‘We’re in Charge’: Biden Says Bad Economy Belongs to Obama, Not to Bush
- Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:45pm by
Madeleine Morgenstern
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Vice President Joe Biden said the troubled U.S. economy belongs to the Obama administration — not the Bush administration — in an interview with a Florida radio station Wednesday.
That his administration “inherited” a struggling economy has been a consistent talking point for President Barack Obama since taking office, but Biden told WLRN “that’s not relevant“ because ”we are are the ones in charge”:
“There’s a lot of people in Florida that have good reason to be upset because they’ve lost jobs. Even though 50-some percent of the American people think the economy tanked because of the last administration, that’s not relevant. What’s relevant is we’re in charge. And right now we are the ones in charge and it’s gotten better but it hasn’t gotten good enough. And in states like Florida, it’s even been more stagnant because of the real estate market. And so I don’t blame them for being mad. We’re in charge.”
White House press secretary Jay Carney attempted to dial back Biden’s quote Thursday, saying Biden “didn’t say that the blame for it is owned“ but that Americans ”want their elected officials in Washington to act to improve the situation.”
According to CBS, Biden also said it is “totally legitimate” for the 2012 presidential election to “understandably” serve as “a referendum on Obama and Biden and the nature and state of the economy.” He said it’s “soon going to be a choice” for Americans whether to vote for what Obama or the eventual Republican nominee are offering the country.
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Comments (100)
TADTAD
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 10:31pmNo big deal. Just part of the script. You can bet that statement has a powerful undertow attached to it.
Report Post »Restored One
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 11:41pmHas anyone seen the clips from Biden on the VIEW the other day? He was asked if he was going to still be the VP and made comment about how he tried to get out of it. Also later in the interview he commented on when Obama asked him to be VP, he clearly stated that he did not want to be consulted on decisions, he prefers to be the last in the room when decisions are made. This man may be a dummy to us, but I think he knows exactly what Obama is. Biden took the job for the title not the policies. Just sayin.
Report Post »AOL_REFUGEE
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 12:21amAfter that combination hair plug/frontal lobotomy procedure of his, he now just be ‘Biden’ his time until 2012, when he be sent back to the asylum.
Report Post »grandma7
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 2:49amIs he going to try to run against BO?
Report Post »123456789_0
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 3:35amtadtad. . . a powerful undertow? you mean like a wave in the ocean?
Report Post »chazman
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 7:13am… Biden … what an incredible train wreck. Just an absolutely clueless, stupid politician … Good Lord, what a national embarrasement. Almost as bad as Nazi Pelosi … or Hairy Reed … or Bawnee Fwank … or OBAMMY!!
Report Post »IntransigentMind
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 7:45amYes and the undertow is partly in the looting they’re doing:
Report Post »http://markamerica.com/2011/09/30/youre-being-robbed/
Ruler4You
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 9:42amYou bet your back side, it’s your economy! And it has since he took office. That’s what “taking office” means: it’s now YOUR responsibility. It‘s that way with every job I’ve ever had, that’s for sure.
Report Post »ashestoashes
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:32amJust a reminder…does anyone here remember that Joe didn’t want to run with Obama.. then when he accepted..he said in summary…that when America found out what the Obama administration had in store for them..that there was going to be a Revolution.?
Report Post »-Publius
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 11:29amI wouldnt count on this being a scripted comment. This idiot has been a liability since he took office. he was probably drunk or something. Obamba should shut this dudes face
Report Post »crackerone
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 1:04pmWaiting for him to come out in “blackface” for Halloween. He is such a “joker”
Report Post »Dougral Supports Israel
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 10:21pmObama owns the problem because he’s president. He has owned it from day one of his presidency. For once, Biden was right about something even if the PR folks think it was a gaffe. Besides, Obama has contributed so much to worsen the economy its hard to remember that the problems started just before he took office.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 3:20amI can’t believe it .. twice in one week .. I agree with Biden and with Castro!
TEA!
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 10:07pmSay it aint so JOE….HEE HEE HEE HAW!!!!!!
Report Post »OhSuzieQ
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 11:02pmlol!
Report Post »jb.kibs
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 11:23pmi think he just has to let you know “we’re in charge”… :P
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 10:06pmSounds like Joe is bailing on “O.” Dreams of grandeur I’m sure. Perhaps Hillary isn’t the only one with big ideas? Joe, in that “pea-brain” mind of his probably thinks if the boss goes down, he’ll go up. Schmuck! The only place he’s going is out the door in 2012.
Report Post »OhSuzieQ
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 11:03pmSho nuff!
Report Post »duskerhu
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 3:13amMmmm, He just got a better job, and, as ussuall, isn‘t really paying attention to what the eF he’s saying…
Report Post »herekittykitty
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 10:03pmThe guy finally speaks some truth and you all jump on him. Really? I’m no fan, but whether or not it was planned, it is true. Maybe he’s fed up with Barry too.
Report Post »AOL_REFUGEE
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 12:28amNot a chance, in that lighter-than-air brain of his.
Report Post »100 Million Patriots Standing
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 6:14amJust setting the stage – following orders to undermine Obama a bit….to potentially place Hillary in the VP or top seat. He has to give Obama a reason to remove him…
it’s all scripted…
For many companies that support Obama I look for a hiring frenzy in ‘12 to get the jobs numbers up through the election.
and if they get their top choice republican (the secret people behind the scenes- aka CFR / Soros and others) will win no matter who is president.
Report Post »mhojai
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 10:01pmI think this admission” needs to be recognized as part of a stragegy to incite violence…
Report Post »They’re “understanding it is justified” = blatantly sanctioning it.
It was not the typical Biden gaffe and not something to shrug off.
SHOWMESTATEGUY
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:58pmOh no!!! When BO hears about this Biden is going to get a spankin. Just hope he keeps his pants on.
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:39amHey Barack,
You know this economy thing is a big F’in deal!
Report Post »GoldenSage
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:57pmMaybe Biden is turning on Obama? He isn’t following talking points and he is old hat, so maybe he has decided it is time to jump the track to another train…Hillary, 2012!!! I wouldn’t want her either, but I would prefer her to Obama if I had to decide between the two. Anybody But Obama, 2012.
Report Post »auntmoxie.com
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 11:14pmThis was my thought, too. An attempt at a way out. It is true though… but I just don‘t get why he’d admit it. Seems odd.
Report Post »tbear44
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 4:10amWe can only hope… But Billary? Ughhhh, good luck with that dems.
Report Post »ares338
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:57pmAll right….telling the truth…they are up to something! Run…hide…the sky is falling!
Report Post »crookedcreek
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:57pmthe closer to the truth, the more believable the lie.
Neither Obama nor Biden is in charge of the economy. Biden is just “admitting it” because it might him seem more responsible and therefore more re-electable.
There are very few people these days who do not know with total certainty that the Federal Reserve et. al. are calling the shots for private enrichment and that Obama/Biden are little more than their lackeys.
Report Post »Karama
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:53pmO.O Is he off the meds (kool-aid)? Did he really just admit that, for real? You know he is going to be gagged put in a straight jacket and never let out of his closet again for this one.
Report Post »BOMUSTGO
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:51pmBiden is the gift that keeps on giving! Obama chose him for VP so people will think twice about bumping him off! Could you see Biden as president????
Report Post »MKFlyboy
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 9:19amI always thought the same thing. The man is nothing but life insurance for BO with lots of comic relief thrown into the bargain.
Nothing gets past Joe! LMAO
Report Post »Dodot
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:48pmHuh? The funniest part is that carney now scrambling…..i bet he is like uuughhh now i gotta to find new tactics when asked about this matter lol….this is great..that little puupet weasel
Report Post »Chr1st14n
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:47pmOrly? finally he said it
Report Post »lodgerat
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:41pmWay to go Joe..it’s about time
Report Post »NHwinter
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:39pmOf course its their economy, their lack of jobs, their bailouts, their lies about everything. The puzzling thing is that ole Joe actually said it. Was he drinking?
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:34pmObama: “Damnit Joe, you did it AGAIN!”
Report Post »Loki99
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:31pmThat is as close as I have ever heard them saying something true ir taking responsablity for something. Bet OB is having a cow and carney is going “ how do I spin this”
Report Post »parmajohn
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:29pmI Thought they “owned” it when they took office
Report Post »Deceived and Disgusted
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:29pmdid it hurt to say it Joe?
Report Post »Bill from NJ
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:27pmI truly believe Biden’s hair plugs were drilled in a little too deep.
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:25pmHe needs to be drug tested immediately. He inhaled, He inhaled.
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:22pmbiden is an idiot, to put it nicely.
“They ALL lie” is to put it succinctly.
Report Post »whatthecrazy
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:21pmWhat?
Report Post »YammusBaggus
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:24pmbasically i think Biden is the best vp in history. He is articulate and good looking.
Report Post »Ben__Franklin
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:54pmBiden was picked for VP because he is so far down the stupid list he makes Obama look smart which is a stretch…oh and Biden also does not have any ***** dialect either – right Harry….
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 3:30amYup, Biden is impeachment insurance. The guy is a brain cancer survivor — he is literally missing some of his brain. It really does explain a lot.
Report Post »jjufon
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:20pmthey are imploding
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