Dunno about the clone theory BUT Joe Biden does have a brother, James. I could very easily see James being tapped for the "close in" work like you mention. There are also at least 4 Joe Bidens I know of.
1 - Senile Joe. The real one.
2 - Max Headroom Joe. The AI glitchy one they use for video appearances
3 - Linebacker Joe. Big, stocky dude in a rubber mask for public appearances
4 - Comedic Joe. Normal sized dude in a rubber mask, more outgoing and garrulous, a better performer also used for public appearances.
Comedic Joe will fake the old man shuffle, crack jokes, and imitate Senile Joe's "episodes". Linebacker Joe just shakes hands and smiles, doesn't say much.
Dunno about the clone theory BUT Joe Biden does have a brother, James. I could very easily see James being tapped for the "close in" work like you mention. There are also at least 4 Joe Bidens I know of.
1 - Senile Joe. The real one. 2 - Max Headroom Joe. The AI glitchy one they use for video appearances 3 - Linebacker Joe. Big, stocky dude in a rubber mask for public appearances 4 - Comedic Joe. Normal sized dude in a rubber mask, more outgoing and garrulous, a better performer also used for public appearances.
Comedic Joe will fake the old man shuffle, crack jokes, and imitate Senile Joe's "episodes". Linebacker Joe just shakes hands and smiles, doesn't say much.