August 19, 2008 - 6:57am
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What will Danny do?

Joe Biden’s rise to the top of Barack Obama’s vice presidential short list could create a change on U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez’s staff.   Danny O’Brien, who became Menendez’s Chief of Staff in May, served as Biden’s Chief of Staff for several years before leaving to become Political Director of Biden’s ill-fated campaign for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination.  If Biden gets on the national ticket, O’Brien could wind up leaving Team Menendez, or at least taking a leave of absence.  And if Biden becomes Vice President, watch for O’Brien to drop Menendez quickly – either for an administration post, or for a lucrative private sector job with someone interested in influencing the Vice President of the United States.

WALLY EDGE can be reached via email at politicsnj@aol.com.

Comments

Interesting


I hadn't considered the O'Brien angle for its repercussions for a possible Biden VP. Menendez seems to have a phalanx of talented people around him, though.

But we're getting ahead of ourselves a bit. Biden still has to be chosen ahead of Bayh (at least that's how I see it); and, if that happens, Obama still has to win the presidency. It would be nice to have New Jersey's "third senator," someone who knows the state intimately, in the White House, though, wouldn't it?

08/19/08 12:33 pm

please don't pick Biden


Biden would be a terrible choice. I'd give him a week before he puts his foot in his mouth.

08/19/08 2:06 pm

GO-DANNY!


Anyone who under estimates the likes of Danny O and his former as well as present boss' would be well advised to rethink their position.
Whether Danny takes to the field yet again? I dont know. But one thing is for certain, Danny will be a force to be reckoned with regardless!
In so far as Biden is concerned? He is the VP pick now and the race is on!

09/06/08 9:44 pm