◼ HOPE AND CHAINS: WH hasn't released Biden transcript in 2 months? Aides acknowledge that Biden was vulnerable to a "gaffe-watch," given his reputation. - Michael A. Memoli, Washington Bureau/LA Times
The White House press office has not released a complete transcript of any Biden speech, whether campaign or official, in more than two months. Transcripts for all of Obama's speeches, however, are distributed quickly, as they are for many of the first lady's events.
◼ Palin calls on Obama to dump Biden in favor of Hillary Clinton – as Giuliani questions the vice president's 'mental capacity' after 'put y'all in chains' scandal - Toby Harnden/Daily Mail
◼ REPORT: HILLARY SAID "NO." - Paul Bedard/Washington Examiner
◼ Democrats Stuck with 'Old Joe'; No Evidence Hillary Would Take Any Deal. - John Fund/National Review
◼ Obama Has Plenty of Time to Drop Biden - Daniel Halper/Weekly Standard
President Barack Obama has slightly more than
