From
The Blaze.com - Vice President Joe Biden defended and repeated assertions he made last week that
rape and murder rates will continue to rise if President Barack Obama’s jobs bill is not passed, and had a testy moment with a reporter who questioned the appropriateness of his comments. Speaking at a
Capitol Hill rally Wednesday to promote the jobs bill, Biden repeated his earlier remarks that police layoffs in cities like Flint, Mich. have resulted in higher crime rates. “In many cities, the result has been, and it’s not unique, murder rates are up, robberies are up, rapes are up,” Biden said. Human Events reporter Jason Mattera questioned Biden on his comments after Wednesday’s event, asking whether he regretted “using a rape reference to describe Republican opposition to the president’s bill.” “I didn’t use, no no no,” Biden said. “What I said, let’s get it straight guys, don’t screw around with me….I said rape is up three times in Flint. There are numbers, go look at the numbers. Murder’s up, rape is up and burglary’s up,” Biden said. “And if Republicans don’t pass this bill, rape will continue to rise?” Mattera pressed. “Murder will continue to rise, rape will continue to rise, all crimes will continue to rise,” Biden answered. “Do you think it’s appropriate for the vice president to use language in such a way?” Mattera asked as aides interrupted him and hustled Biden away.
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‘Don’t Screw Around With Me’: Biden Defends ‘Rape’ Comments, Gets into Heated Exchange With Reporter
From The Blaze.com - Vice President Joe Biden defended and repeated assertions he made last week that rape and murder rates will continue to rise if President Barack Obama’s jobs bill is not passed, and had a testy moment with a reporter who questioned the appropriateness of his comments. Speaking at a Capitol Hill rally Wednesday to promote the jobs bill, Biden repeated his earlier remarks that police layoffs in cities like Flint, Mich. have resulted in higher crime rates. “In many cities, the result has been, and it’s not unique, murder rates are up, robberies are up, rapes are up,” Biden said. Human Events reporter Jason Mattera questioned Biden on his comments after Wednesday’s event, asking whether he regretted “using a rape reference to describe Republican opposition to the president’s bill.” “I didn’t use, no no no,” Biden said. “What I said, let’s get it straight guys, don’t screw around with me….I said rape is up three times in Flint. There are numbers, go look at the numbers. Murder’s up, rape is up and burglary’s up,” Biden said. “And if Republicans don’t pass this bill, rape will continue to rise?” Mattera pressed. “Murder will continue to rise, rape will continue to rise, all crimes will continue to rise,” Biden answered. “Do you think it’s appropriate for the vice president to use language in such a way?” Mattera asked as aides interrupted him and hustled Biden away. Read more
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2 comments:
Biden is intellectually challenged. every time he opens his mouth the media has no choice but to question Joe's comments. Being held accountable for his babble often infuriates him.
Well, Joe, rape is up amongst OWS protestors. They're not exactly like Tea Party members, are they?
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