Joe Biden
“I truly believe the American public is waiting for leaders to come along who have the experience to say what they will do to restore America's leadership in the world ”
Full Name
Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
Desired Office
Current Office
National
Vice President
Vice President
Party
Democrat
Family Members
Wife: Jill; three children: Beau, Hunter, Ashley
Birthdate
November 19, 1942
Birthplace
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Religion
Roman Catholic
Education
JD, Syracuse University College of Law, 1968; BA, History/Political Science, University of Delaware, 1965
Professional Experience
Adjunct Professor, Widener University of Law, 1991-present; attorney, private practice, 1868-1972
Political Experience
United States Senator, 1973-present; councilmember, New Castle County Council, 1970-1972
Contact Information
Office Address
201 Russel Senate Office Building
Washington DC, Washington, D.C. 20510 United States
Washington DC, Washington, D.C. 20510 United States
Office Website
Office Phone Number
202-224-5042
Office Contact Link
Campaign Offices
PO Box 8102
Chicago, IL 60680 United States
Chicago, IL 60680 United States
Campaign Website
Campaign Phone Number
866-675-2008
Users that support this candidate
Candidate Responses
Favors abortion rights.
"Senator Biden supports the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade that protects a woman's right to choose to terminate a pregnancy," his campaign web site states.
Asked in 2003 whether gay marriage is inevitable, said: "I'm not sure. I think it probably is." In that same interview with Fox News, Biden added, "We're going to go through a process here that is necessary for this nation in terms of how we deal with the rights and recognition of gay unions. And I don't think that gets settled by a constitutional amendment. It makes it more divisive."
Although opposing a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, Biden voted in 1996 in favor of Defense of Marriage Act, which prohibits same-sex marriage under federal law.
Supports civil unions for same-sex couples
According to his campaign web site, "He supports letting states determine how to recognize civil unions and define marriage."
Favors withdrawal of most U.S. troops by year end. Voted for war spending bill that would have withdrawn most U.S. troops by March 2008.
"This bill enhances our control ove the border, allowing us to better deal with future illegal immigrants as well as drug traffickers and potential terrorists," he said in a statement after the vote.
