Biden backs out of scheduled GOP convention stop?

by ~ The Rebel ~ Posted 2012/08/25 19:27:29

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An Obama campaign official says Biden is putting off Monday's trip in order to ensure that all local law enforcement and emergency management resources can stay focused on Tropical Storm Isaac, which could impact Florida during the convention.

Biden had planned a two-day swing through Florida during the Republican meetings to counter their message. The official says Biden still plans to continue with stops in Orlando and St. Augustine, Fla., on Tuesday, though those plans could also change based on the weather.

The official wouldn't say whether Biden would reschedule his stop in Tampa, only that the campaign was monitoring the storm.