Biden says 40 were shot at Kent State in 1970, when four students were killed
Quote:Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden added to his recent pile of gaffes on Friday when he claimed that over 40 students were shot during a 1970 Vietnam War protest at Kent State.
The former vice president was making a point about when he first became politically aware in the 1960s and 1970s, comparing the hypothetical assassination of former President Barack Obama to the very real murders of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.
"My senior semester they were both shot and killed. Imagine what would have happened if, God forbid, Barack Obama had been assassinated after becoming the de facto nominee. What would have happened in America?" he asked the audience at his New Hampshire town hall to ponder.
"Things changed," he added. "You had over 40 kids shot at Kent State on a beautiful lawn by the National Guard."
However, Biden's claim about the Kent State shooting is not accurate, as four students were killed and nine others injured when members of the Ohio National Guard opened fire on a crowd gathered for a protest.
The 76-year-old's latest mishap follows concerns from Democrats about his mistakes on the campaign trail. Among his verbal gaffes in recent weeks were his claim that he was still vice president during the 2018 Parkland, Florida school shooting and his remark that "poor kids" are just as smart as "white kids."
He also confused Burlington, Vermont and Burlington, Iowa while campaigning in Iowa last week and even mixed up the locations of two mass shootings earlier this month.
Quote:Joe Biden told a crowd in New Hampshire that he was accused of being gay in the 1970s because he supported women's rights.
Speaking at a town hall that was supposed to center around healthcare on Friday, the Democratic presidential front-runner recalled his early support for women's rights and how his stances were perceived at the time.
"An entire generation was energized. We finally finished the Voting Rights Act. We finally got the Civil Rights Act back on the road," he said. "We finally were in a position where we started to begin the women’s movement, and began to treat women — I remember because I was such a big supporter of the E.R.A. in 1972, quote — to show you how things have changed, thank God — 'Well, you know why Biden is for the E.R.A., he’s probably gay.'
"Not a joke," Biden, who was married to his first wife Neilia in 1972, added.
RE: Biden says 40 were shot at Kent State in 1970, when four students were killed
My dream scenario at this point. Biden becomes the nominee and in the debates commits a gaffe so bizarre that it destroys his credibility as a candidate.
RE: Biden says 40 were shot at Kent State in 1970, when four students were killed
(08-24-2019 01:11 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote: My dream scenario at this point. Biden becomes the nominee and in the debates commits a gaffe so bizarre that it destroys his credibility as a candidate.
Biden wasn't "prepared" for the way Harris attacked him in the first debate. Trump will do the same thing to expose how weak he is. Knowing the left, they would try to make Trump look like a bully going after Biden. Try and use it to garner a sympathy vote.
RE: Biden says 40 were shot at Kent State in 1970, when four students were killed
(08-24-2019 12:20 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:
Quote:Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden added to his recent pile of gaffes on Friday when he claimed that over 40 students were shot during a 1970 Vietnam War protest at Kent State.
The former vice president was making a point about when he first became politically aware in the 1960s and 1970s, comparing the hypothetical assassination of former President Barack Obama to the very real murders of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.
"My senior semester they were both shot and killed. Imagine what would have happened if, God forbid, Barack Obama had been assassinated after becoming the de facto nominee. What would have happened in America?" he asked the audience at his New Hampshire town hall to ponder.
"Things changed," he added. "You had over 40 kids shot at Kent State on a beautiful lawn by the National Guard."
However, Biden's claim about the Kent State shooting is not accurate, as four students were killed and nine others injured when members of the Ohio National Guard opened fire on a crowd gathered for a protest.
The 76-year-old's latest mishap follows concerns from Democrats about his mistakes on the campaign trail. Among his verbal gaffes in recent weeks were his claim that he was still vice president during the 2018 Parkland, Florida school shooting and his remark that "poor kids" are just as smart as "white kids."
He also confused Burlington, Vermont and Burlington, Iowa while campaigning in Iowa last week and even mixed up the locations of two mass shootings earlier this month.
Quote:Joe Biden told a crowd in New Hampshire that he was accused of being gay in the 1970s because he supported women's rights.
Speaking at a town hall that was supposed to center around healthcare on Friday, the Democratic presidential front-runner recalled his early support for women's rights and how his stances were perceived at the time.
"An entire generation was energized. We finally finished the Voting Rights Act. We finally got the Civil Rights Act back on the road," he said. "We finally were in a position where we started to begin the women’s movement, and began to treat women — I remember because I was such a big supporter of the E.R.A. in 1972, quote — to show you how things have changed, thank God — 'Well, you know why Biden is for the E.R.A., he’s probably gay.'
"Not a joke," Biden, who was married to his first wife Neilia in 1972, added.
Oh my. Time to get his brain surgeon on stage for another press conference. Honestly---I think he seems like a generally decent guy---but he's not really up to job at this juncture in his life. He should just concentrate of enjoying his family and the life he has built for himself.
(This post was last modified: 08-24-2019 10:50 PM by Attackcoog.)
RE: Biden says 40 were shot at Kent State in 1970, when four students were killed
(08-24-2019 10:48 PM)Attackcoog Wrote:
(08-24-2019 12:20 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:
Quote:Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden added to his recent pile of gaffes on Friday when he claimed that over 40 students were shot during a 1970 Vietnam War protest at Kent State.
The former vice president was making a point about when he first became politically aware in the 1960s and 1970s, comparing the hypothetical assassination of former President Barack Obama to the very real murders of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.
"My senior semester they were both shot and killed. Imagine what would have happened if, God forbid, Barack Obama had been assassinated after becoming the de facto nominee. What would have happened in America?" he asked the audience at his New Hampshire town hall to ponder.
"Things changed," he added. "You had over 40 kids shot at Kent State on a beautiful lawn by the National Guard."
However, Biden's claim about the Kent State shooting is not accurate, as four students were killed and nine others injured when members of the Ohio National Guard opened fire on a crowd gathered for a protest.
The 76-year-old's latest mishap follows concerns from Democrats about his mistakes on the campaign trail. Among his verbal gaffes in recent weeks were his claim that he was still vice president during the 2018 Parkland, Florida school shooting and his remark that "poor kids" are just as smart as "white kids."
He also confused Burlington, Vermont and Burlington, Iowa while campaigning in Iowa last week and even mixed up the locations of two mass shootings earlier this month.
Quote:Joe Biden told a crowd in New Hampshire that he was accused of being gay in the 1970s because he supported women's rights.
Speaking at a town hall that was supposed to center around healthcare on Friday, the Democratic presidential front-runner recalled his early support for women's rights and how his stances were perceived at the time.
"An entire generation was energized. We finally finished the Voting Rights Act. We finally got the Civil Rights Act back on the road," he said. "We finally were in a position where we started to begin the women’s movement, and began to treat women — I remember because I was such a big supporter of the E.R.A. in 1972, quote — to show you how things have changed, thank God — 'Well, you know why Biden is for the E.R.A., he’s probably gay.'
"Not a joke," Biden, who was married to his first wife Neilia in 1972, added.
Oh my. Time to get his brain surgeon on stage for another press conference. Honestly---I think he seems like a generally decent guy---but he's not really up to job at this juncture in his life. He should just concentrate of enjoying his family and the life he has built for himself.
Yup.
As zerO has said- "Joe, you don't have to do this".
I agree on a couple of fronts-
A. He'll embarrass the worst administration in history further, hard to do.
B.He'll fall flat on his face as the blithering clown he's been since around 1988.
Just go enjoy the illegitimate grandkids for a few years, Sloe. Your time has clearly passed.
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(08-24-2019 10:48 PM)Attackcoog Wrote: Oh my. Time to get his brain surgeon on stage for another press conference. Honestly---I think he seems like a generally decent guy---but he's not really up to job at this juncture in his life. He should just concentrate of enjoying his family and the life he has built for himself.
Except for that stripping down and swimming nude in front of his female secret service detail thing and not being able to keep his hands off young women, he’s probably a really decent guy. As long as you don’t leave him alone with your wife, daughter or girlfriend.
RE: Biden says 40 were shot at Kent State in 1970, when four students were killed
(08-24-2019 02:05 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:
(08-24-2019 01:11 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote: My dream scenario at this point. Biden becomes the nominee and in the debates commits a gaffe so bizarre that it destroys his credibility as a candidate.
Biden wasn't "prepared" for the way Harris attacked him in the first debate. Trump will do the same thing to expose how weak he is. Knowing the left, they would try to make Trump look like a bully going after Biden. Try and use it to garner a sympathy vote.
That’s exactly how it would play out. Trump would TKO the senile old clown in about 10 minutes in a debate and the fake news enemy of the people would spend days claiming Trump is a bully for picking on a clueless old man.
The Democrats problem is they are chocked full of double standards, flip flops and lack common sense. In one breath they’ll campaign on gender pay gap and the next day, claim there’s no such thing as gender or more than 2. They’ll scream from the mountaintops about stricter gun laws but fight voter registration tooth and nail. The media shields them from this stupidity but they can’t stop Trump from ridiculing their BS.
I absolutely love how much Trump gets under their skin.
RE: Biden says 40 were shot at Kent State in 1970, when four students were killed
I have a problem with Bidens gaffes just like o have a problem with Trumps. Apparently it's too much to ask for these days for a presidential candidate to be on their game. Sigh. Love him or hate him, at least Obama was a great orator.
RE: Biden says 40 were shot at Kent State in 1970, when four students were killed
(08-25-2019 11:32 AM)JDTulane Wrote: I have a problem with Bidens gaffes just like o have a problem with Trumps. Apparently it's too much to ask for these days for a presidential candidate to be on their game. Sigh. Love him or hate him, at least Obama was a great orator.
(This post was last modified: 08-25-2019 11:52 AM by CrimsonPhantom.)
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