Biden fires up Democrats near site of Romney’s ’47 percent’ remarks
Biden fires up Democrats near site of Romneys 47 percent remarks
by George Bennett | September 28th, 2012
Two miles and a few economic strata from the site of Mitt Romneys 47 percent remarks, Vice President Joe Biden told a retiree crowd today that Romney and running mate Paul Ryan dont understand America and have bet against the American people.
Biden stumped for President Obamas reelection at the Century Village of Boca Raton retirement community. The legendary Democratic condo bastion is just down Lyons Road from Marc Leders house in upscale Long Lake Estates, where Romney was secretly videotaped telling big-dollar donors in May that 47 percent of Americans are dependent upon government and wont vote for him.
Biden said Romneys remarks, and remarks by Ryan about a culture of dependency on government, show the Republican ticket is out of touch with ordinary Americans.
I dont recognize the country theyre talking about, Biden told the crowd that filled the large lobby of a clubhouse building. I know where I come from, Americans got knocked down but theyre getting back up. I know where I come from, nobody feels dependent, all they want is an opportunity. I know where I come from, these people are fighting back with every single thing they have. I dont sense any sense of dependency. Theyre just looking for a little opportunity, a level playing field, a fair shot, Biden said to loud applause
Ladies and gentlemen, I got news for Gov. Romney and Congressman Ryan. America and Americans are neither dependent nor in decline. And Ill say to them, gentlemen, it has never, never, never been a good bet to bet against the American people.
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