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Beau Biden Declines Dad's Job

With state's AG saying he plans to keep that job, dance continues over filling Senate seat

By Ambreen Ali, Newser User

Posted Nov 19, 2008 2:21 PM CST

(Newser) – Joe Biden’s son put an end to speculation he’ll replace his father in the Senate yesterday, saying he won’t accept any offer and looks forward to returning from Iraq to his position as Delaware’s attorney general, the Wilmington News Journal reports. The vice president-elect has yet to decide when he will officially resign his seat.

Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, center, standing with other members of his Army National Guard unit during a deployment ceremony. (AP Photo)

Beau Biden, right, embraces Michelle Obama after Barack Obama made his acceptance speech in Grant Park. (AP Photo)

Joe Biden and his son embrace on stage at the Democratic National Convention in Denver in August. (AP Photo)

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