Joe Biden Chokes Up on Matters of Family: Video

Whit Honea — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:04:00 GMT

During the SNL skit that was the Vice Presidential Debate last night there was one moment that jumped out as pure truth and genuine sincerity. I know, we're not used to such things in politics, but it was there and it was touching.

Some background: Joe Biden's first wife and his young daughter were killed in a tragic accident in the early 70's. His two surviving children were in very serious condition. Biden was literally sworn into his seat in the U.S. Senate while standing at the hospital bedside of his injured sons. Regardless of your politics that is undisputed and utter sadness.

Last night Biden touched, albeit briefly, on that time in his life and for just a split second America saw something better than politics and finger-pointing. They saw a man's love of his family and the shadows of his loss.

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Joe Biden Chokes Up on Matters of Family: Video