Joe Biden to campaign in Tampa during GOP convention

Raleigh News & Observer

(CBS News) President Obama's re-election campaign is intent on sharing the spotlight with the Republican party next week in Tampa, Fla.

The campaign announced today that Vice President Joe Biden will hit the campaign trail in the Tampa area and other cities Monday and Tuesday -- at the same time the Republican National Committee starts in Tampa.

Mitt Romney will formally accept the Republican nomination for president on Thursday, August 30, at the GOP convention.

Typically, candidates' running mates hit the campaign trail during the week of the opposition's convention, though not necessarily in the same city where the convention is being held.

Obama campaign spokesperson Jen Psaki told reporters that the Obama campaign -- including Mr. Obama himself -- will hit the road next week because "this is a close election and we need to compete for every vote that we can compete for."

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"And that's one of the reasons the president will be spending some time on the campaign trail the week of the Republican convention," she said. "And he'll be reaching out to voters, having conversations about the economy, middle-class taxes, affordable health care and having access to that."

The Obama campaign is also investing in television airtime in Tampa during the week of the Republican convention.

[slap45]

Dems do throw a better party, that's because they are spending YOUR money...

[slap45]

you call yourself un biased, I am under the impression that you are going to cover the WHOLE GOP Convention in Tampa. I find out that you are not covering Ann Romney's speech, You covered Michelle Obama's speech back in 2008, instead you are going to run a re-run of Hawaii 50. That is not unbiased reporting. I thought when Katie Couric left things would change @ CBS, well I see they haven't. NBC is already in the tank, and CBS will soon follow, if they don't pull themselves away from biased reporting for the Dems. Get it together, no wonder more people are turning to FOX.I bet that you are going to cover JOKE BDEN.. Sure you are....

[0bama2O12]

At least he will be more fun to watch than the GOP convention.

[sjc_1]

Watching paint dry is more fun than a GOP convention, Democrats throw better parties.

[Mairona]

Smart Biden political move. Am going to enjoy watching this.

[sjc_1]

It IS a smart move, he can provide counter point across town for those that want to hear more about what they are interested in.

[wfw3536]

Great news for GOP when Gaffe Biden is around. There is a good bet he will make a fool of himself, or make another racial remark. They sent him home last weekend, surprised they let him out again.

[AOCGUY]

You have got to be kidding me?