Bill de Blasio bashed Joe Biden, saying, 'It’s past time for apologies or evolution' from him
Former Vice President Joe Biden faced a growing backlash on Wednesday for naming two Southern segregationist senators as examples of people with whom he had major disagreements but still "got things done" with in the Senate.
"We didn’t agree on much of anything," Biden continued. "But today, you look at the other side, and you’re the enemy … we don’t talk to each other anymore.” By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO. You can unsubscribe at any time. Mississippi Sen. James O. Eastland is seen in his office in 1969 in the days he was known as the “Voice of the White South.” Joe Biden cited his ability to work with him. | AP Photo. He repeatedly demonstrates that he is out of step with the values of the modern Democratic Party,” he added.
“This is why I continue to believe Biden is the dream general election opponent for @realDonaldTrump," Miller said.Despite progressives who pounced on Biden’s comments, more than a half-dozen members of the Congressional Black Caucus were quick to defend the former vice president on Wednesday, telling POLITICO that the remarks were taken out of context.
He has previously pointed to his time working with segregationists in the Senate, with whom he emphasizes that he had stark disagreements, to show that he could find common ground with Republicans in Congress if he is elected president.
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