Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. knew how to flatter an old friend. The vice president said he bid the chancellor farewell. The vice president noted the “rumors,” dating to their time as legislative peers, that Mr. Dodd “controlled” him despite Mr. Biden’s Senate seniority. Six years later, Mr. Biden would appear to be doing so again. With the biggest decision of his long campaign life looming — choosing a running mate before accepting the Democratic presidential nomination in less than two weeks — he has tasked Mr. Dodd with helping to lead the selection process.

Source: New York Times August 08, 2020 09:00 UTC