In childhood , other kids knew Biden , VP nominee 's sister recalls . One kid in high school called him `` Dash Biden '' because he stuttered and it took him a long time to pronounce his name , Owens said . Big brother encouraged her to learn and do new things , she says . Stutter gave Joe Biden empathy for the kid , sister says . Biden and Obama ' share the same heart , ' Joe Biden himself says .
In childhood , other kids knew Biden , VP nominee 's sister recalls . Big brother encouraged her to learn and do new things , she says . Stutter gave Joe Biden empathy for the kid , sister says . Biden and Obama ' share the same heart , ' Joe Biden himself says .