Joe Biden’s campaign has long viewed his partnership with former president Barack Obama as one of his chief assets in running for president. He spoke often of “my buddy Barack” during campaign events. To mark National Best Friends Day last year, Biden posted a photo of a friendship bracelet reading “Joe” and “Barack.” He touts work from the “Obama-Biden administration” and defends the “Obama-Biden record.”
But for the past year and a half, there has often been a critical piece missing: Obama.
That began to change in April, when Obama endorsed Biden. On Tuesday, it went a step further, as Obama and Biden made their first joint appearance in years, the former partners allied as they attempt to defeat President Trump. Continue reading.