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Biden: Bo Don't Know Nothin' Like MY Dog

Veep disses his boss's dog in chat with fifth-graders

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted May 12, 2009 6:14 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Vice President Joe Biden may have once again strayed off-message in a question-and-answer session with some Syracuse fifth-graders yesterday, the Post-Standard reports. Asked if he had ever petted a dog, Biden told the kids he had a dog of his own—and that his German shepherd didn't play second fiddle to President Obama's new pet, Bo.

"I got one that lives with me. The smartest, coolest dog in the world. His name is Champ. I kid the president that my dog's smarter than Bo, his dog. I think he is," Biden said of his 5-month-old buddy. "But Bo's a beautiful dog, too," he added diplomatically.

President Barack Obama is almost jerked off his feet as he shows off new dog, Bo, last month.
President Barack Obama is almost jerked off his feet as he shows off new dog, Bo, last month.   (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
President Barack Obama holds Bo last month on the South Lawn of the White House.
President Barack Obama holds Bo last month on the South Lawn of the White House.   (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
Joe Biden holds his German shepherd puppy, Champ.
Joe Biden holds his German shepherd puppy, Champ.   (AP Photo/Brown Family)
President Barack Obama steps to the podium after being introduced by Vice President Joe Biden prior to making remarks to representatives of the National Conference of State Legislatures.
President Barack Obama steps to the podium after being introduced by Vice President Joe Biden prior to making remarks to representatives of the National Conference of State Legislatures.   (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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diltsduo
Oct 8, 2009 6:07 AM CDT
Omg Biden's puppy is ADORABLE!
Nwambe
May 12, 2009 11:20 AM CDT
GSDs are among the best dogs in the world. He ain't whistlin' dixie.
DeniseVB
May 12, 2009 1:56 AM CDT
So, they've got Biden on the elementary school speaking circuit ? Now that's the story!

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