Cheneys Welcome Bidens At V.P. Mansion

Vice President-Elect Joe Biden Gets Tour Of New Home From Soon-To-Be-Predecessor Cheney

(CBS/ AP)  Vice President-elect Joe Biden got a tour of his new home from the outgoing occupant, Vice President Dick Cheney.

"The Vice President-elect and Dr. Jill Biden met with Vice President Cheney and his wife Lynne at the Naval Observatory this evening," said Biden spokesperson Elizabeth Alexander in a statement. "The Bidens thank the Cheneys for welcoming them into their home and for their gracious hospitality."

Biden arrived Thursday at the Naval Observatory, the home for vice presidents, with his wife. They were greeted with smiles by Cheney and his wife, Lynne.

Biden said, "Mr. Vice President, how are you doing?"

Cheney replied, "Joe, how are you." He congratulated Biden on his victory.

"It was a good visit," Cheney Press Secretary Megan Mitchell said in a statement. "The Cheneys enjoyed giving the Bidens a tour of the residence and wished them well as they make it their home in January."

The meeting lasted a little over 50 minutes. The Vice President and his successor are believed to have discussed the transition of power.

Biden has called Cheney "the most dangerous vice president we've had probably in American history" and said he couldn't name a single good thing Cheney had done. But even if he won't acknowledge any similarities, there's one way that Biden wants to be like Cheney — a strong partner in governing the country.

Biden is proving to be a hands-on No. 2 to President-elect Barack Obama. He is carving out his own niche, specializing in foreign affairs, his area of expertise for decades in the Senate, and sticking close to Obama.

Past vice presidents have often been relegated to ceremonial roles, without major input on daily decisions. But the last two vice presidents, Cheney and Al Gore, have been extraordinarily involved and insisted on private weekly lunches with their bosses.

Biden has said he told Obama, before accepting the running mate slot, that he wouldn't want a peripheral assignment like reorganizing government, which Gore took on, along with other tasks. In an interview with New Yorker magazine last month, he said he told Obama: "I don't want to be a vice president who is not part of the major decisions you make."

Biden himself will have an experienced aide who can help his voice be heard in the White House. He chose former Gore chief of staff Ron Klain to fill the same job for him, Democrats said Thursday.

Biden will certainly have a special interest in the Iraq war, with his son scheduled to deploy there this month.

So far, Biden has been working closely with Obama. He has been in almost all the president-elect's meetings at his new government office space in Chicago and has been dispatched to make calls to several foreign leaders.

[cdfoxtrot5]

Very brave of the Bidens to make the trip. I''d feel like throwing up if I had the misfortune of having to face Rat Cheney.

[babooph]

No cameras for Cheney staggering through the place.

[skiluuver]

I sure hope that the Bidens have their vaccinations up to date, Cheney had a MEAN, VICIOUS, bite! Grrrrrrrrrrr!!!! SNARLLLLLLLLL!!

[daffy64]

Hope Biden didn''t get shot in the face.

[lovegetpeace]

Bush biggest and only mistake was to pick D. Cheney as his V.P. I am sure Cheney suggested the twin evil Donald Rumsfield.

[blitzder]

When the Republicans win, they chuck and trash everyone out with no regard to evem a minimal diversity of opinion, BUT when they LOSE, why!.. all of a sudden they want to talk bi-partisanship and unity and country etc.

This is purely malicious politics and its why they were routed out by the voters.

[used2bfedup1]

I wonder if Joe had his holy water, garlic and a cross ready to fend off Cheney. Ooooh and a gun with silver bullets, not because I think Cheney is a werewolf but because he may have to shoot back.

I dont envy you this visit Joe.

[megamanx1-2009]

you mean he came out from his "undisclosed location" long enough to give a tour?

[ocasanas]

Hi, I''m one of the maids of the White House, When should I come for the tour of my new living quarters? Please advise. It seems that everybody is moving lately.

[shoebox119]

When does Cheney go before a war crimes tribunal at the Hague?

January 21, 2010? I can''t wait to see this man in prison.

[rheola-2009]

Posted by KristianInAL at 08:28 PM : Nov 13, 2008


But he was not wrong, so how does that make him what you called him.

[hermitdave]

I wonder if Uncle Richard showed were the special room was where he controls the president?

[samuel081]

I don''t know who''s writing these comments, but they are insane, vulgar and thoughtless...Has civility gone out of style? No matter what any of you say, Vice President Cheyney and President Bush--throughout their tenure--upheld the interests of Israel...Whether their successor will do that remains to be seen...

[ioweign]

The Bidens have lined up Orkin to go in a week after the Cheneys move out...

[lanawonders]

Go Biden, and you have a smart wife, I''m so proud.

[shoebox119]

No matter what any of you say, Vice President Cheney and President Bush--throughout their tenure--upheld the interests of Israel...

Posted by Samuel081

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No argument here. As an American, I guess I was a little more concerned with Bush and Cheney not faithfully abiding by their sworn duty to uphold the Constitution. Or how about upholding the interests of the American people? Maybe that''s one reason Bush''s approval rating is in the gutter.

But all you seem to be concerned about is Israel.

[merlgrey]

The Joker meets The Penguin.

[Hybdiesel]

Jesus went to the mountain top, and the devil promised him the world. Joe went to Cheney''s house, and Cheney said, Joe there is nothing left.

[ko591]

We''ve gone from George Bush to Curious George and Biden is the man in the yellow hat.

[ko591]

If I were Cheney I would have taken Obama and Biden both out hunting.

[skiluuver]

For the Bidens'' sake, I hope D. Cheney''s vet gave him his rabies shots. He has a MEAN BITE.......grrrrrrrrr....snarlllllll.......

[whitemale08]

Let''s be honest, here''s where the real transition of power happened today.

[earache4]

Cheney to Biden:

"Pay no attention to that whirring crunching noise coming from behind the door marked sensitive document storage".

[earache4]

It will take Stainmaster WEEKS to get that evil Cheney smell out of the V.P. Mansion...

[earache4]

Biden:

Boy it REALLY is hot in here.....

[nojoy01]

My My, so much hate. So little brains. Are you sure you aren''t some sort of White Supremacist??

[nojoy01]

That should read:

Posted by thedarkgod1

My My, so much hate. So little brains. Are you sure you aren''''t some sort of White Supremacist??

[gop_will_win]

I am sure Cheney was a gracious host to snotty used car salesman Biden and shown him all the additional underground wings that he has added the past 8 years. Hopefully they shall do some quail hunting afterwards.

[biblethumpar]

such a nice Death Star you have here Mr, Chinney.

[sunbum33919]

Since the VP''s duties are at the discretion of the Pres, for the most part, there is a plethora of duties Biden could perform...... but I bet mostly it will be to sit quietly in the closet with the booze of his choice. He might get out to ..... hmmmm....... mow the Whitehouse lawn,,,,,, schelp drinks at the parties,,,,,,dash to the dry cleaners for Mrs.Pres,,,,, clean the doggie doodoo of the Whitehouse lawn..... his duties could be endless.

[skyhawk761]

Since the VP''''s duties are at the discretion of the Pres, for the most part, there is a plethora of duties Biden could perform...... but I bet mostly it will be to sit quietly in the closet with the booze of his choice. He might get out to ..... hmmmm....... mow the Whitehouse lawn,,,,,, schelp drinks at the parties,,,,,,dash to the dry cleaners for Mrs.Pres,,,,, clean the doggie doodoo of the Whitehouse lawn..... his duties could be endless.


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Posted by sunbum33919 at 09:37 AM : Nov 14, 2008
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Well, that will be an improvement over the murder and torture that the current VP has ordered along with the monetary raping of the American public.

[sunbum33919]

Well, that will be an improvement over the murder and torture that the current VP has ordered along with the monetary raping of the American public.
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that''s a good point........ wonder can the VP refuse to obey - like, "sorry mr.pres..... shine your own shoes!!" I never could figure out what exactly the VP does. A behind the scenes man? Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.

[mary400]

I never could figure out what exactly the VP does. A behind the scenes man? Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.


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Posted by sunbum33919

You need to do some homework since you do not know what a V.P. does. Don''t critisize until you do.

[sunbum33919]

You need to do some homework since you do not know what a V.P. does. Don''''t critisize until you do.
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that was sarcasm.......

[sunbum33919]

I never could figure out what exactly the VP does. A behind the scenes man? says me
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The point being, in recent years, has a vp done anything of significance? The job of the vp is really minimal compared to other offices or appointments....... and the vp IS as the behest of the Pres. My main concern would be if (God forbid) something happened to the Pres. and our newly elected vp would take over.........

[treknutz]

Didn''t you know that Sarah''s answer to the question was crafted by Cheney himself! After all he was in charge, wasn''t he?

[treknutz]

Wouldn''t have been great to see Joe *** slap Cheney right on camera?

I''d pay real money to see that!