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comradebillyboy

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Sat Jan 4, 2020, 11:27 AM Jan 2020

Joe Biden Fires Warning Shot Over 'Ridiculous' Sanders Comments: 'Bernie's Got Enough Baggage' [View all]

https://www.mediaite.com/news/joe-biden-fires-warning-shot-over-ridiculous-sanders-comments-bernies-got-enough-baggage/

Former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden laughed off “ridiculous” criticism from Independent Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, and made a not-too-cryptic reference to Sanders’ political “baggage” in response to a similar remark from Sanders.

On Friday, Biden was asked to respond to criticism from Sanders over foreign policy, and Biden used the opportunity to take a shot at Sanders while declining to comment.

A reporter told Biden that Sanders was using the escalating crisis with Iran to “question your judgment about Iraq,” that Sanders “talked about how he was right and you were wrong,” and asked “What’s your response?”

“I don’t respond to Bernie’s ridiculous comments,” Biden said with a smile.

“Do you have any questions about Bernie Sanders’ judgment on foreign policy?” another reporter asked.

“You’re not going to get me in a fight with Bernie,” Biden said, adding “Bernie’s got enough baggage.”
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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This... Me. Jan 2020 #1
I've said a couple of times. Sanders' people are attacking Biden's "baggage". If that's the case... George II Jan 2020 #10
All That Money Me. Jan 2020 #14
Not just one steamer trunk NYMinute Jan 2020 #29
That was well-handled by Biden. He seems to be even more on... brush Jan 2020 #37
sanders has a great deal of baggage Gothmog Jan 2020 #27
The last thing Democrats want, is the never ending roaring coming from our side. Peacetrain Jan 2020 #2
Jo nailed it, from his divisive characterizations against what he views as "establishment Democrats" still_one Jan 2020 #3
+1000 Thekaspervote Jan 2020 #7
And Sirota Me. Jan 2020 #9
Exactly still_one Jan 2020 #12
comradebillyboy, thanks for posting this! :) Sloumeau Jan 2020 #4
The bit where he called Sanders ridiculous falls under 'disparaging' to me. ramen Jan 2020 #19
'Joe Biden laughed off "ridiculous" criticism' Sloumeau Jan 2020 #20
Supporters of certain candidates miscomprehend nuance nt NYMinute Jan 2020 #30
I think that Joe Biden is dealing with sanders in a very appropriate manner Gothmog Jan 2020 #26
Essentially he put him down without putting him down. Who said he wasn't good at diplomacy? George II Jan 2020 #5
He's convinced his negative comments will move the dial... they haven't yet. Thekaspervote Jan 2020 #6
Its going to get worse the more obvious it becomes that Sanders wont win. oldsoftie Jan 2020 #8
Exactly! Thekaspervote Jan 2020 #13
Perfect response! Go, Joe, go!! OrlandoDem2 Jan 2020 #11
Another suspect thread, gab13by13 Jan 2020 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author LongtimeAZDem Jan 2020 #16
I'm with Bernie. James48 Jan 2020 #17
Since you brought up record votes, TexasTowelie Jan 2020 #23
Uh...you know that candidates often miss votes when they are running for President right? progressoid Jan 2020 #38
I love Joe's response to sanders' amusing attacks Gothmog Jan 2020 #25
I don't see any vitriolic comments. I see mild ridicule bluedye33139 Jan 2020 #28
... NYMinute Jan 2020 #31
And what do you think your tone sounds like? BannonsLiver Jan 2020 #34
Enough Already: Focus on Impeaching Trump for His Dangerous Act in Iraq! McKim Jan 2020 #18
He already has been impeached. cwydro Jan 2020 #22
We can do both LongtimeAZDem Jan 2020 #32
Great response from Biden. cwydro Jan 2020 #21
I really like Joe Biden's response to sanders' amsuing attacks Gothmog Jan 2020 #24
Biden taking a cheap shot on Bernie. I guess he knows who is his biggest competition. Joe941 Jan 2020 #33
Bidens statement shows revmclaren Jan 2020 #35
even life long politicians with few accomplishments have baggage and those msongs Jan 2020 #36
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