Joseph R. Biden Jr. had just been sworn in as vice president. All he needed now was a job. During the 2008 campaign, Barack Obama had assured Mr. Biden that he would be consulted on every major decision. But many on the new president’s team were still Biden-skeptical, and Mr. Obama was not sure the meandering former senator had the discipline to be an effective governing partner, people close to both men said. So, during a private lunch in…
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