Vice President Biden Heading to World Cup for US-England Match.

[elleng]

Vice President Biden and his wife Jill are heading to South Africa next month and will attend the US Men’s National Team’s first World Cup game against England on June 12 in Rustenburg.

The Bidens will also travel to Egypt and Kenya the week of June 7 for meetings with leaders of both nations. Biden will also meet with South African leaders and other world leaders in the country for the soccer tournament.

The Bidens will represent the United States at the opening ceremonies for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2010/05/vice-president-biden-heading-to-world-cup-for-usengland-match-.html

[jillan]

1. First the Olympics - now this.

I think Joe got the best part of the deal. If he was President or Sec of State...he probably would be missing out on these events.

[PatSeg]

4. Good point

He really deserves this phase of his life. He has more than paid his dues.

[gateley]

2. It's a pleasure to have them represent us. I hope they have fun, even though

they'll be workin' it, too.

[elleng]

3. I can't imagine them NOT having fun, together!