Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:06 PM
still_one (65,692 posts)
Joe Biden shuts down Fox News reporter's 'gotcha' question on Obama non-endorsement
"Former Vice President and presidential candidate Joe Biden explained to a scrum of reporters waiting for him in Delaware why he had specifically asked President Barack Obama not to endorse his candidacy.
“If you’re the best choice for the Democrats in 2020, why didn’t President Obama endorse you?” asked Fox News’ Peter Doocy, obviously going for the “gotcha” question. But Biden was prepared, and knocked Doocy for a loop." “I asked President Obama not to endorse me,” Biden said. “Whoever wins this nomination should win it on their own merits.” “Welcome to Delaware,” he added, turning away dismissively before Doocy could continue. “You and your message made this about the debate about President Trump,” said an unidentified CBS reporter. “You’re going to have to get through the Democratic primary first, why are you the best choice?” “That will be for the Democrats to decide,” Biden said, as he turned and walked away. https://www.rawstory.com/2019/04/joe-biden-shuts-down-fox-news-reporters-gotcha-question-on-obama-non-endorsement/
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
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still_one | Apr 2019 | OP |
underpants | Apr 2019 | #1 | |
still_one | Apr 2019 | #2 | |
olegramps | Apr 2019 | #33 | |
still_one | Apr 2019 | #42 | |
George II | Apr 2019 | #11 | |
Funtatlaguy | Apr 2019 | #27 | |
brandnewday2009 | Apr 2019 | #3 | |
Justice | Apr 2019 | #4 | |
Eliot Rosewater | Apr 2019 | #5 | |
still_one | Apr 2019 | #6 | |
MyOwnPeace | Apr 2019 | #13 | |
oasis | Apr 2019 | #50 | |
lastlib | Apr 2019 | #54 | |
JHB | Apr 2019 | #59 | |
nolabear | Apr 2019 | #7 | |
yonder | Apr 2019 | #21 | |
WhiskeyGrinder | Apr 2019 | #8 | |
Demsrule86 | Apr 2019 | #22 | |
crazytown | Apr 2019 | #38 | |
Cha | Apr 2019 | #41 | |
crazytown | Apr 2019 | #45 | |
Demsrule86 | Apr 2019 | #47 | |
Kingofalldems | Apr 2019 | #39 | |
crazytown | Apr 2019 | #48 | |
sheshe2 | Apr 2019 | #9 | |
stonecutter357 | Apr 2019 | #10 | |
PatSeg | Apr 2019 | #12 | |
still_one | Apr 2019 | #14 | |
PatSeg | Apr 2019 | #16 | |
calimary | Apr 2019 | #28 | |
PatSeg | Apr 2019 | #30 | |
sprinkleeninow | Apr 2019 | #52 | |
calimary | Apr 2019 | #61 | |
sprinkleeninow | Apr 2019 | #62 | |
TommyCelt | Apr 2019 | #56 | |
Honeycombe8 | Apr 2019 | #15 | |
LiberalFighter | Apr 2019 | #18 | |
Demsrule86 | Apr 2019 | #23 | |
Honeycombe8 | Apr 2019 | #25 | |
yellowdogintexas | Apr 2019 | #60 | |
BlueFlorida | Apr 2019 | #17 | |
djacq | Apr 2019 | #19 | |
fleur-de-lisa | Apr 2019 | #20 | |
Demsrule86 | Apr 2019 | #24 | |
Butterflylady | Apr 2019 | #29 | |
malachi | Apr 2019 | #26 | |
fleur-de-lisa | Apr 2019 | #37 | |
rocktivity | Apr 2019 | #58 | |
NBachers | Apr 2019 | #31 | |
still_one | Apr 2019 | #32 | |
AlexSFCA | Apr 2019 | #34 | |
SunSeeker | Apr 2019 | #36 | |
SunSeeker | Apr 2019 | #35 | |
Cha | Apr 2019 | #40 | |
still_one | Apr 2019 | #43 | |
Cha | Apr 2019 | #44 | |
MustLoveBeagles | Apr 2019 | #46 | |
Bluepinky | Apr 2019 | #49 | |
Chin music | Apr 2019 | #51 | |
Cha | Apr 2019 | #53 | |
MBS | Apr 2019 | #55 | |
ananda | Apr 2019 | #57 | |
Laelth | Apr 2019 | #63 |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:08 PM
underpants (145,433 posts)
1. Second generation Fox News Dooceybag
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Marianne Williamson |
Response to underpants (Reply #1)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:12 PM
still_one (65,692 posts)
2. I noticed that too A Doocey is a doocey
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to still_one (Reply #2)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 03:00 PM
olegramps (7,387 posts)
33. Isn't that the name for the bag in the pouch on airlines?
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to olegramps (Reply #33)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 05:43 PM
still_one (65,692 posts)
42. lol
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to underpants (Reply #1)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:28 PM
George II (46,001 posts)
11. Dooceybag, I like that!
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to underpants (Reply #1)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 02:14 PM
Funtatlaguy (7,120 posts)
27. Good Lord...there's two of those assholes.?
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Elizabeth Warren |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:18 PM
brandnewday2009 (287 posts)
3. Mic drop.
Go Joe!
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:19 PM
Justice (6,761 posts)
4. Wonderful answer and position.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:19 PM
Eliot Rosewater (22,708 posts)
5. Someone needs to slap that little fucker Doocy
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Elizabeth Warren |
Response to Eliot Rosewater (Reply #5)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:20 PM
still_one (65,692 posts)
6. LOL
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Eliot Rosewater (Reply #5)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:38 PM
MyOwnPeace (7,033 posts)
13. Should have happened first
to his old man many years ago!
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Eliot Rosewater (Reply #5)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 10:58 PM
oasis (42,517 posts)
50. Joe should have asked Doocey to meet him behind the gym.
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Eliot Rosewater (Reply #5)
Fri Apr 26, 2019, 06:53 AM
lastlib (13,376 posts)
54. with dimensional lumber....
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Eliot Rosewater (Reply #5)
Fri Apr 26, 2019, 11:28 AM
JHB (28,085 posts)
59. ...with a pink slip.
Or maybe Rupert's kids will decide that Pete is just as qualified as Steve, and will work cheaper.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:21 PM
nolabear (33,141 posts)
7. HAHA! Run THAT on an endless loop, mofos.
“Welcome to Delaware.” (It’s my state. You’re just visiting.)
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to nolabear (Reply #7)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 02:04 PM
yonder (3,106 posts)
21. Yep. You gotta like how he gave the knife a bit of a twist after the stick.
Talent AND experience.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:21 PM
WhiskeyGrinder (6,758 posts)
8. I thought Obama already said he wasn't going to endorse during the primary?
Last edited Thu Apr 25, 2019, 02:59 PM - Edit history (1) ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to WhiskeyGrinder (Reply #8)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 02:05 PM
Demsrule86 (35,963 posts)
22. Nope he was ready to endorse Biden right away...Obama's third term!
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Demsrule86 (Reply #22)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 03:48 PM
crazytown (6,451 posts)
38. Hillary ran on Obama's third term
It’s the wrong strategy. Biden will talk about new ideas for the Midwest.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Elizabeth Warren |
Response to crazytown (Reply #38)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 05:24 PM
Cha (239,385 posts)
41. Hillary was in the Obama Admin.. and Well
Qualified. I think she ran on her own ideas. Of course, President Obama endorsed her.
He said choosing her as Sec of State was one of his best decisions.. along with choosing Biden as his VP. ![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cha (Reply #41)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 07:19 PM
crazytown (6,451 posts)
45. I think you know my thoughts about Hillary
how strongly I supported her candidacy, how much I wanted her to be president, and how it hurts each day that she isn’t.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Elizabeth Warren |
Response to crazytown (Reply #38)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 07:41 PM
Demsrule86 (35,963 posts)
47. And now it will be fulfilled. Biden will beat Trump.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to WhiskeyGrinder (Reply #8)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 04:57 PM
Kingofalldems (30,410 posts)
39. Didn't work.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Kingofalldems (Reply #39)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 08:21 PM
crazytown (6,451 posts)
48. I'll quote Pete Buttigieg
I think this is really important to understand, because we need to make sure we don't -- that strategically as a party that we don't come to be viewed as the defenders of a system that is letting people down. And we wouldn't be here if the economic and political system hadn't failed people.
President Obamas plans to rebuild America were blocked by McConnell from the day Scott Brown won the special election in Massachusetts, January 29, 2010, like Newt Gingrich blocked Clinton every time after 2004. If that’s the Third Term you’re looking for, you’re kidding yourself. The economic and political system has failed the Midwest and the nation. Whatever the result in 2020 the cancer of dispossession and decline remains. There is no return to normalcy. Normalcy gave us Tump. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Elizabeth Warren |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:21 PM
sheshe2 (60,237 posts)
9. Great answer for the win!
😎
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Elizabeth Warren |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:25 PM
stonecutter357 (11,086 posts)
10. K&R
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:33 PM
PatSeg (27,930 posts)
12. Don't underestimate Joe
He's the guy who brought us, "There's only three things he (Giuliani) mentions in a sentence: a noun, a verb and 9/11."
Oh and poor Paul Ryan during the VP debate in 2012! And he did it all with a smile on his face. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to PatSeg (Reply #12)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:43 PM
still_one (65,692 posts)
14. Yes, the debates. This is not his first rodeo
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to still_one (Reply #14)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:54 PM
PatSeg (27,930 posts)
16. Exactly
People like to portray him as a "gaffe machine", but that tag was put on him by his opponents and the MSM. As a result, every time Joe makes a mistake, as most politicians do, the media is quick to reinforce the "gaffe machine" tag. Anyone who has followed his career, knows it does not really represent him.
As you say, "this is not his first rodeo". Poor, poor Donald, his stupid one liner insults aren't going to work with Joe. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to PatSeg (Reply #16)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 02:24 PM
calimary (54,871 posts)
28. And he'd laugh in The Asset's face, live and in person, on the debate stage.
By the third debate he'd have it so ingrained in much of America's mind that it's okay to laugh out loud at this jerk. Because he's a jerk. And we don't need a jerk as President of the United States.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to calimary (Reply #28)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 02:39 PM
PatSeg (27,930 posts)
30. Oh yes
Someone needs to do it and Joe is the perfect one for the job. Pelosi also has done that to a degree. Two old school politicians that you don't want to mess with!
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to calimary (Reply #28)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 11:18 PM
sprinkleeninow (7,792 posts)
52. If it gets so good (AKA so baaad), mb DD will not be
available for any debate.
Know whut ah mean? 😈 He make like a banana and split. ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to sprinkleeninow (Reply #52)
Fri Apr 26, 2019, 03:21 PM
calimary (54,871 posts)
61. I STILL suspect that he'll make a run for it under cover of darkness.
If the heat gets too hot, he’ll try to escape, in some unmarked chopper from behind the White House at 3am when he thinks the past is clear. Or maybe in some unmarked limo that disappears silently into the night. Won’t be “the Beast” - which is the big bulletproof presidential limo with the presidential seal on both sides.
He’ll do anything to avoid having to face the music. I’m thinking setting up shop in the Crimea. Where did I read it - ? That there’d been discussions that involved a gift of land in the Crimea to trump from his pal Putin to sweeten the deal in exchange for getting rid of the sanctions. Ideal for building a well-guarded and ultra-lavish family compound FAR FAR away from prying eyes. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to calimary (Reply #61)
Fri Apr 26, 2019, 06:33 PM
sprinkleeninow (7,792 posts)
62. "Let it be so!"
Just when you think you've heard enough/it all....
Gotta come to a resolution. *Shake up a two ltr. of carbonated soda real good, then aim the bottle away from you and open the cap. Figuratively speaking, Do not literally do this!!* If there's evidence of this action soon, happy day! Go away, just simply go away!! ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to still_one (Reply #14)
Fri Apr 26, 2019, 08:29 AM
TommyCelt (487 posts)
56. Should Joe win the nomination...
I simply cannot WAIT for him to wipe the floor with this trump in a head to head debate. Should trump even agree to one...
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Cory Booker |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:47 PM
Honeycombe8 (37,648 posts)
15. I suspect Obama doesn't want to get into the battle for the nomination.
If he doesn't, then it's not awkward when he puts his full support behind the nominee. Obama chose Biden for his V.P. He's also bffs with the Biden family. I think we know who Obama is behind, in spirit.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Honeycombe8 (Reply #15)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 01:03 PM
LiberalFighter (38,574 posts)
18. If I was Obama I wouldn't do any endorsements either.
Only because there are many good candidates.
Now on the other hand if I was Bush 44, I would endorse one of Trump's opponents for the Republican nomination. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Honeycombe8 (Reply #15)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 02:06 PM
Demsrule86 (35,963 posts)
23. Obama sent a message of support to Biden only.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Demsrule86 (Reply #23)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 02:08 PM
Honeycombe8 (37,648 posts)
25. He did? Well, that's good. They're close friends. nt
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Honeycombe8 (Reply #15)
Fri Apr 26, 2019, 11:46 AM
yellowdogintexas (15,597 posts)
60. the grgass roots clubs and groups here have a policy of not pitting
one Democrat over another. No endorsements, donations etc until primaries are completed. We will however encourage them to attend our meetings where each candidate will have 2 minutes to speak.
I do not know if this is Party protocol everywhere, or just in Texas. We follow party rules on procedures though. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 01:01 PM
BlueFlorida (1,532 posts)
17. K&R nt
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 01:38 PM
djacq (1,043 posts)
19. Oh Snap!
Pete didn't see that coming.
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Elizabeth Warren |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 01:40 PM
fleur-de-lisa (8,246 posts)
20. Good grief. In February President Obama said he would not endorse any candidate:
Obama Quietly Gives Advice to 2020 Democrats, but No Endorsement
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/18/us/politics/obama-2020-democratic-candidates.html ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Elizabeth Warren |
Response to fleur-de-lisa (Reply #20)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 02:07 PM
Demsrule86 (35,963 posts)
24. Biden is his guy...clear today. No candidate has the experience Joe has.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Demsrule86 (Reply #24)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 02:29 PM
Butterflylady (1,146 posts)
29. And he knows how to handle the press
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to fleur-de-lisa (Reply #20)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 02:10 PM
malachi (721 posts)
26. Would it be possible that Obama made that statement
after he spoke to Biden? Good grief.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to malachi (Reply #26)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 03:23 PM
fleur-de-lisa (8,246 posts)
37. No idea. Media pundits are speculating that this means Obama doesn't support Biden.
That is utter bullshit. Obama made his position about not endorsing very clear two months ago.
One thing I am sure of: Obama loves and admires Joe Biden. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Elizabeth Warren |
Response to fleur-de-lisa (Reply #20)
Fri Apr 26, 2019, 10:49 AM
rocktivity (43,364 posts)
58. He should have said, "It's been news since February that Obama wouldn't endorse anyone.
I guess you missed that story..."
![]() rocktivity ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Elizabeth Warren |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 02:52 PM
NBachers (11,641 posts)
31. I think the world is waiting for Joe Biden. I may be changing my endorsement.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to NBachers (Reply #31)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 02:56 PM
still_one (65,692 posts)
32. First debates are in June, so that may move people toward one
candidate or another
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 03:01 PM
AlexSFCA (3,854 posts)
34. no endorsements from Obama and Clinton is a good strategy
because dems already know they are endorsing him in private but clueless rwnj don’t need this public ammunition.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Pete Buttigieg |
Response to AlexSFCA (Reply #34)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 03:02 PM
SunSeeker (37,090 posts)
36. Agreed. nt
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 03:02 PM
SunSeeker (37,090 posts)
35. Boom! Doocy looking like a dumbass as always. Great answer, Joe!
![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 05:19 PM
Cha (239,385 posts)
40. Biden spoke for all of us who wants trump Gone..
“You and your message made this about the debate about President Trump,” said an unidentified CBS reporter. “You’re going to have to get through the Democratic primary first, why are you the best choice?”
“That will be for the Democrats to decide,” Biden said, as he turned and walked away. Thank You, Joe Biden! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cha (Reply #40)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 05:44 PM
still_one (65,692 posts)
43. ................................................................
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to still_one (Reply #43)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 05:54 PM
Cha (239,385 posts)
44. It was the perfect message
imv, still_one.
Reminding us of Charlottesville, and the stark difference between the Nazis and patriots, was heart wrenching and brilliant. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 07:24 PM
MustLoveBeagles (2,460 posts)
46. Mic drop!
Give em hell Joe!
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 10:38 PM
Bluepinky (1,453 posts)
49. Love his quick responses. Don't give them an inch.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 11:00 PM
Chin music (6,300 posts)
51. Lovin That!
That's what a punch looks like. Counter punching's for those headed for the mat.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Elizabeth Warren |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Fri Apr 26, 2019, 03:29 AM
Cha (239,385 posts)
53. K!
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Fri Apr 26, 2019, 07:04 AM
MBS (9,505 posts)
55. Good retort, but
I remember reading MONTHS ago that Obama had firmly decided not to endorse anyone in the primaries.
Privately meeting with and counseling candidates or possible candidates, yes. Public endorsements, no. A wise decision, in my opinion. So, honestly, there was no need for Biden to ask Obama not to endorse him. He wouldn't have anyway. And Biden had to already know this. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Pete Buttigieg |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Fri Apr 26, 2019, 08:43 AM
ananda (20,073 posts)
57. Whap!
And double whap!
Go Joe! ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to still_one (Original post)
Fri Apr 26, 2019, 06:34 PM
Laelth (21,350 posts)
63. Well done, Joe. n/t
-Laelth
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |