Biden: New Jersey has a great governor in … Tim Kaine?
posted at 11:36 am on June 26, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
We have great fun with our Obamateurisms, but Joe Biden may need his own category soon. We knew that Biden was a Past Gaffemaster, but who knew he’d fail to correctly name the Democratic governor of New Jersey — in prepared remarks? Andrew Malcolm has the story:
For your Joe Biden Gaffe files: Washington. Mandarin Oriental Hotel. LGBT fundraiser. Hauled in about $1 mill. 33% better than last year with Michelle Obama. …
Biden also praised Tim Kaine as the “great governor of New Jersey.”
One problem: Tim Kaine’s not governor of New Jersey.
Jon Corzine (right) is governor of New Jersey (Remember, he didn’t wear his seatbelt in the state patrol car for the big high-speed crash).
Tim Kaine is governor of another state, called Virginia.
He’s also chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
Andrew reports that Biden used his TelePrompter to deliver that remark, and that it wasn’t just off the cuff. That meant that Biden, who reportedly got chosen as a running mate because of his status as an eminence grise among Democrats, apparently can’t tell Kaine from Corzine. Both of them may be out of a job soon, but still, the similarities more or less end there.
The fundraiser with LGBT leaders drew the ire of protesters, who called attendees “gay Uncle Toms” for supporting Biden and Barack Obama after the latter defended the Defense of Marriage Act in court. Biden pledged to repeal DOMA during the meeting, but apparently declined to explain how that fit with his boss’ repeated insistence that he opposes gay marriage and the administration’s defense of the law in court. That’s less of a gaffe, though, than just business as usual with administration promises.
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Let’s all stand up for Joe!
We went from Dick Cheney to this loser?
kingsjester on June 26, 2009 at 11:38 AM
gravitas.
rob verdi on June 26, 2009 at 11:38 AM
I would actually take Kaine over Corzine at this point
joey24007 on June 26, 2009 at 11:38 AM
I wonder if he knows who the Vice President is?
fogw on June 26, 2009 at 11:39 AM
I said it before and I’ll say it again: Biden makes Quayle look like a Stephen Hawking-esque genius.
Vic on June 26, 2009 at 11:39 AM
We don’t really have bench strength, do we?
a capella on June 26, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Stand Up Joe, God love ya.
mkm19602000 on June 26, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Biden, the only thing keeping BO alive.
jbh45 on June 26, 2009 at 11:39 AM
We really dodged a bullet with that Palin idiot, huh? Thanks, 52!
alliebobbitt on June 26, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Hmmm….seems Joe might be “confused” and “disoriented”…perhaps he should be removed from his job like someone else was recently?
red white and bluez on June 26, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Seriously when you look at the loons in the Democrat party, it really is frightening where this country is going. The list of their members that are nuts, incompetent or corrupt is astounding. What’s worse is that Republicans can’t beat them. It’s a sad world.
Cindy Munford on June 26, 2009 at 11:42 AM
+1000
Someone should ask him at a press conference.
Daggett on June 26, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Kaine is as much as loser as Corzine…
ladyingray on June 26, 2009 at 11:43 AM
The greatest and smartest VP since John Adams.
/sarc
cyclown on June 26, 2009 at 11:43 AM
I will keep saying this……
Joe Biden: The dumbest man in the Senate who is now VPOTUS.
SS Codename “Insurance Policy”
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on June 26, 2009 at 11:43 AM
George Dubya the Preztelnator Butthead Dipwad Moron in Chief.
Yeah, Bush may have mangled his words, but when you can’t get a prepared teleprompter speech correct…hooooo.
Bishop on June 26, 2009 at 11:43 AM
It’s sad, isn’t it?
lorien1973 on June 26, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Who knew TOTUS has an evil henchman in VTOTUS?
:-)
Buckaroo on June 26, 2009 at 11:43 AM
“Stand up, Chuck.”
Or was it:
“Stand. Upchuck?”
coldwarrior on June 26, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Got choked on that one!
ladyingray on June 26, 2009 at 11:44 AM
He clearly a net positive. He has no real role in gov’t, but gives hope to the opposition.
JiangxiDad on June 26, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Le VP est un buffoon tres grand.
angryed on June 26, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Wasn’t Kaine the idiot that claimed DE was a border state with Virginia? It’s a gaffe a minute with these people.
Anna on June 26, 2009 at 11:44 AM
…and they say there is nothing that this administration has that the late night comics can use.
This whole administration is a walking sitcom…
right2bright on June 26, 2009 at 11:46 AM
I think the plugs were inserted a little too deep and they’ve been rubbing on his brain for the last few years.
JoeinTX on June 26, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Biden is the gift that keeps on giving. Can’t wait to hear the next gaffe.
jencab on June 26, 2009 at 11:46 AM
I was just about to post the same thing.
For those who havent seen it check out our next CIC addressing the AK troops in Kosovo here.
davek70 on June 26, 2009 at 11:46 AM
I pray for the HEALTH of President O-bey every day.
portlandon on June 26, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Maybe he meant “Tom Kean”, who hasn’t been NJ Governor since, oh about 1989. At least Joe’s long-term memory is partially intact.
Logic on June 26, 2009 at 11:47 AM
I have tried really hard to have some sympathy for this dolt because:
1) He has had a couple of brain aneurysms
2) His first wife and and the couple’s 18 month old daughter were killed in a car accident in 1972.
But then, during the 2008 campaign, Biden came out and claimed that the other driver “drank his lunch” (altough the police report found that the accident was actually her fault, and that alcohol was NOT a factor).
So, he gets no quarter from me. He’s a liar, plagiarizer, and generally a stupid jackass.
Fire away, folks.
UltimateBob on June 26, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Try spelling ‘potato’, Joe. C’mon…. I dare ya!
Cody1991 on June 26, 2009 at 11:47 AM
You can have the bum as far as I’m concerned.
hillbillyjim on June 26, 2009 at 11:48 AM
I think Obama picked Biden as a health insurance policy.
BrianA on June 26, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Oh! somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright,
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
‘Cause there is no Kaine in Jersey — VP Biden has “Struck Out.”
Loxodonta on June 26, 2009 at 11:48 AM
At some point, Joe is going to be replaced with a Jack-O-Lantern on a stick with a tape recorder in his mouth.
No one will notice.
DrAllecon on June 26, 2009 at 11:48 AM
right2bright on June 26, 2009 at 11:46 AM
It is a colossal joke 24/7
bazil9 on June 26, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Kaine will definitely be out of a job soon, as Virginia law won’t let him run for reelection.
I can’t wait!
Now only if Biden would be out of a job too…
Yossarian on June 26, 2009 at 11:49 AM
It’s time to be governor of New Jersey, Tim. It’s time to be patriotic.
LibTired on June 26, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Nicely done. :-)
coldwarrior on June 26, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Please God, keep Obama safe. Otherwise………….
GarandFan on June 26, 2009 at 11:50 AM
1,000,000,00+
My thoughts exactly
thebrokenrattle on June 26, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Just when you think Biden can’t top himself, he manages to do so.
That is true talent.
Mr. Joe on June 26, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Biden actually plays an important role, he keeps the worlds dictators from making serious moves against us.
Imagine having Biden in front of the nuclear launch panel: “Hey, what’s this button for?”
Bishop on June 26, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Don’t judge
TTheoLogan on June 26, 2009 at 11:55 AM
I don’t think Obama chose Biden because he thought he was the best guy for the job, I think he chose him because he’s easy to fool and less likely to stand in his way.
Michelle Dubois on June 26, 2009 at 11:55 AM
We need to stop electing lawyers and professional politicians. If nothing else maybe we will get Bills that can’t actually be read.
Cindy Munford on June 26, 2009 at 11:55 AM
My pet pencil can do better.
blatantblue on June 26, 2009 at 12:00 PM
that is the man looking over the stimulus and looking out for the middle class.
rob verdi on June 26, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Several reasons:
Biden’s a moron
Biden’s white
Biden claims to be a foreign policy expert.
Biden has good rel. with jewish/e.coast ethnic types
Biden had name recognition
Biden’s Catholic
Not too many people wanted the job as Obama’s VP.
JiangxiDad on June 26, 2009 at 12:01 PM
That is not TRUE!
# Office Current Officer
1 Vice President Joe Biden
2 Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi
3 President pro tempore of the Senate Robert Byrd
4 Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
5 Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner
6 Secretary of Defense Robert Gates[2]
7 Attorney General Eric Holder
Sigh…
barnone on June 26, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Spot on! Only Joe. Some of the other candidates may have realized that serving as BO’ veep was political suicide. Joe’s one hellava
dudedud.Cody1991 on June 26, 2009 at 12:05 PM
The great governor of the Villages, America’s friendliest hometown!
/Joe, singing
red winger on June 26, 2009 at 12:05 PM
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Rahm Emanuel WILL NOT allow Slo-Joe Biden to be on the ticket for
Oh-Bum-ahs re-election run in 2012. Leg-Thrill Boy, Olby, and Madow must cringe every time this lobotomized clown opens his mouth at a public or private event. Keep ‘em coming, Joe.
Goldy1 on June 26, 2009 at 12:05 PM
I don’t. If it were ever necessary that Biden take the top spot, the media would turn on him in a week. Unlike Obama, his personal polling would equal the polling of the policies. Obama supporters and the press have too much invested in Obama. They have nothing invested in Biden.
BuckeyeSam on June 26, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Too bad Biden isn’t leading the charge to nationalize health care. With him as the face of govt run health care The bill would fail 100-0 in the Senate.
angryed on June 26, 2009 at 12:06 PM
I work downtown, near the Governor’s Mansion of Virginia. I would be HAPPY to walk up there and help him pack. New Jersey is welcome to him.
Sarah2053 on June 26, 2009 at 12:07 PM
In other news, Vice President Biden today condemned the violence against protesters in Iraq, and voiced his condolences over the death of Michael Jordan.
MadisonConservative on June 26, 2009 at 12:08 PM
If the Democrats really want to raise some money, Corzine and Rendell should have a limo race from Harrisburg to Trenton. And don’t close the roads – it’s more fun when they have to swerve around all the little people who are in the way.
My money is on Spendell because his driver can do over 100 without wrecking. Corzine’s guy put him into a wall at 91.
forest on June 26, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Biden’s Motto for his seal:
stultus bardus infidus
av8tr on June 26, 2009 at 12:09 PM
LOL’d…thanks, I needed that.
ladyingray on June 26, 2009 at 12:09 PM
And he has been for soooo long. That’s why I laugh so hard when Obama looks annoyed at something Biden says. What did you think he would say, something intelligent?
MamaAJ on June 26, 2009 at 12:10 PM
LOL
JiangxiDad on June 26, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Biden’s Catholic
JiangxiDad on June 26, 2009 at 12:01 PM
.
Not really. The church considers him to be a jack-catholic.
Americannodash on June 26, 2009 at 12:11 PM
# Office Current Officer
1 Vice President Joe Biden
2 Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi
3 President pro tempore of the Senate Robert Byrd
4 Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
5 Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner
6 Secretary of Defense Robert Gates[2]
7 Attorney General Eric Holder
ummmmm…seeing that, can you tell me who #8 choice is?
SDarchitect on June 26, 2009 at 12:11 PM
And these are the people telling you that you are not smart enough to think for yourself or choose for yourself. We should be in control of your healthcare, energy, education, agriculture, trade, foreign policy, defense….
sigh
Thunderstorm129 on June 26, 2009 at 12:12 PM
The biggest gaffe was speaking at these people’s event and taking their dirty money.
Akzed on June 26, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Let’s be precise with the language here. Tim Kaine will not be Governor of Virginia much longer. He and the voters don’t have a choice because of Virginia’s one term and out system.
He will be out of the job which he’s only doing part time so that he can flit around the country on DNC fundraisers. He is steadfastly refusing to disclose the extent of the travel he is doing on behalf of partisan causes and he will not tell us how much it is costing the state in travel and security to be the mouthpiece for the filthy liar’s party. But God bless Joe Biden for making me smug in my vote against this trainwreck of an administration.
highhopes on June 26, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Biden is still a little confused about those 7 extra states Obama once mentioned…so it throws him off as to who’s governor in what state.
JetBoy on June 26, 2009 at 12:16 PM
Wonder what that map of DC with Fort Marcy park circled is doing on Rahm Emanual’s desk.
highhopes on June 26, 2009 at 12:16 PM
ROFLMAO!!!!!
So Joe. What’s this I hear about you wanting to be President? LOL!!!
capejasmine on June 26, 2009 at 12:19 PM
In other news, Vice President Biden today praised the health care industry of Iran noting how many protester were being treated, and voiced his condolences over the death of Joseph Farah.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on June 26, 2009 at 12:21 PM
The voting public aren’t bothered by stupidity, habitual lying, or corruption, as long as you’re telling them what they want to hear.
We can stop gobal
warmingclimate change, have universal cradle-to-grave health coverage, borrow and spend without consequences, etc.And the evildoers (rich people and corporation) can be made to pay for it all, again, without consequences.
And every child can become a doctor, drive a Prius, and own a unicorn.
jazz_piano on June 26, 2009 at 12:21 PM
LOL! +1
Idfaciam on June 26, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Ah….Joe Biden….a mind is a terrible thing to waste.
All the botox injections are not helping.
wildweasel on June 26, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Even Dems think Biden is a moron but since Obama picked him, he is their second favorite idol so they can’t insult him anymore.
Speedwagon82 on June 26, 2009 at 12:33 PM
i would love, absolutely love to have joe biden as president. i would tune in to every word he said; every info-mercial; every townhall meeting; every press conference.
the good Lord put biden here to make us laugh. and we sure need it.
and NJ can have Tim Kaine today
kelley in virginia on June 26, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Just a quick question about the unicorn. Will we have to buy them? I thought they were free, kinda like this new health care
schemescam. And if we have to buy unicorns, will there be a tax deduction?Cody1991 on June 26, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Joe Biden is the best life insurance policy Barack Obama will ever have.
David2.0 on June 26, 2009 at 12:38 PM
No and worse yet, you will be taxed on unicorn “emissions” under the cap and trade ponzi scheme.
highhopes on June 26, 2009 at 12:43 PM
God love ya Joe. You make my day on a daily basis!
DuctTapeMyBrain on June 26, 2009 at 12:46 PM
Ha! Clever. I just knew it was some sort of trick. ;)
Cody1991 on June 26, 2009 at 12:46 PM
God love ya, Joe.
Here! Here! :)
Dr Evil on June 26, 2009 at 12:48 PM
Well, I’m sure he just got them mixed up because they look like twins separated at birth.
tru2tx on June 26, 2009 at 12:51 PM
and the worms ate into his brain
Greg Toombs on June 26, 2009 at 1:02 PM
Vice-President dumbass was probably “thinking” of Tom Kean, who was the Republican governor of NJ from 1982-1990.
RadClown on June 26, 2009 at 1:08 PM
Maybe Corzine shaved his beard, and it threw the VTOTUS off his game. Or maybe Biden got on the wrong Amtrak train out of Wilmington. Raisin’ Kaine in Joyzy.
Next Biden introduction: Sarah Palin, governor of the great state of Alabammy. Ya know, one of those A-words.
Steve Z on June 26, 2009 at 1:09 PM
It won’t matter if they dump Biden or not. By 2012, the economy will be in such bad shape that Barry could pick the real Messiah as his running mate, and he’d still lose.
AZCoyote on June 26, 2009 at 1:13 PM
Here is a Joe Biden gaffe reported by The Detroit News:
Say it ain’t so Sloppy Joe!
O/T: Detroit City Council Pro Tem Monica Conyers – pleaded guilty to a felony today in connection with a city bribery scandal. Her husband is U.S. Rep. John Conyers, D-Detroit.
ReagansRight on June 26, 2009 at 1:27 PM
As a long time resident (45 years) of Virginia, I wish that Kaine were governor of New Jersey.
sdd on June 26, 2009 at 1:31 PM
Please Joe, get on the subway and be the man who never returns.
hip shot on June 26, 2009 at 1:34 PM
The more I see Biden in action the more I believe that he did get the VP slot because his son, Beau Biden, had Larry Sinclair arrested and held for 72 hour which prevented Sinclair from giving a speech about him and Obama in the back of a limo doing drugs and other sordid things…
CCRWM on June 26, 2009 at 1:39 PM
That’s just Biden trying to squeeze a couple of bucks out of the LGBT crowd. Kaine could pass for McGreevey, just a little fatter with less hair.
LevStrauss on June 26, 2009 at 1:45 PM
I forgot, is his name Joe or Dick?
Mr. Grump on June 26, 2009 at 1:46 PM
…and 69,498,215 voted for this dynamic duo? Proof that intelligent life is rare here. I would be able to stand this comedy show for another three and a half years if wasn’t affecting our freedoms and pocketbooks.
Beam me back up Scottie!!!..I need a change from this planet!
Nalea on June 26, 2009 at 1:53 PM
Joe Bidet: the azzhat that keeps on giving!
And SNL dedicated its last season to annihilating Sarah Palin.
I know, the patients took over the asylum. They won!
Makes me want to puke. All over joltin’ Joe!
Sweet_Thang on June 26, 2009 at 1:56 PM
Wow, I’m sure glad that bimbo Sarah Palin isn’t VP. I mean with her being so dumb and everything. These times call for somebody with brains, like Joe Biden. The guy’s an f’n genius!!
/snarc
mr.blacksheep on June 26, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Secretary of the Interior – so, Ken Salazar.
Does barnone know something we don’t about the guy?
http://dramabutton.com
Siobhan on June 26, 2009 at 2:03 PM
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