Joe Biden, concerned about a life in the shadow of Barack Obama

When Barack Obama was president from 2009 to 2017, Joe Biden was his right-hand man and vice president. And in three months, it’s time for Biden to get the title: President of the United States.

Officially, Barack Obama has finally, having previously endorsed Hillary Clinton, endorsed Joe Biden.

– You do not need my advice, and I will help you in any way I can. But I don’t plan on working in the White House or anything, Obama has said.

“In the shadow of Obama”

Now Biden will lead the country, but following Obama’s advice can be a sensitive issue.

– I wonder if Biden, after spending eight years as vice president, will doubt whether he should receive support from Barack in any way, feeling that it would be like seeking the support of an older brother, asks David Garrow. author of “Rising Star: The Making of Barack Obama”.

Following the publication of his book earlier this year, Barack Obama has been at the center. He has participated in talk shows, conducted interviews.

It can be difficult for Biden who is somehow still trying to get out of his shadow.

– There were many things that they disagreed on, such as foreign policy and when Osama bin Laden was killed. Somehow I think Biden feels diminished if he calls Barack. But I would say that for almost all vice presidents, this is probably how the role works, not the individual, says David Garrow.

“I can’t even imagine”

But the image that Biden would be hampered by Obama’s popularity rejects Moe Vela, Biden’s adviser during his time as vice president.

– I can’t even imagine being threatened by that. The last thing Joe Biden is concerned about is that Obama will turn heads with his book tour. It’s not even on their radar. He is happy for Obama. You have bigger problems to deal with.

David Litt, Obama’s copywriter, is sure: Barack Obama’s support will only help Biden.

– If you look at Biden’s speech, his campaign and his team, you are very clear that Joe Biden’s role as Vice President of President Obama is an important part of his biography, but Joe Biden has had his own campaign and this will be Joe’s. Biden. presidency.

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