: 65

Senior Senator Of: Delaware (Democratic)

Lives In: Wilmington, Delaware

Middle Name: Robinette

Religion: Roman Catholic

Married To: Jill Tracy Jacobs

Children: Joseph Biden III, Robert Hunter, Naomi Christina, Ashley Blazer

Favourite Food: Pasta

Favourite Sports: Baseball, American Football

First Job: Life Guard

Favourite Book: "American Gospel"

Significant Political Issues: A mixed stance on abortion, against gay marriage

Interesting Facts:

• If elected, Joe Biden will be the first Roman Catholic Vice President

• Biden overcame a stuttering problem in his youth by reciting poetry in front of the mirror.

• Biden was not allowed to serve in Vietnam due to him suffering from Asthma as a teenager.

• On December 18th 1972, Biden's first wife and one year old child were killed in a car
accident - to this day, each year he will not work on that date.

• Joe Biden is reportedly the second poorest member in Congress

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