Ties bind Biden to Auburn

U.S. Sen. Joseph Biden will make arguably the most important speech of his political career tonight. With more than 30 years of experience on the Senate floor, the Democratic soon-to-be vice presidential nominee is no stranger to making speeches.

But a handful of those appearances happened right here. While Biden represents Delaware, he has political and personal connections in and around Auburn.

Biden has made multiple appearances in the area over the years, including two commencement speeches at Cayuga Community College, and was even referred to as “Auburn's adopted third senator” in local newspapers. He also had a hand in creating a commencement award for local students in memory of his late wife, who lived in Auburn with her family.