WILMINGTON, Delaware (CNN) – Joe Biden returned to his regular commute Tuesday afternoon, surrounded by reminders he was no longer a regular commuter.
As he has done nearly every working day for the last 35 years, Joe Biden took the Amtrak train home to Delaware — his first rail commute since being named Barack Obama’s running mate.
Biden rode in the last car, half of which was blocked off for him by Secret Service. But the talkative Delaware senator didn’t stay seated long, wandering up to the dining car to get some refreshments and chat with his fellow travelers.
“Hey, I’m the nuisance,” Biden announced to the car as the press jostled for position in the cramped aisle. “I used to ride this thing every day and nobody paid any attention.”
“If we get elected, it will be the most train-friendly administration ever,” Biden assured another passenger, moving on to the next car.
Finally arriving at the restaurant car, Biden ordered a cranberry cocktail, assuring reporters the drink wasn’t alcoholic.
“I’m the only guy you know who doesn’t drink,” Biden said, “Never had a drink in my life, too many alcoholics in my family.”
On the way back to his seat, Biden sat down to talk shop with a group that had just come from testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, prompting Biden to remark that he would have been there if he weren’t “doing this.”
Barack Obama and his surrogates tout Biden’s nightly Amtrak commute home as a testament to his roots, and his link to Washington outsider status. At both ends of the commute Biden hugged and back-slapped Amtrak workers, telling a conductor “you’re like family.”
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Gotta love Joe...great sense of humor
This guy's character is great.
I wonder if his lobbyist son will join him on the trip home?
OBAMA – BIDEN ALL THE WAY BABY!!
Now this is a guy that truely IS one of us and is a sparkling example of american integrity and honesty.
Obama made a spectacular call in judgement by selecting him. These two are by far the best suited to lead our country out of the dire peril that McCain/Palin have caused us.
Obama/Biden '08 (Integrity, Judgement, Honesty, Morals)
Down to earth, friendly, an ordinary American man!!!
I like him!
Students for Obama/Biden!!!
Hey Joe I heard your son made a lot of money from the mortgage brokers. Is this true?
I heard he is a federal lobbyist as well. It just never ends.
Obama risky and a gamble with our security
McCain will protect our country.
Hillary Supporters for McCain September 16th, 2008 6:08 pm ET
I wonder if his lobbyist son will join him on the trip home?
Ummm or his other son that is in Iraq. GIVE ME A BREAK!
"I wonder if his lobbyist son will join him on the trip home?"
Educate yourself idiot!! He resigned from his role as lobbyist last week.. A sign that Obama/Biden really do want to change this country!!
Obama/Biden
too bad his son had to quit his job after Joe's nomination...it's a tough job market with Nancy ruining things.
mccain wants to veto beer.
Has anyone noticed that the Obama and Biden families sure appear to be more human than the android & plasticized McCain and Palin families? I'd sure prefer a "human" President & VP than a "robot and a Barbie doll"!
WHY is Biden at home – he needs to be out on the trail.
Funny – the obama gang expects HILLARY to campaign for obama – WHY can't Biden – after all – HE is the VP candidate!
See, now here is someone who really is one of the people. and it's nioce tio see he has an accurate view of himself and his place in the world, unlike others. *cough* palin *cough*
I like Joe!
you go Joe!
I am scared that Obama is a fascist.
What a regular Joe!
Obama-Biden '08!
he dont we want to leave the children out this peoppllllllle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! because we can have a million and one things to say about the Republican V.P. pick children!!!! dont go there!!!!!!!!
The Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square
I heard he is a federal lobbyist as well. It just never ends.
He resigned as a federal lobbyist. You are behind in the news.
Joe, we will be proud to have you as our Vice President!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12 YES WE CAN!!
Now that's a real "Joe". Senator Biden has always been in touch with the men and women of America and he will make a great Vice President.
Hey "Paul, NY" your the idiot if you think that he cut all financial ties and benefits. Im sure his thought is that his resignation will only be in effect until daddy is elected. Your a prime example of a simple-minded Obamite thats all mouth, just like your empty suit candidate.
And he's not under investigation either.
That is amazing how McCain goes all the way to Alaska to find a blizzard of controversy. Bad judgment call. Bad....Bad...