Does Joe Biden deserve the Medal of Freedom?

Look, I think Joe Biden was a perfectly fine Vice President of average to slightly above-average achievement. And, especially if one sets aside televised VP debates, he was and is a particularly affable, generally likable guy. read more

No. Look, I think Joe Biden was a perfectly fine Vice President of average to slightly above-average achievement. And, especially if one sets aside televised VP debates, he was and is a particularly affable, generally likable guy. read more

When he received the Medal of Freedom in a surprise ceremony on Thursday, a tearful Biden insisted that he was not worthy of the award, telling the president, “This honor is not only well beyond what I deserve, but it’s a reflection of the extent and generosity of your spirit. read more

Joe Biden thought he was coming in to the room to toast senior staff with the first lady and his wife, Jill Biden, when he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Obama. As far as surprises go, this might be one of the best ones seen in the White House ever. read more