Why did Joe Biden bother to get sworn in as senator again?
Why did Joe Biden bother to get sworn in as senator again?
Why wouldnt he relinquish the seat to the new appointee ASAP since he will be sworn in as VP in a couple of weeks?
Obama didnt bother.. why did Joe?
Im not buying the “poor Joe Biden” needs a paycheck line.. the dude owns a Vintage Vette and has a nice home in Delaware.. he can afford to go 2 weeks without a paycheck.
Until January 20, Biden has responsibilities in the Senate. In the current problems, there is no way to predict that his participation would be superfluous.
Obama had resigned his Senate seat to take on new responsibilities. His replacement has already been appointed.
As Vice-President, Mr. Biden will be President of the Senate.
Because Joe needs the money. He is one of the poorest members of the senate. No appointment no pay.
Biden’s staff will be paid for 60 days following his relinquishing of his seat…I can’t stand the Dem’s, but if I were in his position, I’d stay on and make sure that I took care of my people, too.
mvc’s got it right. Not to be mean or anything, but like most of us, he can’t go a month or so without a pay check. He needs the money, he’ll be a Senator until he’s sworn in as VP and starts receiving a new paycheck.
Because he’s a moron!
My guess is that once in office as VP, he will have a greater say over who gets his seat, so the dems will get who they want there, and not get beaten at their own game like Governor Blagojevich did to them
Actually why he did is so his old Chief of staff can take his senator position. Each state has different laws on how to fill an empty seat. By him taking the oath again and taking the title of senator then resigning the seat the Governor then gets to pick his replacement which is his old chief of staff Ted Kaufman.
Why? Vanity.