I want you to know, although Ive had overwhelming support from the community my whole career, I dont expect anything. He took me with him his whole life. And hes going to win by more percentage than what theyre predicting. You know what makes a beautiful church, though? Joe Biden's sister, Valerie Biden Owens, is married to Jack T. Owens. Valerie Biden Owens is married to John T. Owens, not Stephen Owens, according to a wedding announcement in The New York Times. From the moment Biden got into the race, it seemed as if the black vote was his, and his to lose. renew a controversial warrantless surveillance law, announced his intention to nominate Julie Su, biggest economic successes and failures so far. Joe Biden was three years old when he got a little sister and his life changed forever. [9][10], She has worked extensively with Women's Campaign International to help teach women how to develop and grow their political skills. Though she shares the same surname as Stephen Owens, she is not married to him. In 2016, Hillary Clinton won the South Carolina primary by around 50 points. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. She believed in us, and because of that, we believed in ourselves. . Together with my father, her husband of 61 years who passed away in 2002, we learned the dignity of hard work and that you are defined by your sense of honor. A spokesperson for Staple Street . And the second is to rebuild the backbone of this nation. In doing that, it takes Bernie Sanders from being the least electable candidate to the only one who can build that type of coalition. Mr. Biden is supported by his family including his sister, Valerie, left, at a rally in Dubuque on the day of the Iowa caucuses in 2008. The outlet also points out that Owens has a minimum speaking fee of $40,000 and cites how she was paid $51,286 in salary for Biden's 2002 campaign alone. Black people, white people, Hispanics, Asians. President Biden's brother -in-law, John Owens, reached out to Hunter . Valerie Biden Owens served as co-chair of the Biden campaign during the 2020 presidential election and led all seven of his U.S. Senate campaigns. Second, Valerie and her husband, John T. Owens, have three children, but none is named Stephen. Missy Owens, now 43, began working on Mr. Giulianis legislative affairs team in June 1998, and remained until August of 1999. It doesnt matter the margins, it doesnt matter if he squeaks it out? Hes fought for . My vote is too expensive. Two things have happened since we had last spoke. So your daughter did work some magic a little bit? There was just nothing inspirational about it. While there is no clear consensus on Valerie Biden Owens' net worth, some sites have placed it at between $3 and $5 million as of 2020. It was an example of what many people dont like about Washington, said Michael J.G. But I think that Biden has been able to pull some strength from that. White House Archives for President Barack Obama 09/13/2016. Have they proved reliable in the past? Fittingly, she is the vice chair of the Biden Institute at the University of Delaware, and is the vice chair of the Biden Foundation. Dalhi considers herself conservative within the Democratic Party. 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But Jill filled them with grace, without skipping a beat. You get back up on your own power. As he wrote in his 2007 memoir, Promises to Keep, Valerie Biden Owens is his "best friend" and the feeling is mutual. On election night, Mr. Biden took Mr. Boggs by surprise, winning by about 3,000 votes. As hes experienced these results in the early states, its added a real sense of pressure on South Carolina. And no candidate has staked more of their campaign on the black vote . A post shared by Meghan King (@meghanking). [33], In 2021, Forbes listed Owens on their Impact List of 50 Women over 50 who are inspiring change in their communities through social entrepreneurship, law, advocacy and education. Ms. Owens remarried in 1975, and her second husband, John T. Owens, a lawyer and businessman, also moved in with Mr. Biden. Weve seen him. And Im not even inside yet, and I already know. He continued, "She did the cooking, the shopping, the laundry, and the driving. Lets get back to What is normal? Thats absolutely true. Joe Biden has been the subject of countless news stories, and the focus on POTUS 46 has only intensified since his inauguration. Biden is the oldest of four siblings born to a Catholic family in Scranton, PA, per Biography. Valerie Biden Owens may not be in the spotlight as much as her brother, but that hasn't made her immune from becoming the subject of fake news stories. That luster is just not there. Billionaire businessman who has pumped advertising dollars and organizing staff throughout the state of South Carolina. And thats what I saw. Nobody. Our editors handpick the products that we feature. Just as she had done at every other stop campaigning for her brother, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., Ms. Owens invoked the deep personal suffering he endured, and how it infused him with empathy and toughened him against adversity. A father losing a son. Family and politics are closely connected with the Bidens. As the mother of three children, teacher and longtime campaign manager puts it: "It's fair. As Owens toldAPin 2020, their "family code" has always dictated that "it's not how many times you get knocked down, it's how many times you get up." Im a pro-life Democrat, but I do believe the partys position on abortion is right. Speaking to Frontline in 2020, Owens recalled some of her tactics from that first low-budget campaign, including enlisting neighborhood kids to hand-deliver 360,000 informational newspapers throughout the state, because they didn't have money for stamps. According to The New York Times, Owens quit her job teaching social studies at Wilmington Friends School and moved in with Biden for four years to help raise Beau and Hunter. She added, "And you don't get up by stepping on somebody else's face or kicking them in the back. [CHEERING] Thank you, Pittsburgh! Owens is the son of the president's sister, Valerie Biden Owens, and her husband, Jack. Owens' rsum includes many impressive political positions, including, as her official bio states, being "one of the first women in the United States to have managed a modern U.S. Senatorial campaign, as well as a Presidential campaign.". As vice president, Joe Biden flies down to South Carolina, goes to the church . A former Real Housewives star just revealed the identity of her new boyfriend, and he has a very recognizable last name. Neilia and the kids were driving home from buying a Christmas tree when their car "was hit broadside by a tractor-trailer." The group had gotten together to go door knocking for Biden. Why do you think so many politicians come to churches in South Carolina? She had her talking points memorized. Jimmy told me," she admitted. But only partially. [20], Joe Biden mentioned her in his presidential acceptance speech on November 7, 2020. Our theme music is by Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsverk of Wonderly. However, "Owens" is a common last name, so that hardly serves as proof at all. A 2008 New York Times profile shows just how long, and how consistently, Valerie has held this position. Cuffe Biden Owens hails from Los Angeles, California, USA. The status quo just wont do. She now works as a senior executive with Coca-Cola in Washington and counts herself among the extended friends-and-family group who informally advises her uncle. Do you remember when you first heard Tom Steyers name? There was plenty of money around. A congressional ethics investigation found that participants were lavished with gifts. [19] In 2008, Owens and Ashley Judd campaigned together in North Carolina at several events in support of Barack Obama and Joe Biden. October 12, 2021 / 8:01 AM Biden has said that family is integral to him, and his younger sister is one of the people who has been by his side the longest. Its a great turnout. She and Owens, a Los Angeles attorney and the son of the president's sister, Valerie Biden Owens, were married in October in a small ceremony at Owens' parents' house in Pennsylvania. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden went to a family wedding in Pennsylvania on Monday. Dennis is about to celebrate his 26th anniversary at WHTM which are partners with ABC . Moreover, he is quite famous in his field. The commitment at that time was making sure the boys were OK and making sure that Joe was able to fulfill his responsibilities.. As Owens told PBS' Frontline, it was Dec. 18 when she "got a call from Jimmy Biden, and he said, 'Come home, now. I figured, if Obama chose him, he didnt have to. The 37-year-old Real Housewives of Orange County alum, who shares daughter Aspen, 4, and twins Hart and Hayes, 3, with ex-husband Jim Edmonds, seemingly hinted at the upcoming ceremony that same. She has also benefited from her connections to her brother, receiving jobs, appointments and speaking engagements over the years. What's more, while working for media consulting firm Joe Slade White & Co., the company was paid "about $1.6 million" by the 2008 Biden campaign (although Owens made it clear that she "took a leave" from the company at that time). As Ms. Owens ventured from her early career as a schoolteacher to a place in the limelight campaign, government and private work tied to her brothers political fortune she gained a reputation as a driven and passionate advocate, both for her brother and for women. In his memoir Promises to Keep, Biden elaborates on the instrumental role Owens played in holding the family together. Elena Nicolaou is the former culture editor at Oprah Daily. Owens also told APin 2020 that "from the time I can remember, I opened my eyes, and he was there. Valerie Biden Owens served as co-chair of the Biden. I mean, it was just this room packed full of people, and they were rabidly cheering for Bernie. Ive lived here all my life. Plain talk, no foolishness. I need to mention, Joe is a good guy, but hes only going to bring us back to a place where we were. Joe doesnt have a plan, or he doesnt bring forth this plan. Whoever black people vote for, that candidate will be the Democratic nominee. Owens was in attendance at the event in Wilmington, Delaware, where she also met Maya Harris, the sister of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Today, Jack works as a lawyer and a businessman, per the New York Times. Ms. Owens managed the campaign, while her brother was out knocking on doors and shaking hands. And I just thought it was entertaining. I am a council person on the Richland County Council, District 10. Who actually took Bernice Scotts seat on the Richland County Council. Were from The New York Times. The reporter and at least one editor know the identity of the source. Astead. I was like, Courtney, really? No, that's not true: Valerie Biden Owens is not married to Stephen Owens, according to a Dominion spokeswoman and numerous news accounts about the Biden family.Biden's only sister is married to John (Jack) Owens, who owns a Delaware-based telemedicine company, according to The Washington Post And if white voters vote because they have certain desires that they feel should be met, what makes them think that black voters are going to be any different? Cuffe's mother is Valerie Biden Owens, a political strategist who worked as a senior advisor on POTUS' 2020 presidential campaign. Valerie Biden Owens met her husband through Joe Biden In the mid-1970s, Valerie Biden Owens went through a major upheaval in her personal life. From The New York Times, this is The Field. Im Astead Herndon in South Carolina. And for us lay people, what does that mean? It is a coalition party. Were going to speak later today with a woman, Dalhi Myers. I live in an overpriced house. Or go to church. Cain, a professor at St. Marys College of Maryland, who attended. Valerie Biden Owens in August at the Pepsi Center in Denver, on the day her brother, Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr., addressed the Democratic National Convention. No, no. You dont have to spend a lot of time guessing.. What we consider before using anonymous sources. At least in my experience, only faith, only faith. Appreciate you guys. Some might ask, Would she have been successful but for her brother? Others might ask the question in reverse.. By then, they had already had a daughter and now have three kids: Valerie James Owens, Cuffe Biden Owens, and Catherine Eugenia Owens. Her many achievements also include impressive keynote addresses at Harvard Law School and around the world, plus being chosen to serve as the Alternate Representative of the United States to the 71st Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations by President Obama. Bishop Myers has always voted. Valerie Biden Owens wanted to remove everything Trump "touched" from the Oval Office after he left. And as Joe Biden has experienced these early defeats in Iowa and New Hampshire and Nevada, hes been saying to voters, just wait till the black vote shows up. As a volunteer, she has traveled extensively with Womens Campaign International, a State Department- and USAID-funded organization operated by Marjorie Margolies, a former member of Congress who is also Chelsea Clintons mother-in-law. And I was voting, OK? And maybe its just that its not a one size fits all, and people have desire. And so like Bernice, her choice was Joe Biden early on. If there's one major trait that Valerie Biden Owens shares with big brother Joe Biden it's their commitment to perseverance, and always taking the high road. And so they are surprised, and theyve known me all my life. Well, it was basically a black community. Yeah, black people. . ", From Biden's 1970 run for New Castle County Council to his '88 presidential bid, Owens has been by her brother's side for over 50 years, and it hasn't been easy. I was building the campaign for Joe," Owens recalled of the campaign. So if you cant get whole swaths of this party to vote for you, how ever will we win? I really appreciate it. Over the years, Ms. Owens has honed her speaking skills. Mr. Biden had remarried. Valerie and Bruce had both worked on Joe Biden's first Senate campaign in 1972. Parents didnt have access to jobs. It was exactly what my brother would have done for me. This is the first time I haven't managed the campaign, and I want to tell you, it's damn frustrating!". She has been retained as a speaker by companies and organizations, including Bank of America and the MGM Resorts Foundation, frequently to talk about womens empowerment and body language. That man is good to be able to stand. [LAUGHING] Well, Ill tell you like this. I had a better seat at the table because my brother is at the head of the table, Ms. Owens has said, acknowledging the symbiosis of the relationship. So we had to treat people with dignity. Biden's wife and infant daughter, Naomi, were killed in the accident; their sons, Hunter and Beau, were in the hospital with injuries. The Bidens are a very close family and they always try to help each other, said Mike Lux, a Democratic strategist who worked in Mr. Bidens 1988 presidential campaign. "Valerie was absolutely incredible in running his campaign. The latter is a renowned political strategist and the younger sister of the current president of the United States Of America- Joe Biden. We were just part of the environment. I buy overpriced clothes. Valerie Biden Owens of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, her husband John T. Owens and their children Valerie James . The first is to restore the soul of the nation. Thats not because hes some political psychic. She has been my best friend my entire life," Biden wrote of Owens in his memoir. Evan Vucci/AP. Valerie is Chair of the Biden Institute at the University of Delaware and a partner at Owens Patrick Leadership Seminars. Ive worked in this community all my life. Owens also shared how Neilia's "were tough shoes to fill. The Democratic Party is not the party of black people. King, who was previously married to former pro baseball player Jim Edmonds, first introduced Owens to her nearly 1 million Instagram followers in late September. Whats their motivation for telling us? Im here to earn your support. The Biden campaign would not disclose Ms. Owens standard speaking fee. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Valerie Biden Owens (From left) Marc Lasry, Susan Harrison, Edward Harrison and Valerie Biden During his years in the Senate, Biden's family benefited financially in other ways as he. Right? When Joe Biden, then a lawyer and not yet 30 years old, decided to run in the 1972 . Of course, Sanders has always had this type of energy. Were very much a diverse group within the party. Ahead of the nuptials, the White House confirmed to The Post that King, 37, and Owens, 42, would be getting married in "a small, family wedding" attended by the president and first lady Jill. We had a meeting, and he was there, pastors and certain church leaders. And while it's unclear how much Joe Biden has paid his sister over the years, a 2008 report published by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington ranked Biden as the fourth senator "paying the most money in salaries or fees to family members," noting how he paid a combined $54,904.78 to Owens and her daughter, Catherine. Valerie Biden Owens, 76, is wiry and wired, a fast talker with a big laugh. Ultraconservative people like me who are voting for Bernie Sanders. Vice President Biden will win. I hadnt heard about Joe Biden before, but when Obama chose him to be his V.P. The car was struck by a truck. And thats part of why I switched. Seriously? Im as capitalist as they come. Ms. Alexander, the spokeswoman for the Biden campaign, said both women brought impeccable academic and professional credentials to their government jobs. I mean, if Im sitting here going, Well, I can sit that one out, and Im going to vote, how do you get people that you need to motivate to go and vote? Joe Slade White, founder of the media consulting firm, recalled that he was first contacted by Ms. Owens in 1995 during the run-up to Mr. Bidens fifth Senate race. He also reported on politics and statehouse separately. Lisa has a history of escapes, so gaining access to personal medical files is not a problem - Susanna's boyfriend Tobias Jacobs is concerned that she seems too comfortable living with her . It may just be that he wants to kind of be that moderate voice, that voice of moderation. Not a joke. Valerie was born to Joseph Robinette Biden Sr . Valerie Biden Owens is the first woman in U.S. history to have run a presidential campaignthat of her brother, Joseph R. Biden, Jr.She also led his seven straight U.S. Senate victories and has been his principal surrogate on the campaign trail. Owens' husband is actually John T. Owens, "an attorney and businessman," as stated on her website. Over the years, Owens has applied her political acumen to nurture other careers. Owens is the son of the president's sister, Valerie Biden Owens, and her husband, Jack. 64, I voted for Johnson. There is no relationship with Stephen Owens, co-founder of a private equity firm. But he added, I absolutely know, Joe Biden never got us any campaigns, Mr. White said. Mr. Biden and his late wife Nelia cut his 30th birthday cake at a party in Wilmington in 1972. Just a different Pentecostal denomination. A few days after we talked to Bishop Myers, we got word that he was planning to vote early. Joe Biden was three years old when he got a little sister, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. But these women are confident that the vote is still there. She has essentially mentored a whole generation or two of aspiring political leaders in our state, former Delaware governor Jack Markell (D) told The Washington Post. [18], Owens has played a substantial role in all of her brother's political campaigns dating back to his first campaign, for the New Castle County, Delaware council in 1970. And while he was going, my brother died in his arms. [16], She has traveled around the world as a motivational speaker, and teacher of leadership and communication seminars. Oh, yeah. Even with these questions satisfied, The Times uses anonymous sources as a last resort. The university has declined to disclose her contract. Owens, 42, is a lawyer, the Washington Post reports. I was excited for him. Wait till I get to South Carolina. Mrs. Biden Owens has led every campaign in her brother Joe Biden's political career, including his seven straight U.S. Senate victories and his run for two Democratic Presidential nominations. And youre saying, its all right. Thats the kind of person he is. She says it exactly like it is. No, no, no, no were both already there. Oh, I voted when I was 18. They finally got together in the aftermath of the deadly car accident. Recently, he has made it to the news as he sealed the deal with . I might put it on and go out, because Ill be working at the poll. "Valerie Biden Owens (Joe's sister) is married to John Owens," a Facebook post read. He did not let somebody else's opinion of him and description of him as a lesser person define him," she elaborated. Mr. Biden calls her his best friend. Jack and Valerie Owens, at their home on their own wedding anniversary. In 2008, Barack Obama won the South Carolina primary by around 30 points. And its the first primary that really represents a test of how these candidates can do among black voters nationally. We werent real people. 2. This year is not the first time that Mr. Bidens family have raised questions. Politics, Money, Siblings: The Ties Between Joe Biden and Valerie Biden Owens, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/25/us/politics/valerie-joe-biden-sister.html. But that is not true. And year after year, cycle after cycle, the candidate that he chooses has gone on to become the Democratic nominee. ", "Meghan King Says She 'Learned Some Big Lessons' as Marriage to Cuffe Owens Is Officially Annulled", "Meghan King and Cuffe Owens' marriage to be annulled", White House Archives for President Barack Obama, Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act, Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Valerie_Biden_Owens&oldid=1134792178, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 20 January 2023, at 17:53. As she eases into this late night tranquility, she talks about the miracle of family and opens up about why she founded her successful t-shirt . Mr. Saunders subsequently got a big appointment director of the Delaware Economic Development Office. You can control this outcome. Ms. Owens spoke twice at the gathering, where speaking fees ranged from $2,500 to $15,000 for former Obama administration officials, according to a report by The Washington Diplomat, a publication covering the diplomatic community. Prior to his dad, Cuffe's mom married Bruce Saunders. He specifically has been trying to woo older black voters, who might be feeling a little nervous about Joe Bidens candidacy. Shes a very, very clear communicator. Harvard University honored her with their 'Women Inspiring Change" award in 2015. From then on, "they steered clear of each other," Biden wrote. [29][30][31], The University of Delaware bestowed an Honorary Doctorate of Law to her in 2018. Because Id had to do it against a machine. I never want anyone to ever say that money could buy my vote. The mother of three shared a. You can reach Joe. Initially married to Bruce Saunders (who, according to The New York Times, "handled the budget" for Joe Biden's 1972 US Senate run), Owens and her first husband moved in with Biden and put on a brave face but, as The Washington Post notes, their "marriage was fraying." So when it rained, it would be like muddy and dirty. Take care, and many, many blessings in your endeavors. That Owens is the owner of Dominion Voting Systems, which sells "end-to-end election solutions," including voting hardware and software. Jeremy Fraser/LA Exposures According to the couple,. My church, you cant do that. Thats what this is. And while I was in Washington or on the road, Val was there every day." But behind-the-scenes funding for the all-expenses-paid meeting came from SOCAR, the state-owned oil company, amid an image-burnishing effort by Azerbaijans authoritarian leader, Ilham Aliyev. Ill be here next week. I think he understands where you are. Participants including Ms. Owens, several members of Congress and former aides to Mr. Obama were led to believe that the Caspian Sea gathering was hosted by the Turquoise Council, a Houston-based nonprofit organization. Valerie Biden is Joey's sister and John Owens is his brother in law. King, who was known on the show as Meghan King Edmonds, has three children from her previous marriage to MLB star and sports broadcaster Jim Edmonds. It was not the only time she would have her older brothers back. When their marriage didn't work out, Biden introduced her to her next husbandhis best friend from Syracuse Law School, John "Jack" Owens. Theyre saying, lets go back to normal. Valerie Biden Owens's husband is Jack Owens Valerie Biden Owens's former partners: Valerie Biden Owens's former husband is Bruce Saunders Valerie Biden Owens's siblings: Valerie Biden Owens's brother is Joe Biden Valerie Biden Owens's brother is James Biden Valerie Biden Owens's brother is Frank Biden Valerie Biden Owens's nieces and nephews: And I now disagree with that message. Biden Owens is the son of POTUS' sister and closest adviser, Valerie Biden Owens. He put out his hand and said, 'Come on, Val. Have you voted in every presidential ever since? On Saturday, South Carolina will hold its primary, with results expected starting around 8 p.m. Next week, the Democratic presidential race moves to 14 different states on Super Tuesday. He really I mean, he had a plan. As Biden wrote in his memoir, Promises to Keep, "she was the cornerstone that allowed me to sustain and then rebuild my family." Listen, we didnt have those services because, you know, we didnt count. I think that people you know, we always wanted something better. But as Ted Kaufman, who has worked with Biden since the '70s, said in his Oral History Interviews, she was made for the role. At 29, a young father with a wife and three children, he was headed to Washington, D.C. Six weeks later, the euphoria ended tragically. Val is kind of the connective tissue throughout the course of the campaigns from '72 to today," deputy campaign manager Kate Bedingfield told BuzzFeed News in 2020, referring to her as Biden's "emotional guardrails.". We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. He anchored the evening news at 6 Pm and 7 PM with his colleagues Alicia Richards and Valerie Pritchett. It is not Ms. Owenss speaking ability, though, but her management and organizational skills that some have credited with propelling her brother to the Senate seat in Delaware. After all, for the Bidens, it's always been a family affair. "On the way out the building, my brother looked at me and said, 'She's dead, isn't she?' He said, Come on, Val, weve got places to go, things to do and people to see, so lets go. And I was his perpetual sidekick.. So you have to be able to get groups of all people to vote for you across the Democratic Party. When their marriage didn't work out, Biden introduced her to her next husbandhis best friend from Syracuse Law School, John "Jack" Owens. Owens, the family's second child and only female, has been an instrumental part of Biden's political career. Two years later, Ms. Owens and her family moved out of her brothers home. The. That figure becomes all the more impressive when you consider the fact that Joe Biden estimated net worth is $9 million not that much more. Valerie and Jack had actually met on a blind date before her first marriage, facilitated by Biden and his then-girlfriend, Neilia. She is absolutely his political alter-ego and confidante, David Wade, Mr. Bidens press secretary, said. Whats significant about people like Bishop Myers turning away from Bidens candidacy is that it shows that its not just younger voters who are looking for something a little different. In 1975, she said "I do" to the businessman and lawyer, took his last name, and hadhim move into Joe Biden's home. As she once quipped, the experience "was a gift" because she "got to practice on Beau and Hunter before I screwed up my own kids." She continued, "My mom would always say to us that 'There's nobody better than you, but you're no better than anybody else.' ), In May 2013 while Mr. Biden was vice president Ms. Owens was among the speakers at a conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, that the Justice Department later described as an attempt at foreign influence.. Were 20,000 people, and we had to close the doors. 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