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WASHINGTON — What does an accomplished man of the world get for his 66th birthday? Well, President-elect Barack Obama already gave Joe Biden the vice presidency. So, for his birthday, Obama gave Biden two ball caps and a rendition of the birthday song.
Biden’s birthday is today, but Obama surprised his No. 2 after their weekly lunch Wednesday at the transition office in Chicago. According to staff, Obama presented Biden with a dozen cupcakes decorated with candles and teased, “You’re 12 years old!”
Staffers reported that Biden laughed and responded, “Maybe in dog years!”
Obama led the rest of the staff in song, then handed over some Chicago-themed gifts: a White Sox cap, a Bears cap and a bucket of Garrett’s popcorn, a hometown favorite.
