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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Beau Biden

Beau Biden stories: 7 news summaries
ANALYSIS

Delaware Now the 2010 Senate Race to Watch

GOP's Castle could beat likely foe
Beau Biden: Silver

Oct 7, 09 11:49 AM CDT
(Newser) - GOP Rep. Mike Castle just made Delaware’s 2010 senatorial election interesting, writes Nate Silver. The former governor threw in yesterday against “hypothetical” opponent Beau Biden for his father’s open seat, and the odds are decent it will change hands. Though the popular moderate Republican could run into... More »

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Joe Biden • White House • Beau Biden • Delaware • Obama administration • Nate Silver • Election 2010 • Rep. Mike Castle • midterm elections

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Dynasty Politics Turning Senate Into House of Lords

The Senate is America's House of Lords Dynasties continue to dominate supposedly democratic politics, especially the Senate

Dec 17, 08 11:33 AM CST
(Newser) - The winning presidential ticket this year was the first since 1976 without a son or grandson of a senator on it. But don’t let that fool you: Royalism is on the rise in American politics, writes Charles Mahtesian for Politico. In the Senate, there are two new Udalls, a... More »

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Senate • Beau Biden • Ken Salazar • nepotism • Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg • political dynasty • Tom Udall • Mark Udall

 Beau Biden Declines Dad's Job 

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

Nov 19, 08 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... More »

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Iraq • Congress • Joe Biden • Senate • Beau Biden • Delaware • attorney general • John Carney

Biden's Son Will Deploy to Iraq by Month's End

Beau Biden, 39, is captain in Delaware National Guard

Nov 13, 08 11:48 AM CST
(Newser) - Joe Biden’s son Beau, 39, will be sent to Iraq by Thanksgiving, Politico reports. Beau Biden, a captain in the Delaware National Guard and also the state’s attorney general, will leave Fort Bliss, Texas, for the Middle East in the next two weeks with the rest of Delaware’... More »

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Iraq • Joe Biden • National Guard • vice president • Beau Biden • Delaware • Iraq war

 Biden Sees Off Iraq-Bound Son 

39-year-old Beau Biden, Delaware's AG, is captain in National Guard

Oct 3, 08 1:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - Joe Biden bid farewell today to the Iraq-bound soldiers of the 261st Signal Brigade Mission of the Delaware National Guard, including his eldest son, 39-year-old Beau, a captain. Biden said his son gave him some sage advice for the occasion: “Dad, keep it short, we’re in formation.”... More »

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Iraq • Joe Biden • National Guard • Beau Biden • Delaware • vice presidential candidate

Biden's Son Headed for Iraq

. . . And maybe dad's Senate seat if he's named Obama's running mate

Aug 21, 08 11:12 AM CDT
(Newser) - Joe Biden’s son will be deployed to Iraq on October 3, the Washington Post reports, and while that may be a difficult personal event for Biden, it might boost his already promising case to become Barack Obama’s running mate. “I don’t want him going,”... More »

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Iraq • Joe Biden • Obama 2008 • Beau Biden • vice presidential sweepstakes

Biden's Boy Will Head to Iraq

Candidate and war critic's son will deploy next year with his National Guard unit

Aug 17, 07 9:05 AM CDT
(Newser) - Joe Biden's son will deploy to Iraq with his National Guard brigade in 2008. Capt. Beau Biden, who is the attorney general of Delaware, will not get any special treatment because of his senator (and presidential hopeful) dad, said a spokesman for the Guard. "He's a deployable asset just... More »

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Iraq • Joe Biden • soldier • Beau Biden • Delaware • Iraq war

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