Biden on personal wealth: “I don’t have Barack Obama money”
posted at 9:12 pm on August 25, 2008 by Allahpundit
Via Ambinder, comedy gold from last year’s YouTube debate coming soon to an RNC ad near you. As you’ll see, this was Biden’s response to yet another attempt by The One to demagogue a Republican for his fortune. Speaking of which, what are the odds that a nutroots idea to prank McCain at the convention — ostensibly for owning so many homes — by rattling keys would be circulating just a few days after Democratic Underground reminded the left that McCain has PTSD reactions from Vietnam triggered by … rattling keys? The threads touting the idea are still coming even today, although basic human decency the fear of bad press seems to be changing hearts and minds.
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I think they pushed those hair plugs a little too far into his skull.
TexasJew on August 25, 2008 at 9:16 PM
Oh man, did Biden just inconspicuously defend Romney from Obama’s attack?!
This is gold, especially for a McCain/Romney ticket.
jencab on August 25, 2008 at 9:19 PM
You can always count on Senator Kinnock for a good laugh.
Attila (Pillage Idiot) on August 25, 2008 at 9:19 PM
Did you get the video of the huge king cab pickup OBiden drives? I bet it gets 8 mpg downhill.
tarpon on August 25, 2008 at 9:19 PM
Man, Biden’s like the Transvaal in the early days: you don’t even have to dig to bring the gold to the surface, the ground around him’s covered with it.
SuperCool on August 25, 2008 at 9:20 PM
Mrs Obama makes or made $400,000 per year. Barack can afford to work for nothing.
Elizabetty on August 25, 2008 at 9:20 PM
is this the only camera angle?
Chakra Hammer on August 25, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Totally O/T:
I hate his politics, but doesn’t Dennis Kucinich seem like the nicest guy in the world? I always have this image of him and his ridiculously tall hot wife running around giving lollipops to babies in the park.
malan89 on August 25, 2008 at 9:22 PM
I kinda like it. You get to see a lot of reactions to whatever was said.
malan89 on August 25, 2008 at 9:23 PM
$70 – $150k networth at age 65 is poor financial planning. It’s sad that a low networth becomes a badge of pride. No, you did something wrong given the salary for a Senator is $169,300.
As an aside, the hair plug jokes are such cheap shots and are quickly becoming repetitive.
JPK on August 25, 2008 at 9:23 PM
These Senators sometimes go to Washington without very much money and almost always leave multi-millionaires. They do insider trading like Pelosi or get kick backs or “gifts” like Obama’s property.
Mitt Romney earned his money and any stinking Senator who thinks there is a problem with that should explain the exponential growth of their own wealth to the American Taxpayers.
Elizabetty on August 25, 2008 at 9:23 PM
Biden is 99th out of 100 for wealth in the Senate. His income is his Senate salary and the adjunct pay he receives for teaching a Saturday course for a law school. Obviously, he’s not motivated enough to make more money. That’s why they promote the concept of a “living” wage which is ridiculous. (There’s a reason you don’t make a living running the fryer at Mickey D’s)
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 25, 2008 at 9:24 PM
Senator Hair Plug is going to be the gift that just keeps on giving!
Star20 on August 25, 2008 at 9:25 PM
But to be fair, a lot of that money is paid to Michelle just so her employer (Univ of Chicago Hospital) can get earmarks from Barry.
malan89 on August 25, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Priceless,and Biden has the same politics
and opinions as Hopey/Changey,even tho,they
appear at opposite ends!
Biden,mean’t exactly what he said of Obama,
this Liberal vice president pick,is a sham,
like a foreign women faking love for an
American only to get illegal citizenship!!!!
canopfor on August 25, 2008 at 9:26 PM
CNN has all this footage in the Can and they are just sitting on it (their Can).
mad saint jack on August 25, 2008 at 9:26 PM
And so you can see the types of ads they would run against Mitt Romney. It would be class warfare demagoguery every 10 minutes from now until November. That’s how they will appeal to their base.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 25, 2008 at 9:26 PM
Hmmmm…. Barry taking a spin as POTUS for minimum wage. Naw… resume is too thin to pull in those kind of bucks. Maybe if he also takes a shift on the fryalator in the Whitehouse kitchen we can talk. And Joe Hairplugs can work the drive thru by the rose garden. Now thats change I can believe in! /sarc
Drunken Angry Clown on August 25, 2008 at 9:27 PM
Biden could serve me fries any day.
m064404 on August 25, 2008 at 9:27 PM
No. Really. To me, he seems like a vicious glazey-eyed sociopath, or an evil dwarf from an ’80s B-movie, though less threatening because small. I suspect that in real life he’s a bit nicer than that, at least in small doses, but, if I ever saw him and Mrs Kucinich distributing lollipops in the park, I’d be tempted to alert the local emergency room regardng a possible influx of poisoning victims.
CK MacLeod on August 25, 2008 at 9:27 PM
And don’t forget about the money from the contracts with the Medical Center that went to Blackwell. And Blackwell that paid for Obama’s services (also donated to the campaigns as well).
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 25, 2008 at 9:28 PM
lol another gaffe from the You Tube debate….any more?
Ozprey on August 25, 2008 at 9:28 PM
Biden is a freaking moron . . . but I must say, that he fits in well with that Obama gaggle.
rplat on August 25, 2008 at 9:28 PM
If Biden’s net worth is so little, how’d he afford the plugs? Methinks he might have some greased offshore accounts.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 25, 2008 at 9:28 PM
RedStateUpdate
mad saint jack on August 25, 2008 at 9:29 PM
Good God what a relief. With the receding hairline I have, I thought I would have to be a millionaire to fix it. Thank YOU Biden for giving me hope.
CFL on August 25, 2008 at 9:29 PM
Hey you know who that benefits?……….
Oh man, did Biden just inconspicuously defend Romney from Obama’s attack?!
This is gold, especially for a McCain/Romney ticket.
jencab on August 25, 2008 at 9:19 PM
ThePrez on August 25, 2008 at 9:30 PM
“Biden could serve me fries any day.”
Seeing him in a paper hat would be worth it! Gotta protect the plugs don’t ya know…
Drunken Angry Clown on August 25, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Are you trying to expose his membership to the Lollipop Guild?
Ozprey on August 25, 2008 at 9:31 PM
Frick! I messed up the qoute function.
ThePrez on August 25, 2008 at 9:31 PM
While I fully support Congress working for minimum wage, I am endlessly amused by the “I am poorer that that guy” debate amongst Democrats.
Yeah, I want the homeless guy for President. He’ll know exactly what to do with the economy since he’s broke! Forget those rich people who actually manage their money well.
Maybe we should elect those people from Extreme Makeover that had their free house foreclosed on within 14 months.
Damiano on August 25, 2008 at 9:31 PM
Re: the DU keys “prank” (which I’m reluctant to dignify with a response)
Not only despicable, it’s a sign of complete desperation.
They’re screwed & they know it.
Obama routinely underperforms his polling. He’s gotta be down 3-5% at least, which should be scary indeed for the nutroots.
Purple Fury on August 25, 2008 at 9:31 PM
AND the word quote!
ThePrez on August 25, 2008 at 9:31 PM
Can we get/nominate Alfonso Rachel a.k.a. TWENTY POUND SLEDGE to be VP. He will destroy ole “PLUGS” in a debate.
joe99jpn on August 25, 2008 at 9:33 PM
LOL yeah, have to agree with you. And I will even admit that my husband admires his taste in women.
funky chicken on August 25, 2008 at 9:34 PM
Biden is either a liar or a financial moron. How does someone work in the government for 35 years not have a net worth well over $150k? Are we supposed to comforted by the fact that he’s made over $125k FOR THE LAST 17 YEARS and has only been able to accumulate 1 year’s worth of savings? He’s been in the senate since 1973. His combined salary JUST FROM THAT – not speaking fees, not consulting fees, not his book – just Senate salary is around $3.75 million.
And he only has between $75k and $150K? That’s a horrible sign of his financial acumen and not something he should be playing up.
Jeff Akston on August 25, 2008 at 9:37 PM
Why is there a sense that we want our POTUS and VP to be people who are not smart enough to make a lot of money and or fiscally conservative enough to invest and save it?
I want the smartest people running the country and smart people know how to make money.
This idea of “AlsoRan/Failure ’08″ is just stupid and goes against the American Dream.
Elizabetty on August 25, 2008 at 9:37 PM
So, who paid for that “Biden Family Compound”? That driveway looked like it cost a hundred grand. Is his wife wealthy?
flyoverland on August 25, 2008 at 9:40 PM
I question the numbers. His compound has at least two houses, both in the 1.5 million dollar range. I think the number he is referring to is his legal savings.
Can.Utility on August 25, 2008 at 9:42 PM
I’m appalled by the DU key suggestion. And these people are against torture? They sicken me.
Connie on August 25, 2008 at 9:43 PM
Torture Terrorists–Hell No!
Torture 72 y/o POWs just because they’re Republicans–Let’s Do It!
malan89 on August 25, 2008 at 9:46 PM
Leading by ‘example’ – looking out for your family, just not for his.
Entelechy on August 25, 2008 at 9:46 PM
I’m beginning to think that John McCain just very well may have been the perfect candidate for us to keep the White House this year. Any other Republican would have had the disenfranchised Clinton supporters running to vote for Obama, but Maverick’s independent streak actually makes him acceptable to a lot of those in the middle-of-the-road voters (and the Clinton supporters too).
If McCain can pick an up-and-coming member of the party that is an excellent speaker and is strong on the economy (Romney), then we can have the White House for a few more years after McCain retires.
I’ll drink to that!!
IrishMcPundit on August 25, 2008 at 9:46 PM
70-150k wow and just how dose he afford that home /compound and gas for his pick up ???
can i call BS on that ???
Mojack420 on August 25, 2008 at 9:48 PM
O’Biden doesn’t need a nest egg….the Congressional retirement plan is one of the best around.
He’ll be sucking off OUR money until the day he croaks.
ex-Democrat on August 25, 2008 at 9:49 PM
It might be fun, but it’s probably counterproductive to mention Biden’s hair difficulties. Bald people, and formerly-bald people…”looks good…I can’t even tell” do vote.
RBMN on August 25, 2008 at 9:50 PM
poor ol Biden…
high IQ = no money.
:(
johnnyboy on August 25, 2008 at 9:52 PM
and her salary increased after Obama came Senator. From around 100k to 400k….AFTER Obama got her hospital a Huge Earmark!!! talk about an obvious Kickback.
where is the media on it
jp on August 25, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Since for the most part they’re all willing to work for miniumum wage, I think some Republican should put forth a bill to pay the Senate the miniumum wage and see how sincere these lying buffoons are.
NNtrancer on August 25, 2008 at 9:54 PM
could be true, he may live large off debt. Bet all those credit card companies that are based in Delaware are good to him.
jp on August 25, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Just how much money does obamatheliar have Joe?
christene on August 25, 2008 at 9:57 PM
How many homes does Biden own?
or Summer homes?
or Cottages?
or camps,thats a Cottage without
running water,loo,or electricity?
jus sayin!
canopfor on August 25, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Heh. I’d forgotten about this exchange.
CP on August 25, 2008 at 10:00 PM
what cold wave rolled over me as “uncle teddy” was introduced at the convention tonight. the docu-mini opened with a shot of the lazy water lapped at the shore. the idea of the whole thing (docu-mini) was wound tight with tales of “uncle teddy” and how he always looks out for the little guy. i guess mary-jo wasn’t little enough to bother with.
nastybanjo on August 25, 2008 at 10:00 PM
As far as money goes, don’t worry Joe, now that you are part of the Obama Chicago gang, let me introduce you to Mr. Rezko…
poxoma on August 25, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Oh wonderful . . . the dolt hasn’t been able to accumulate any significant wealth throughout his time in the senate and now he wants to share his personal fiscal incompetence with the whole country. Why do these brain dead liberals think its great to be broke or destitute?
So, are his supporters saying something like . . . “Ok everybody, let’s all get together and elect this loser because he’s just as stupid as we are”. I know that’s absurd, but then again I’m not so sure it isn’t accurate.
rplat on August 25, 2008 at 10:02 PM
Biden is the gift that keeps on giving!
drjohn on August 25, 2008 at 10:04 PM
I wonder if Joe Biden is a “Stacked” or
“Planted” by Team Hillary!
Naw,Hillary is a good sport,a hum,
butta boom,butta bing!!haha
canopfor on August 25, 2008 at 10:05 PM
I nominate Joe Biden as the McCain campaign’s MVP!
Independent Conservative on August 25, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Slow Joe has had no incentive to save, or worry about retirement.
Under the pre-1984 Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), If Joe were to retire at the end of this term, he would collect a pension over $148,000 per year for the rest of his life.
Hence why he could not give a crap about the social security system.
phreshone on August 25, 2008 at 10:27 PM
Obama supporters will vote for him because he’s not George Bush. McCain will win because he’s not Obama.
Nostradamus on August 25, 2008 at 10:38 PM
I like how a bunch of the dems lie and say they would work their jobs for minimum wage because they want to sound humble and they know they will never have to. Also, what good is a higher minimum wage when it will just cause the cost of living to go up anyways? Dodd says he would raise it to 10.00 and hour? So what. I live on my own and make about that much with overtime and I’m up to eyeballs in credit card debt just paying for food, gas, and other necessities. How about lowering taxes on the companies I buy my stuff from so I can afford more and concentrate more on my schooling than working so much overtime.
NeverLiberal on August 25, 2008 at 10:51 PM
put the little shamrock hat on him and you have The Leprechaun
DaveC on August 25, 2008 at 10:59 PM
(He’s written a book? Really?)
Biden..
-is dangerously incompetent where being in congress for close to 40 years and not be a millionaire..
-has a mattress in his basement 5 feet thick with kickbacks
-has several numbered Swiss Bank Accounts
-Hasn’t read a book he liked enough to write..
DaveC on August 25, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Joey B is a professional politico who has spent his life living off the public’s money. He’s not worried about retirement ‘cuz he’s got the schweeeeet congressional retirement package…
But this election season, his beeeeg mouth is the gift that keeps on giving!
RocketmanBob on August 25, 2008 at 11:18 PM
This is not the Change droid I was looking for. :(
philnewkirk on August 25, 2008 at 11:22 PM
I’d do the job for Dennis’ wife….
Tim Burton on August 25, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Agreed. You can tell that they’re just pulling that out of their butts, and yet Obama has the gall to knock Romney – who happened to govern in MA without taking a salary. He worked for friggin’ FREE!!! I have yet to hear anything about another candidate on either side that impresses me quite as much as that single fact.
Andrew D on August 26, 2008 at 12:05 AM
Yeah, me too except in my dream the lollipops are laced with LSD.
CliffHanger on August 26, 2008 at 12:06 AM
last I knew, Arnie was working for free as the Governator..
DaveC on August 26, 2008 at 12:07 AM
Unless she inherited wealth, I doubt it. According to what I read about her this weekend, she has an Ed.D. from the University of Delaware, and teaches English at a Delaware community college (not a high-paying job) near their home(s).
AZCoyote on August 26, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Went and looked at the DU thread. Some vile and sick people there that seem to think that anything is fair game to get BO elected.
coyoterex on August 26, 2008 at 12:31 AM
Was it Chappaquiddick Island?
electric-rascal on August 26, 2008 at 1:03 AM
Wile E. Coyote-Supra Genius…..
sven10077 on August 26, 2008 at 1:33 AM
Hey, Let’s hold Barry to his challenge to live on the minimum wage for the next 2 years since he can afford it. No doubt, Michelle will be really happy to comply!
Buy Danish on August 26, 2008 at 7:26 AM
Joe Biden’s net worth under $100,000 is suspect! Look at Joe Biden’s house from above.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://thumbsll.virtualglobetrotting.com/4/2/42190.gif&imgrefurl=http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54387/nearby/%3Fd%3D50&h=150&w=150&sz=6&hl=en&start=2&um=1&usg=__Z4vHStCBCfevrkODhiznlTvLmrI=&tbnid=FcFhAWGlq3q_HM:&tbnh=96&tbnw=96&prev=/images%3Fq%3D%2522joe%2Bbiden%2527s%2Bhouse%2522%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DN
Kokonut on August 26, 2008 at 11:05 AM
Scroll down just a little and you’ll see a picture of Biden’s house. click on it for a better resolution.
Kokonut on August 26, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Whether he owns the house or not is still the question but certainly that house is worth at least several hundred thousands dollars.
Kokonut on August 26, 2008 at 11:08 AM
More info on Joe Biden’s supposed “net worth” about Joe Biden’s hedge fund ties.
http://richard-wilson.blogspot.com/2008/08/joe-biden.html
Kokonut on August 26, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Better link…
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/23/AR2008082302200.html
Kokonut on August 26, 2008 at 11:20 AM