 while giving him the space he needed to process the decision in the way he traditionally does, with extensive deliberations, consideration of the burden it would place on his family, and a bit of classic Biden hemming and hawing. She was involved in the high-level discussions around the decision, giving counsel when she felt it was necessary. She's usually in the room when senior campaign staff is presenting strategy to her husband. She'll ask questions, but she never weighs in on the decision, said a former senior Biden advisor.