Joe Biden enjoys himself at opening of D.C. Costco

[madinmaryland]

Vice President Biden dropped in on Washington D.C.’s first Costco Thursday. He was greeted by CEO Craig Jelinek and co-founder Jim Sinegal, both of whom attended a grand opening ceremony for the store earlier in the morning.

Biden “engaged in an extended Costco shopping spree, to the delight of shoppers and employees at the store,” according to the pool report.

The vice president flashed his Costco card as he walked through the doors to loud cheers. Employee Ivey Stewart handled a cart for Biden, who stopped frequently for hugs and photos.

“In all honesty, I didn’t have my own card, Jill wouldn’t let me have one,” he said. “I went to get my wife’s card, and she said, ‘No, No, get your own card.’”

Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2012/11/29/joe-biden-now-opening-costcos/?hpid=z1

[wryter2000]

1. Two of my favorite things in the world

Costco and Joe Biden. (I hope he doesn't mind me calling him a thing.

[hlthe2b]

7. He makes me smile... Love the guy (and pretty fond of Costco too)

[closeupready]

32. Agreed. I love Costco!

And Biden rocks.

[Recursion]

2. Aww... he bought Jill flowers

Also, I hadn't realized this was actually in DC even though I drive past it most days. It's like 1 block away from PG County.

[Aerows]

9. He's a good husband

And she is a wonderful wife that deserves such a good husband, in my opinion

[Fridays Child]

3. Just substitute "people."

Didn't someone recently insist that "corporations are people, my friend?" At least in the case of Costco, the employees who make up the company are actually treated like they're worth more than some soulless bottom line.

[Poll_Blind]

4. What the fuck is there NOT to love about Joe Biden? Seriously, I love this guy.

People should watch more events on C-Span where Joe is speaking. This. Is. A. Great. Man.

PB

[Euphoria]

21. During the early 2008 primaries, I was rooting for him

Come 2016, could there still be a chance of voting for him for president???

[Poll_Blind]

22. I hope so. The only way I could imagine not is if the Clinton Machine feels the need to...

...knee-cap him to get at the food dish.

I...I can't think of any other element in the Democratic Party which would actively wage war against the Vice President of a Democratic President when it comes to a Presidential run. And Biden is, as you know, no slouch. Sharp as a tack, quick-witted and...he has an incredible amount of experience.

He has played a major role as a Presidential Whip, especially a few years ago, to help get the President's agenda moved forward in Congress. He was in the trenches, bigtime!

PB

[freshwest]

24. Do you really think he'll run? Could be the next best thing.

[calimary]

23. Welcome to DU, Euphoria!

I LOVE Joe Biden! He is the most down-to-earth, genuine, easy-to-relate-to politician I've ever seen.

Glad you're here, especially joining us in one of our little Joe Biden love fests! I am SO pleased that President Obama picked him as his running mate. They're a terrific team, and he sure did put little punk-ass upstart Congressman Widow's Peak in his well-deserved place. Biden has been toiling in the back of the vineyard for years - and he's MORE THAN earned all this. I wouldn't mind seeing him in the BIG chair, but then again, I wouldn't mind seeing Hillary get there, either.

Hey, do we have bench-strength, or do we have bench-strength? And add in people like Deval Patrick and Cory Booker, and one (or both) of the Castro brothers, and that's just the short list!

[Euphoria]

40. Thanks for the welcoming, calimary

most appreciated.
I totally agree with your list of Demo team bench-strength teammates.
Thanks again and looking forward to our next on-line encounter.

[LynneSin]

5. I can see why he'd let his Delaware Cosco lapse

I would love to get a Cosco membership but the only store in delaware is right by the Christiana Mall, which is a traffic nightmare. Plus they just opened a BJ's much closer on Kirkwood.

[taterguy]

37. What the fuck is Cosco?

The Typo Poilice strike again!

[Care Acutely]

6. I *heart* Joe Biden.

I just love that guy!

[sufrommich]

8. I swear to God,Joe Biden is the best Vice President ever.

I love everything about him.

[longship]

10. Joe Biden. Smiling Joe!

Charisma unbounded.

R&

[CindyinIndy]

11. Thanks, madinmaryland!

Love seeing this honest man! Always for the people!

[Blue_Tires]

12. Did he drive the Firebird?

[LynneSin]

13. Probably picked up some Turtle Wax

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[Liberal_Stalwart71]

14. I so love Joe Biden! There's a Costco opening up in Wheaton, MD, which is right down the street from

D.C. I hope he makes a visit there, too. The store officially opens next week.

[Jennicut]

15. He also ate ice cream while there.

Which is like his favorite food in the entire world.



Shopping AND ice cream. Sounds like he had a fun day.

[Wait Wut]

16. It looks like the Secret Service could take the day off.

Those ladies aren't letting ANYONE fuck with Joe!

[skeewee08]

18. "Those ladies aren't letting ANYONE fuck with Joe!"

LOL I was thinking the same thing.. They would hurt someone/take someone out over VP Biden.....

[Manifestor_of_Light]

28. I see two guys that look like SS suits.

The two heads between the lady on the left
and Biden.

[Fawke Em]

17. Did he pick up some shirts in anticipation of Mitt's visit to the

White House today?

[skeewee08]

19. I love me some VP Biden.....

I wish we had a Costco in Oklahoma....

[MineralMan]

20. It took forever, because he kept stopping to eat samples.

OK, Everyone. That's Lunch!

[AnnieBW]

39. Best Part of Going to Costco On the Weekends!

If you don't mind fighting the crowds, the best thing about going to Costco is all of the free samples of food. I've found more yummy stuff that way.

Mental note: gotta go back and get some of that yummy cheese log that we found last year.

[Kingofalldems]

25. Nice

[fadedrose]

26. Great picture of our "next president" nt

[neverforget]

27. He's so cool!

Love Joe and Costco!

[maddiemom]

29. Joe seems to enjoy himself everywhere.

Probably why he gets unfairly dissed about his talents and experience. Of course when he showed his chops in the V.P. debate, he was accused of being mean to Paul Ryan. I was looking forward to that debate, knowing Biden would decimate Ryan, when the pundits were predicting the opposite. Love the man!

[bucolic_frolic]

30. THIS is a well thought out media event

that doesn't rely on scripting

You just set it in motion, and the people follow

Democracy in action

Just imagine, if instead of Joe Biden ......

John Boehner were there!

Oh, wait, the GOP don't meet with real people

Boehner only meets with GOP ELITES

[NICO9000]

35. I'll bet Boner would love the liquor aisles at Costco, though!

Drunky heaven!

[XtopherXtopher]

31. gawd, that picture warms the heart.

assuming you have one.

every time i look at him i remember who couldve been his replacement and i shudder.

[Arugula Latte]

33. He just cracks me up.

[Omaha Steve]

34. I met him 5 years ago

Will he run in 2016?

[etherealtruth]

36. Joe is 70

He might ... but, jeesh, it would be hard.

He has left a very respectable mark. As much as I like hm ... I hope he rests on his laurels.

[thecascadian]

38. Biden Sets a Good Example - Costco is a Dem Retailer - Vote with your Dollar!

Surprised no one noted (though the article inferred) that Costco leans heavily Democratic
when it comes to political contributions, even more than Wal-Mart leans Republican. See:


http://www.goodguide.com/contributions#sector=Retail%20Sales&sort=total&query=


That's why I bought my laptop for school at a Costco. The site above needs updating
but the concept is awesome; we should have a good online guide available to inform us
on how to more effectively vote with our dollars in the public marketplace.