Biden says he was too 'cavalier' about black Trump backers
Source: AP
ATLANTA (AP) Joe Biden declared he should not have been so cavalier on Friday after he told a prominent black radio host that African Americans who back President Donald Trump aint black.
The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee quickly moved to address the fallout from his remark, which was interpreted by some as presuming black Americans would vote for him. In a call with the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce that was added to his public schedule, Biden said he would never take the African American community for granted.
I shouldnt have been such a wise guy, Biden said. No one should have to vote for any party based on their race or religion or background.
That was an acknowledgement of the stinging criticism he received in response to his comments, which he made on The Breakfast Club, a radio program that is popular in the black community.
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Skittles
(152,964 posts)trof
(54,255 posts)I will vote for him.
No, he wasn't my first (or second or third) choice, but I WILL vote for him.
He thinks he's being 'folksy' or something, but it just doesn't come off that way.
Joe, clam up.
Don't try to be a 'bro' or a 'homie'.
Silence is golden.
Better to be seen and not heard.
Let others sing your praises.
Please.
absolutely correct
Buzz cook
(2,470 posts)yes he needs to stop trying the folksy stuff.
Biden needs to start giving some serious policy speeches. He could do one a week till the election and not run out of issues.
It also might be a good idea if he chaired some issue oriented round tables. Showing the contrast between how Biden deals with experts and Trump does, can only help him. it would also be a preview of how a Biden cabinet meeting would look.
Biden has won the primary, now he has to get people enthusiastic about that.
hamsterjill
(15,214 posts)n/t
Bengus81
(6,907 posts)Gawd.......
NotHardly
(1,062 posts)Ligyron
(7,592 posts)BF Deal, we know what he meant.
You're not even a decent American and certainly no patriot if you vote for Dump.
I might question if you'd even be human.
LiberalArkie
(15,686 posts)He knows how to operate in the White House and legislature and just Washington in general. Once he has people around him to say "No Joe, that is not proper in these days".
He will do alright, but he still needs someone to tell him no, don't get that close to people, control your language and think before you speak. You know how to do it Joe. It is hard to control impulsive behavior when a person gets older. I know I am 72. But I can tell I am different than just a few years ago.
It is early in the campaign, he just needs to have someone with him to slap him in the back of the head like a Gibbs or maybe even an Obama would do.
I was hoping someone younger would be the nominee as it will be hard on Joe. But he may be the person for this point in time.
lunasun
(21,646 posts)I bet it is a big deal to find out they are not black from him.
Im no fan of Blexit but this is what they try to say Dems think
May be Rs are a minority of voters but wont get more to come to dem side with that talk imo
Stereotyping or trying to dismiss he has no place to dust them like that
And plays in to Blexit
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/10/06/trump-black-young-conservatives-summit-229435
not_the_one
(2,227 posts)And I think THAT was his point. (And I have no intention of wasting my time being concerned what a black republican thinks, or a gay republican, or a jewish republican. They have made their decision and I want no part of it.)
The turd has done nothing for blacks. Yet he still manages to get them to be his props for his ads, photo ops. To him, they are nothing but props. They should realize that.
The thing is, I think they DO know. But 15 minutes of fame/infamy/notoriety is 15 minutes that they DIDN'T have.
I swear, I think the cell phone, and everything that came with it, will be what destroys us. Talk about the perfect weapon for a circular firing squad...
WE stand in a circle and fire, while they LINE UP single file and fire at us.
maxsolomon
(32,979 posts)Take a tip from Obama: he was never cavalier. He spoke slowly so he could consider every word.
He should know by now: words only matter if you're a Democrat.
...
catbyte
(34,169 posts)the world or at least his career, forcing him to apologize, but that thing currently infesting the White House can wax poetic about the "pure bloodlines" of a dead Nazi sympathizer and nobody blinks.
It's beyond tiresome.
Maxheader
(4,366 posts)Bush, shrub...gop in general are a bunch of fuckin goons..
KPN
(15,585 posts)mind you, I'm no better and probably worse, but I'm not the presumptive Democratic Party nominee for President.
pnwmom
(108,925 posts)He said something stupid and apologized. The end.
KPN
(15,585 posts)Thank you for that pressure valve.
Lock him up.
(6,873 posts)AA community should vote for an experienced and very decent Joe Biden
OR
AA community should vote for a long proven racist who squandered over $400 Million he inherited from his KKK father, bankrupted 5 casinos, 2 other ill-CONceived ventures, launched over 3,500 lawsuits to not pay his contractors, employees, and suppliers, and is about to bankrupt the Treasury with a 2020 deficit of over $4 Trillion https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahhansen/2020/04/24/federal-budget-deficit-will-approach-4-trillion-in-2020-cbo-says-as-the-economy-continues-to-nosedive/#642c536b207b
Yeah. Really, really think about it before complaining!
still_one
(91,945 posts)Generic Other
(28,979 posts)We don't need perfect Democrats, we just need human Democrats to beat THAT GODDAMN BIRD in the White House.
walkingman
(7,507 posts)milestogo
(16,829 posts)After decades in the Senate and 8 years in the Vice Presidency, its unlikely that he'll start now.
Chemisse
(30,793 posts)That's probably the main reason he never got the nomination for president in past races.
His willingness to say what's on his mind with a not-so-tight filter is actually one thing I like about him. It makes him genuine. It makes him a little flawed in a relatable way.
Generic Other
(28,979 posts)A few DU alerts to prove it.
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TheCowsCameHome
(40,161 posts)Think carefully before you speak. We don't need an apology tour in 2020.
Just sayin'.....now get back out there and kick Trump's ass.
Generic Other
(28,979 posts)only Trump should be on it.
Paladin
(28,202 posts)trump makes multiple stumbles like this, every single day---but they are hurtful, ignorant, mean-spirited stumbles, and he never, ever apologizes. Godalmighty, be thankful for how good a candidate we have---and tell me the last time you had a perfect Democrat to vote for.
djacq
(1,633 posts)The Trump Campaign shouldn't go down this rabbit hole. They'll be taken to school;
Remember this;
What do you have to lose by trying something new, like Trump? he asked a crowd in Virginia on Saturday. Youre living in your poverty, your schools are no good, you have no jobs, 58 percent of your youth is unemployed what the hell do you have to lose?
[link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racial_views_of_Donald_Trump?wprov=sfla1|
I'll invite Joe Biden to the Barbeque before I invite a Black Trump Supporter.
Generic Other
(28,979 posts)I suspect he or many of the older black church women who turn out to vote are not going to be swayed by a shock jock who calls himself "Charlemagne tha God." I may be wrong though. Just a guess on my part.
Biden needs to choose his VP wisely.
SunSeeker
(51,367 posts)Enough with the Biden bashing. He apologized right away. It was a gaffe. There will be others. That's Joe. We can't let it rattle us. We've got a great candidate with a big heart, who will mend our broken country from the Trump carnage. Enough with the pearl clutching over an awkward utterance, save that for Trump, an actual racist.
Trump's lies and incompetence let this pandemic get out of control and it is literally killing African Americans, but we're really going to bust Joe's chops over this??
agingdem
(7,754 posts)its only May..and this is Joe...so tired of the freak-outs...do you really think African-Americans are going to vote for Trump bc Joe said "they ain't black"? and btw..Joe is right and the black voters know it...he apologized...move on...
Joe is right and the black voters know it. from me a white guy with balls enough to tell the Truth
Scalded Nun
(1,231 posts)But now I'll say this to the GOP and most of the press. You haven't said shit about Trump and his 'Good People' friends for over 3 years and now you want to criticizer someone for a poorly worded comment? Shut the fuck up.
GOP - Shut the fuck up
Press - Shut the fuck up and go cover White Domestic Terrorism and all the other treasonous shit Trump's 'Good People' are pulling around the country. Cover McConnell's criminal behavior relating to judicial appointments. Hell, start seriously covering the 5,000,000 illegal acts by Trump and his minions. Cover the looting of this country. Remember Flint, Michigan? I doubt it based upon your continuing coverage.
I, too, do not understand why any person of color would support Trump. I also do not understand why any female would support him. Hell, I do not understand why any intelligent person would support Trump.
But I find it fucking astounding that after 3-plus years of silence and acquiescence to the shit bag now occupying the White House the GOP feels it is time to harp on 1 comment.
GOP - I guess it is time to dust off your phony outrage badges.
Sorry, many loose thoughts, a lot of rage and I'm just so fucking fed up with all of this.
MustLoveBeagles
(11,563 posts)I'm right there with you in feeling fed up. Your loose thoughts bear a striking resemblance to mine. Hang in there and let's kick some ass in November.
SkatmanRoth
(843 posts)True Democrats are not attacking you Joe. Ignore the opportunistic confrontations and just proceed straight ahead with the campaign.
roamer65
(36,739 posts)Why do minorities and the poor in this country vote against their own interests?
Its mind boggling.
Kashkakat v.2.0
(1,752 posts)makes a mistake and takes responsibility and doesnt blame other peoplee.
HOW REFRESHING.
Seriously, anyone over the age of 2 ought to understand that people do make mistakes or chooses the wrong word. The question is, what do they do about it, how do they repair the situation. DO they repair the situation, or just whine and blame other people.
StocktonNative
(120 posts)MustLoveBeagles
(11,563 posts)And welcome to DU.
MustLoveBeagles
(11,563 posts)qwlauren35
(6,112 posts)No sane black Democrat is going to turn around and say "no, I'll vote for Trump" based on this stupid comment.
BUT! For the landslide that we want, he should not take black Independents for granted. And if he keeps his mouth shut, he might win some black Republicans.
Go for the landslide, Joe. Keep your mouth shut.
This is the man we want to represent us overseas. This is the man we want to have greeting foreign dignitaries. This is the man we want to clean up Trump's mess the way Obama cleaned up behind Bush.
I'd like to have high expectations. Maybe not a Nobel Peace Prize, but a restoration of our standing in the world.
I am NOT voting for Trump. But please, Joe Biden, raise the bar like you're running against John McCain. Make us proud instead of desperate.
As I saw on Facebook, I may wear a mask, social distance and stay at home for the next four months, but on November 3rd, me in my hazmat suit is going to the polls.
I'm not voting for Trump, but please Joe, go for the landslide. And stop saying stupid shit.
StocktonNative
(120 posts)He immediately apologized and cleared up what he meant. It was pretty obviously a "joke" in the context of that interview.
He'll just have to remind everyone that Drumpf ran on the "Obama isn't a real citizen" schtick and other slogans "Mexicans are rapists and Murderers". Because in Drumpf's mind all minorities are shit.
And, WeakWhyte Supremacist Rah Rah parties are chock full of people who are great on both sides.
Bef
KPN
(15,585 posts)righties.
Wolf Frankula
(3,595 posts)If you think they do, you'll probably help re-elect that four times bankrupt shyster tRump in November.
Wolf
OneCrazyDiamond
(2,029 posts)Why, would anything else matter? We know what not electing Joe Biden would be. The die is cast.
question everything
(47,264 posts)As Trump being Trump.
I wish our side stopped apologizing for everything but it appears to be in our DNA.
R B Garr
(16,920 posts)sure to produce some nits to pick.
BigDemVoter
(4,149 posts)But Pussy-Grabber is still a piece of shit who is ruining the country. I don't care what Biden says. I will vote for him if I have to crawl over broken glass and burning coals to do so.
Naio
(164 posts)I dont care what Biden says .. iam still voting for him.biden is a good man not a monster like cottoN candy hair.