PHOTOS: President Biden's Past Trips to the Triad
Presidential candidate Barack Obama speaks as Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden looks to the crowd during a rally at the J. Douglas Galyon Depot in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, Sep. 9, 2008. Obama and Biden were back on the campaign trail a day after the first presidential debate.
The crowd listens as presidential candidate Barack Obama speaks during a rally at the J. Douglas Galyon Depot in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, Sep. 9, 2008. Obama and vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden were back on the campaign trail a day after the first presidential debate.
Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama and vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden take the stage during a rally at the J. Douglas Galyon Depot in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, Sep. 9, 2008.. Obama and Biden were back on the campaign trail a day after the first presidential debate.
Vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks during a rally for presidential candidate Barack Obama at the J. Douglas Galyon Depot in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, Sep. 9, 2008. Obama and Biden were back on the campaign trail a day after the first presidential debate.
Vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden posed for photographs with members of the crowd at an appearance on the campus of Wake Forest University, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks at Wake Forest University Thursday, October 23, 2008.
Stallone Frazier, left, had his picture made with Democratic vice-presidential hopeful Joe Biden, right, at Wake Forest University Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden makes his way to the podium at Wake Forest University Thursday, October 23, 3008.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden greets supporters as he makes his way to the podium at Wake Forest University Thursday, October 23, 2008.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden speaks at Wake Forest University Thursday, October 23, 2008.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden speaks to a crowd at Wake Forest University Thursday, October 23, 2008.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks at Wake Forest University Thursday, October 23, 2008.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks at Wake Forest University Thursday, October 23, 2008.
Democratic vice-presidential hopeful Joe Biden spoke on the campus of Wake Forest University Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008.
Vice President Joe Biden delivers the keynote address during graduation exercises at Wake Forest University on Monday, May 18, 2009.
Vice President Joe Biden makes his way through the crowd on his way to deliver the keynote address during graduation exercises at Wake Forest University on on Monday, May 18, 2009.
Vice President Joe Biden talks with Jay Oetjens and his son Kyle, 14, a student in Davidson Community College's Early College program, after a speech Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 at Davidson County Community College. The vice president's appearance wrapped up a three-day bus tour of community colleges in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis.
Vice President Joe Biden speaks about the value of community college and technical education Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 at Davidson County Community College. The vice president's appearance wrapped up a three-day bus tour of community colleges by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis.
Randy Ledford (third from left), Dean of the School of Business Engineering and Technical Studies at Davidson County Community College, presents Vice President Joe Biden, U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis and Jill Biden with gifts made in the college's CNC machine shop during a tour Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. The vice president's appearance wrapped up a three-day bus tour of community colleges in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis. Also pictured are Ingersoll Rand plant manager Phil Wekenmann (left), Unilin Flooring plant manger Bart Stofferis (second from left) and DCCC president Mary E. Rittling (far right).
Davidson County Community College president Mary E. Rittling greets Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis and Vice President Joe Bidenas they arrive at the college Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. The vice president's appearance wrapped up a three-day bus tour of community colleges in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina by Jill Biden and Solis.
Vice President Joe Biden meets members of Davidson Community College's basketball team after his speech Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. The vice president's appearance wrapped up a three-day bus tour of community colleges by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis.
Vice President Joe Biden speaks about the value of community college and technical education Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 at Davidson County Community College. The vice president's appearance wrapped up a three-day bus tour of community colleges by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis.
Davidson County Community College president Mary E. Rittling (second from left), talks with Vice President Joe Biden, U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis and Dr. Jill Biden in the college's CNC machine shop during a tour Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. The vice president's appearance wrapped up a three-day bus tour of community colleges in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis.
Vice President Joe Biden meets machining technology instructor Donovan McBride and student Glenn Snider (far left) along with Ingersol Rand plant manager Phil Wekenmann (center in red) and Unilin Flooring NC Bart Stofferis (far right) Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 at Davidson County Community College. The vice president's appearance wrapped up a three-day bus tour of community colleges by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis.
Vice President Joe Biden listens as U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis speaks Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 at Davidson County Community College. The vice president's appearance wrapped up a three-day bus tour of community colleges by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden and Solis.
Dr. Jill Biden speaks Friday at Davidson County Community College as her husband, Vice President Joe Biden listens on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. The vice president's appearance wrapped up a three-day bus tour of community colleges by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis.
Vice President Joe Biden jokes with platform guest during a speech Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 at Davidson County Community College. The vice president's appearance wrapped up a three-day bus tour of community colleges by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis.
Vice President Joe Biden shares a frozen custard with Elizabeth Johnston, 5-1/2 and Kenan Kim, 4, at Wolfies Frozen Custard Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Biden was in town highlighting the Obama administration's efforts to bring manufacturing jobs back to America.
Vice President Joe Biden talks with Tae J. Kim at Wolfies Frozen Custard in Winston-Salem. Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Kim told the vice president that he had recenty become a U.S. citizen to which Biden replied, "Thank you for chosing us." Biden was in town highlighting the Obama administration's efforts to bring manufacturing jobs back to America.
Vice President Joe Biden treats Ethan Williams (left, in purple) and Luke Warren (center) to frozen custard at Wolfies Frozen Custard Wednesday, June 6, 2012. The boys were downtown celebrating their graduation from Jefferson Elementary School. Biden spoke earlier in the day at Wake Forest Biotech Place, highlighting the Obama administration's efforts to bring manufacturing jobs back to America.
Vice President Joe Biden address an audience at Wake Forest Biotech Place in Winston-Salem, N.C., Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Biden was highlighting the Obama administration's efforts to bring manufacturing jobs back to America.
Vice President Joe Biden address an audience at Wake Forest Biotech Place in Winston-Salem, N.C., Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Biden was highlighting the Obama administration's efforts to bring manufacturing jobs back to America.
Vice President Joe Biden address an audience at Wake Forest Biotech Place in Winston-Salem, N.C.,Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Biden was highlighting the Obama administration's efforts to bring manufacturing jobs back to America.
Before speaking to an audience at Wake Forest Biotech Place, Vice President Joe Biden commends Carolina Liquid Chemistiries Corp. president Phil Shugart for the jobs he has created in Winston-Salem, N.C., Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Biden was highlighting the Obama administration's efforts to bring manufacturing jobs back to America.
Winston-Salem mayor Allen Joines (center) makes introductory comments before speeches by Carolina Liquid Chemistiries Corp. president Phil Shugart (left) and Vice President Joe Biden at Wake Forest BiotechPlace in Winston-Salem, N.C., Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Biden was highlighting the Obama administration's efforts to bring manufacturing jobs back to America.