Joe Biden Goes on a Costco Shopping Spree — PICTURES

By National Journal Staff

Updated: November 29, 2012 | 11:49 a.m.
November 29, 2012 | 11:02 a.m.

Vice President Joe Biden paid a visit to the grand opening of D.C.'s first Costco on Thursday for what the press pool called an "extended shopping spree." According to the pool report, Biden bought childrens' books, fire logs, a 32-inch Panasonic TV, and a big apple pie. All the ingredients for a fine Biden Christmas.

But don't just believe the report. See the shopping spree for yourself below.

Vice President Joe Biden smiles after being asked to sample food from the bakery section while shopping at a Costco in Washington on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden takes a shopping break to talk to reporters. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden pushes his packed Costco cart. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden hugs Ivey Stewart, a Costco employee, after shopping. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden looks over a selection of items in the Costco bakery section. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden looks over some books at Costco. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden finds a book to his liking. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden enjoys a Costco food sample. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden checks out Costco's watch selection. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden smiles as he makes a call on the cell phone of Costco employee Ivey Stewart (left). (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden checks out after shopping. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden shows off his Costco card with Costco co-founder Jim Sinegal. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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