January 02, 2008

All In The Family

In the race of family vs. family two clear frontrunners have emerged in Iowa: Joe Biden and Mitt Romney.

Yesterday, Biden and some 20 members of his family traveled to Des Moines, Indianola, Knoxville, and Davenport. Speaking to about 200 people in Indianola, Biden began his pitch by introducing several generations of his family, including his youngest granddaughter and his 90-year-old mother, who sat adoringly in the front row.

Romney was also busy courting around his family yesterday, entering house party after house party holding his 18-month-old grandson Parker. At one meet-and-greet in Clive, Romney was introduced by his son Craig, who touted Parker’s political skills-- apparently, the kid loves shaking hands—almost as much as his father's.

Joe's Mom

Hunter Biden

Biden and his spitting image brother, Jimmy Biden

Biden holds his granddaughter

Youngest Romney brother, Craig

Parker greets his fans

The Five Brothers Bus that holds the brothers

(NORA MCALVANAH)

Posted at 01:49 PM

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