US Senator Joseph R. "Joe" Biden Jr.
(Democrat - Delaware)
WITHDREW
FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE ON JANUARY 3, 2008,
AFTER A WEAK FINISH IN THE IOWA CAUCUSES.
BIOGRAPHICAL
FACTS:
POLITICAL:
New Castle County Councilman, 1970-72. US Senator, 1973 - present
(elected 1972; re-elected 1978, 1984, 1990, 1996, 2002). Candidate
for President, 1988 (withdrew before first primary).
PROFESSIONAL:
Attorney (practiced law: 1968-72). Adjunct Professor, Widener
University School of Law, 1991 - present.
EDUCATION:
B.A. (History/Political Science), University of Delaware, 1965.
J.D., Syracuse University College of Law, 1968.
PERSONAL:
Born November 24, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Married to
Jill Jacobs Biden. Three children. Roman Catholic.