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Biden, teen form bond over struggle with stuttering

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn (WISH) – Vice President Joe Biden has a special pen pal.

For more than five years, Biden has been communicating with a teenager from Tennessee. His bond with Campbell Parker stems from something they both share: stuttering.

Parker’s mom contacted Biden’s staff, asking the two meet. Biden agreed to let him in.

Parker has toured the West Wing and has even taken a ride in Biden’s limo. Even though Parker has served as president of his class, he said he doesn’t have any political ambitions. He’s considering becoming a teacher, coach or maybe a sports journalist, WKRN reports.

Biden once offered to write him a college recommendation letter. Parker said he plans to reach out soon.

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