Biden skipping stop in Tampa

Vice President Joe Biden greets supporters as one hands him a copy of the book "Joe Biden" after he addressed a grassroots rally, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in Minneapolis. / AP Photo/Jim Mone

(AP) COLUMBUS, Ohio - Vice President Joe Biden is postponing his planned trip to Tampa, Fla., the site of the Republican National Convention.

An Obama campaign official says Biden is putting off Monday's trip in order to ensure that all local law enforcement and emergency management resources can stay focused on Tropical Storm Isaac, which could impact Florida during the convention.

Biden had planned a two-day swing through Florida during the Republican meetings to counter their message. The official says Biden still plans to continue with stops in Orlando and St. Augustine, Fla., on Tuesday, though those plans could also change based on the weather.

The official wouldn't say whether Biden would reschedule his stop in Tampa, only that the campaign was monitoring the storm. The official requested anonymity in order to speak ahead of the campaign's official announcement.

[thefatcat2]

biden, another democrat who has never earned a paycheck in the private sector. Once a Sponge = always a sponge, who only takes.

[retmw1]

Let's talk about ryan, never earned a paycheck in the private sector. Just another sponge who take and take.

[FLHRC-12]

What a wimp Biden is. He's afraid he'll get wet and melt.
We Conservatives were all looking forward for Gaffe's and Chains Biden to make more of a fool of himself and show the nation what losers he and Obama really are.
Oooo sissy!

[retmw1]

Smart move on Bidens part, why go where a hurricane is expected. Just shows how dumb the republicans are.

[retmw1]

lindogarf

Why are the rpublicans canceling the firdt day of they're convention? Someone finally woke them up that there is a hurricane coming.

[Catch22NJ]

RainMan Biden was so looking forward to Tampa, because he's never been to California!

[clayll]

and Guiliani said he wasn't bright. Take that Rudy!