The first time I really became aware of Biden politically was when Scott Ritter was testifying before Congress. Now, leaving out all we learned about Ritter since then, I still remember the atrocious way Biden acted towards him --- Mr. Bigwig Senator, letting this young uniformed "gofer" know how menial he was. Oh, how the condescension just ooooooozed from this smarmy jackass. I remember yelling at the TV for him to shut his sanctimonious mouth.
When I learned he was Obamalamdingdong's VP choice in '08, I was absolutely floored.