Essay: Is Kevin, the Tropical Bird in Pixar’s UP, a Nod to the LGBT Movement?
Yesterday, CBS News aired a segment on an “ongoing blogger debate” over the representation of black people and negative stereotypes in Disney’s The Princess and the Fro g . Of course, after previous and longer segments on the failing economy and Air France, even the way in which Katie Couric mentioned “bloggers” carried a decidedly trivial tone connoting birds-on-a-wire. Snob. However, given that hardly anyone has seen a near-complete version of the...

So far, debates lack the memorable lines of past (AP)
AP - Late in their debate, Sarah Palin looked over at Joe Biden and channeled the memory of Ronald Reagan's famed putdown of Jimmy Carter in 1980. "There you go again," she said.

Queens Manufacturer Is Biden’s Exhibit ‘A’ for Obama Stimulus Program
The vice president found, at the last minute, a window-factory owner whose business improved significantly because of provisions in the economic-stimulus bill.

Obama’s middle name - not in the talking points!
It’s a war of words.  Whether it is Sarah Palin’s overuse of the word “maverick,” John McCain’s anguish-inducing repetition of “my friends,” or the gaffe-laden potpourri emanating from Joe Biden, the words candidates say are always under the microscope. Surrogates and supporters do best when they act like parrots – mimicking talking points rather than expressing a thought of their own. And actually, that’s fair. You don’t vote for spokespeople. You v

Huckabee -- You Think Biden's Hot?
Mike Huckabee was cornered at LaGuardia Airport yesterday ... forced, we thought, to take a stand on Joe Biden 's body of work . Hey Mike, what's under your shirt???

Joe Biden Biography - Biden Bio - Esquire
It wasn't supposed to be this way for Joe Biden. President, maybe. And if not, at least he would remain an independent-as-hell senior senator. But vice-president? No way. Unless...

Biden Calls Palin's Criticism 'Mildly Dangerous'
WASHINGTON — Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden said Wednesday that Republican rival Sarah Palin is injecting fear and loathing into their campaign with her criticism that Barack Obama is friends with a terrorist. He called the effort "mildly dangerous." Palin began last weekend...Full Article @ huffington post Comment Share Email Post Your Comment say s

Biden Warns Bosnians About ‘Old Patterns’
Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. issued a strong rebuke on Tuesday to lawmakers to fight against renewal of the kind of nationalism that led to civil war in the 1990’s.

Biden in Kosovo - VPOTUS addresses U.S. troops
VPOTUS was full of jocular humor, poetry and family tales as he met with the troops at Camp Bondsteel in Kosovo. After noting that the Alaska National Guard gave him a copy of its patch, the Veep moved on to Gov. Sarah Palin. "Where the hell were you when I was debating Sarah Palin?" Biden said. "I could have used this patch. When she said, 'Can I call you Joe?' I'd say, 'Sure, if you wear your patch.' By the way, she's quite a lady -- and I mean that sincerely."...

Joe Biden: 'real doubt' on Iran election
The vice president questions results of Iran's elections but says it is too soon to pass judgment.

The Daily Show Full Episode | Monday Jun 15 2009 | Comedy Central
Full Episode: Protests erupt as Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wins in a landslide victory over his challenger, Mir Hossein Mousavi. In reaction to the Iranian election results, Joe Biden expresses doubt, Jason Jones heads to a hookah bar, and John Oliver isn't surprised. Samantha Bee shares in the revolutionary spirit of Long Island, and Ed Helms' jacket is too small.

Hezbollah says Biden visit interferes in election - Yahoo! News
BEIRUT – Vice President Joe Biden reinforced U.S. support for Lebanon's government Friday ahead of key parliamentary elections that could see the pro-Western faction ousted by Iranian-backed Hezbollah and its allies. Hezbollah has accused Washington of trying to influence the June 7 election in favor of the pro-Western faction that dominates the government. The militant group said Friday that the visit by Biden and an earlier one by U.S....

WE HEAR . . .
THAT p.r. guru Matthew Hiltzik -- who's repped Glenn Beck , Katie Couric and others too reputable to mention -- and his wife, Dana , who have two daughters, Ella and Molly , are keeping secret the name of their son, who weighed in Friday at 7 pounds, 7 ounces, until his bris Sunday. next item > ...

Katie Couric: 'I Owe It All to TMZ!'
Katie Couric has seen a ratings surge on the " CBS Evening News " -- but don't credit her new 'do or her infamous stems. The real reason behind the sudden popularity: TMZ TV's story on her hair over the years ... and she agrees. If you missed it, check it out to the right.

Dear Mr. President-elect, please take me off your spam list.
Dear Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Joe Biden, David Plouffe, John Kerry, Al Gore, et al.:

Disputed Iranian ballot complicates US diplomacy - Yahoo! News
WASHINGTON – The crackdown on dissent following the disputed elections in Iran puts the Obama administration in a tougher spot, as it sticks with diplomacy as the best way to end that country's nuclear weapons program . Vice President Joe Biden said Sunday that efforts to engage Tehran, with the central goal of halting its pursuit of nuclear weapons, will continue. But the charges of vote fraud and the battles between police and opposition...

TV: So far, debates lack the memorable lines of past
Posted: 3:18 PM- Late in their debate, Sarah Palin looked over at Joe Biden and channeled the memory of Ronald Reagan's famed putdown of Jimmy Carter in 1980. "There you go again," she said.

Katie Couric at Princeton: "I Can See New Jersey From My House"
While Charlie Gibson prepares to anchor ABC World News from a New Jersey car dealership tonight, CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric was speaking at a New Jersey university — she gave the Class Day address at Princeton this afternoon. The Huffington Post published her speech . "Since I've been called a cougar lately in the tabloid press — today I'm very happy to be an honorary tiger!" she said. "Coming here was a real no brainer! After all, I can see New Jersey from...

McCain to Biden: Too early to celebrate
In response to a Joe Biden email telling supporters that the “McCain campaign is on the ropes,” the McCain camp responded that it is too early to celebrate. “Being an underdog is a role that John McCain relishes and with 26 days left I don’t think Joe Biden should pop the champagne just yet,” said McCain spokesman Ben Porritt. “We are confident that as people make their decisions they will choose John McCain, a maverick with a real record over Barack Obama —an unknown comm

Joe Biden's Stimulus Package
In these hard economic times, Vice President Joe Biden will give you the shirt off his back.

Obama introduces Biden as running mate
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama introduced Sen. Joe Biden to the nation as his running mate Saturday, telling supporters that he is "a leader who is ready to step in and be president."

NYC 'SUITS' VEEP JUST FINE
Vice President Joe Biden didn't just talk about the economic stimulus here yesterday -- he did his part by spending $2,400 on a designer suit at Barneys!