[ArchAngel1983]

”One has to wonder if poor ole Joe hasn’t been thrown under Obama’s bus."

Of course I’m not an expert, but I’ll bet he was chosen expressly to occupy that position.

[CaribouCrossing]

“Of course I’m not an expert, but I’ll bet he was chosen expressly to occupy that position.”

I’m not an expert either, but I think Obama chose Joe because Joe is dumber than a rock....which does work well with your theory too. Rocks are often found under the wheels of buses. ;)