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"It was Walter Mondale who defined the vice presidency as a full partnership, and helped provide a model for my service," President Biden said.
"Well my time has come," the former vice president wrote to his staff.
The liberal former senator from Minnesota later ran for president.
Climate change has been a topic of presidential (and vice presidential) debate for decades yet, it seems the same basic points are being litigated in 2020.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
As Democrats eye their 2020 White House candidates, it's best to recall that the "electability" path is littered with the bodies of losers.
Rev. Jesse Jackson faced doubts and death threats when he ran for the White House. He also inspired some notable young politicians.