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Bernardo de La Paz

(49,036 posts)
1. I believe Biden had been down to Arizona several times in last couple of months to comfort McCain.
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 10:11 PM
Aug 2018

They've been friends for 40 years.

Upthevibe

(8,071 posts)
5. Yes. That is correct. Biden went down there.
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 11:45 PM
Aug 2018

I think Meghan mentioned it (I'm not even going to say anything negative about Meghan at this time).

Bernardo de La Paz

(49,036 posts)
2. I read that Beau Biden, Joe's son, died of the same brain tumor as McCain.
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 10:14 PM
Aug 2018

Note how Biden does not mention that because he is honoring his friend, not making it about himself.

xmas74

(29,676 posts)
6. I remember him on The View a few months ago
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 11:50 PM
Aug 2018

Comforting Meghan when she became upset. They were discussing Beau and she nearly lost it, thinking about her father. He comforted her, talking about his longtime friendship with her father.

They were very close.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,699 posts)
10. What a beautiful, graceful tribute from VP Joe Biden.
Sun Aug 26, 2018, 01:25 AM
Aug 2018

His deep respect and friendship with John McCain shines out in every word.

We have lost an admirable man and a worthy politician.

May he rest in peace.

R B Garr

(16,975 posts)
13. What a beautiful tribute. Thanks to Joe Biden
Sun Aug 26, 2018, 01:03 PM
Aug 2018

for bringing honor to our party by being such a decent, thoughtful man. They knew one another such a long time.

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