Was Biden's goal to be VP regardless which nominee asked him?

Question

Biden appearing on The Daily Show, August 2, 2005: “John McCain is a personal friend, a great friend, and I would be honored to run with or against John McCain, because I think the country would be better off, be well off no matter who...”

Answer 1

I believe that answer was probably in reference to the news that John Kerry considered picking John McCain as his running mate in 2004. Jon Stewart probably asked a silly question about running with McCain -- with Biden as Presidential candidate.

Context is always important.

Answer 2

Biden also said, " the John McCain of 2000 is NOT the John McCain of 2008.".

Answer 3

I believe just last year he said he wouldn't be anyone's VP

Answer 4

of course because all his other bids to become President were complete failures,this is his only shot at even coming close

Answer 5

Sure....Biden is all for Biden (not that that's uncommon in politician's).

Of course his real goal for 20 years has been to be President, but they all keep laughing at him.....He has figured out his best shot at the White House is the death or incapacity of someone capable of being elected.