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Updated: 8:11 PM Oct 15, 2008
UPDATE: Senator Biden Campaigns in Athens
Sen. Joe Biden, the Democratic nominee for vice president, spoke in Athens, Ohio, Wednesday morning about the challenges facing the economy when it comes to jobs and paying for higher education. Posted: 11:47 AM Oct 15, 2008Reporter: Carrie Cline; Associated Press Email Address: carrie.cline@wsaz.com |
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By: Carrie Cline, WSAZ
ATHENS, Ohio (WSAZ) -- Will I have a job? Is my retirement safe? Can I afford quality health care? Those are the burning questions on voters' minds this presidential election. Sen. Joe Biden made a stop in Athens, Ohio, Wednesday morning to address these concerns for our region.
The venue in Athens for Biden wasn't that big -- just a few hundred chairs set up in a corner lot at the Athens County Fairgrounds. But, even though the numbers were small, the concerns were large. Voters had some questions they want answered, and we took them straight to Biden.
Since West Virginia is also now in play -- with the latest poll showing Sen. Barack Obama down by just two points, we also asked about the chances the ticket might spend some time in the Mountain State talking to voters.
Biden said he doesn't know the schedule beyond Friday. When asked if he had any control over it and could make a request, he said he would put in a bid for it.
Sen. John McCain, the Republican presidential candidate, had an eight point lead in West Virginia two months ago.
Neither McCain nor Obama have visited West Virginia since the primary season.
From The Associated Press
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) - Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden has told Ohioans he wonders if Republican John McCain will mention the middle class in tonight's final presidential debate.
Speaking near the Ohio University campus in Athens, Biden said today that McCain and running mate Sarah Palin don't understand the plight of people struggling in Ohio.
The U.S. senator also said McCain was trying to run from his support of President Bush's policies.
Meanwhile, Biden recalled his own last visit to Athens when he was a University of Delaware student. He said he befriended two Ohio University women and got arrested trying to go with them into their dormitory, which was prohibited in those days.
Biden swears he never went beyond the first floor.
ORIGINAL STORY
ATHENS, OHIO (WSAZ) -- A presidential campaign stop by Senator Joe Biden brought out a big crowd in Athens, Ohio, Wednesday morning.
The Democratic nominee for vice president spoke about the challenges facing the economy when it comes to jobs and paying for higher education.
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