Biden has a history of making embarrassing and sometimes downright offensive statements.
Biden has a history of making embarrassing and sometimes downright offensive statements.
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In 2011, Biden caused a stir when he told a group of African American students that Mitt Romney wanted to "put y'all back in chains."
In 2011, Biden caused a stir when he told a group of African American students that Mitt Romney wanted to "put y'all back in chains."
In May of this year, Biden made a gaffe while speaking at a graduation ceremony at Harvard University. He told the crowd, "The bad news is, you're graduating into an economy with fewer jobs than when you started."
In May of this year, Biden made a gaffe while speaking at a graduation ceremony at Harvard University. He told the crowd, "The bad news is, you're graduating into an economy with fewer jobs than when you started."
In February, Biden drew criticism for bragging about how he and Obama had "killed" Osama bin Laden.
In February, Biden drew criticism for bragging about how he and Obama had "killed" Osama bin Laden.
In March, Biden made a remark about Indian Americans that many found offensive. He said, "You cannot go to a 7-Eleven or a Dunkin' Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent."
In March, Biden made a remark about Indian Americans that many found offensive. He said, "You cannot go to a 7-Eleven or a Dunkin' Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent."
In November 2012, Biden made a controversial comment about gay marriage, saying that he was "absolutely comfortable" with same-sex couples marrying.
In November 2012, Biden made a controversial comment about gay marriage, saying that he was "absolutely comfortable" with same-sex couples marrying.