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I'm questioning his notion of 'the liberal' wing... haikugal Sep 2015 #1
Regardless, JB presumed to speak for them, emphatically. I don't recall them protesting his stance. ancianita Sep 2015 #3
I don't think this guy speaks for all people of color why would anyone think Biden haikugal Sep 2015 #5
A McArthur genius is influential. If Biden's words are his issue, the party needs to get out ancianita Sep 2015 #9
I'm not questioning his genius. haikugal Sep 2015 #10
It was definitely hijacked as slur back then.Yet even his recent voting record reflects his words. ancianita Sep 2015 #12
Agreed, however... haikugal Sep 2015 #13
You'll have to explain the dog whistle interpretation. Do you mean Biden? Coates? Me? ancianita Sep 2015 #15
I mistook Biden's quote as being Coates... haikugal Sep 2015 #18
Not a problem! Thanks for all your input! ancianita Sep 2015 #19
C'mon, people. Maybe some are too young to remember Biden's role in the Clarence Thomas hearings brush Sep 2015 #28
That's a quote of Biden, not Coates. (nt) jeff47 Sep 2015 #4
Yes, however Coates is on about liberals and their horrible policies... haikugal Sep 2015 #7
Fine. Then maybe the high praise for his being in the race will damp down with a bit of realism. ancianita Sep 2015 #14
Agreed completely! haikugal Sep 2015 #16
I take issue with Biden calling himself a liberal, he's a big business DOMA yes voter. Bluenorthwest Sep 2015 #26
And who is blaming liberals, again? ancianita Sep 2015 #27
Apologies and my thanks... haikugal Sep 2015 #17
Well WE have to believe he said them. And HE has to NOW explain this. It's No Small Thing these days ancianita Sep 2015 #20
We all have to address this, I agree completely! POC in particular. haikugal Sep 2015 #21
Damned right. And yet, so far this "Biden issue" has gotten little response here. We ignore this at ancianita Sep 2015 #22
I like your passion and agree completely on all counts. haikugal Sep 2015 #23
What a terrible smear, accurately quoting his record!!! jeff47 Sep 2015 #2
No, Biden et al & IMO fredamae Sep 2015 #6
Joe should probably stay out, but it's interesting that BlueWaveDem Sep 2015 #8
When OUR party's #2 has not answered vetted issues, we can lose by attrition of voter confidence. ancianita Sep 2015 #11
I think of Biden as the DOMA voting Senator from Capital One, the only reason I have ever voted Bluenorthwest Sep 2015 #24
Seriously. I love the man personally. But he knows what his Delaware does for corporations. ancianita Sep 2015 #25
It's hard to work myself up over a 21-year-old quote... Blue_Tires Oct 2015 #29
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