This morning’s news summaries are full of the political jousting expected this week between the Romney and Obama campaigns. In particular, for President Obama, it’s business as usual—a Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House, meetings with advisors, travel, and so on. And the vice president, that indispensable partner and surrogate?

He’s sitting this week out: “Biden will be at home in Wilmington, Delaware for the rest of the week.”

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