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    Byron York: Biden facing even more pressure on VP pick after 'you ain't black' remark
    By Joshua Nelson | Fox News

    "Biden under increasing pressure to choose minority running mate amid 'you ain't black' backlash

    Black activists are warning Joe Biden not to pick Sen. Amy Klobuchar as his running mate; Fox News contributor Byron York reacts.

    Presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is facing even more pressure to pick a woman of color as his running mate after his gaffe about black Trump supporters, Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York said Monday.

    “He has already said that he’s guaranteed to choose a woman,” the Fox News contributor told “America’s Newsroom.” “And he’s under increasing pressure now for it to be a woman of color.”

    SEN. TIM SCOTT: BIDEN'S NEW COMMENT ON BLACK VOTERS IS 'MOST ARROGANT AND CONDESCENDING' I'VE HEARD

    York said Biden was “already under pressure” before making the gaffe last week in an interview with Charlamagne tha God.

    “We’ve heard about Kamala Harris, we’ve heard about Stacey Abrams, we’ve heard about Val Demings and he said they are all on his list right now,” York said.

    Biden made controversial comments in an interview Friday morning with “The Breakfast Club,” After host Charlamagne tha God said he had "more questions" for him before November, Biden defended his record with issues affecting black Americans.

    “I tell you, if you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black,” he said.

    Biden walked back the remarks later the same day, saying: “I shouldn’t have been so cavalier.”

    "I shouldn't have been such a wise guy ... No one should have to vote for any party, based on their race or religion or background," he said.

    But the remarks drew swift criticism from across the political spectrum, in particular from the Trump campaign, which sought to highlight the remarks.

    York said that “it is not good” for Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., that a Politico report revealed that "black activists" warned Biden about her record with African-Americans. The report noted that Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., - another on Biden's shortlist - does not face such concerns.

    York said the issues stem from Klobuchar's handling of police shootings from her time as a prosecutor. Overall, York said Biden cannot afford to "alienate" any portion of the minority community if he hopes to win in November."
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    Quote Originally Posted by Earl View Post
    Byron York: Biden facing even more pressure on VP pick after 'you ain't black' remark
    By Joshua Nelson | Fox News

    "Biden under increasing pressure to choose minority running mate amid 'you ain't black' backlash

    Black activists are warning Joe Biden not to pick Sen. Amy Klobuchar as his running mate; Fox News contributor Byron York reacts.

    Presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is facing even more pressure to pick a woman of color as his running mate after his gaffe about black Trump supporters, Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York said Monday.

    “He has already said that he’s guaranteed to choose a woman,” the Fox News contributor told “America’s Newsroom.” “And he’s under increasing pressure now for it to be a woman of color.”

    SEN. TIM SCOTT: BIDEN'S NEW COMMENT ON BLACK VOTERS IS 'MOST ARROGANT AND CONDESCENDING' I'VE HEARD

    York said Biden was “already under pressure” before making the gaffe last week in an interview with Charlamagne tha God.

    “We’ve heard about Kamala Harris, we’ve heard about Stacey Abrams, we’ve heard about Val Demings and he said they are all on his list right now,” York said.

    Biden made controversial comments in an interview Friday morning with “The Breakfast Club,” After host Charlamagne tha God said he had "more questions" for him before November, Biden defended his record with issues affecting black Americans.

    “I tell you, if you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black,” he said.

    Biden walked back the remarks later the same day, saying: “I shouldn’t have been so cavalier.”

    "I shouldn't have been such a wise guy ... No one should have to vote for any party, based on their race or religion or background," he said.

    But the remarks drew swift criticism from across the political spectrum, in particular from the Trump campaign, which sought to highlight the remarks.

    York said that “it is not good” for Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., that a Politico report revealed that "black activists" warned Biden about her record with African-Americans. The report noted that Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., - another on Biden's shortlist - does not face such concerns.

    York said the issues stem from Klobuchar's handling of police shootings from her time as a prosecutor. Overall, York said Biden cannot afford to "alienate" any portion of the minority community if he hopes to win in November."
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    Earl, Fox News=Fake News.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trumpet View Post
    Earl, Fox News=Fake News.
    FOX News, the most watched and the most trusted cable news in America.

    The 12 people (combined) who watch CNN and MSNBC get fake news. They don't even hide the fact that they are fake news outlets. Trumper.

    That was easy ...after the fifth time that I have explained it to you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Earl View Post
    FOX News, the most watched and the most trusted cable news in America.

    The 12 people (combined) who watch CNN and MSNBC get fake news. They don't even hide the fact that they are fake news outlets. Trumper.

    That was easy ...after the fifth time that I have explained it to you.
    Earl, Fox news(Fake News) is all lies.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trumpet View Post
    Earl, Fox news(Fake News) is all lies.
    Trumper...Trumper...Trumper...

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    Guess its Tulsi Gabberd then.
    "Those who vote decide nothing. Those who count the vote decide everything." Joseph Stalin
    The USA has lost WWIV to China with no other weapons but China Virus and some cash to buy democrats.

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    It drew very little complaints across the spectrum.

    It did let the rushbodittoheads hot and trot around.

    No biggie.

    Trump cannot afford to alienate any minority or female voters
    Russian trolls and their supporters go on Ignore, automatically: no second chance.


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    Quote Originally Posted by jimmymccready View Post
    It drew very little complaints across the spectrum.

    It did let the rushbodittoheads hot and trot around.

    No biggie.

    Trump cannot afford to alienate any minority or female voters
    If it drew so little complaint why did he apologize for it? As a politician much of what you say is going to upset somebody so thus its rare to see politicians apologize because you would be doing it multiple times every day otherwise. If this didn't bother anyone, or only bothered people on the right, why apologize?

    Trump won in '16 with limited minority support. Not really following that he can't afford to alienate minority voters. (Not suggesting it's a strategy he should follow). Biden on the other can't win without strong minority support. He can't afford to alienate them. Not enough white voters to get him elected otherwise.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cawacko View Post
    If it drew so little complaint why did he apologize for it? As a politician much of what you say is going to upset somebody so thus its rare to see politicians apologize because you would be doing it multiple times every day otherwise. If this didn't bother anyone, or only bothered people on the right, why apologize?

    Trump won in '16 with limited minority support. Not really following that he can't afford to alienate minority voters. (Not suggesting it's a strategy he should follow). Biden on the other can't win without strong minority support. He can't afford to alienate them. Not enough white voters to get him elected otherwise.
    If being "cavalier" was an apology . . . nah, it was not. Trump has even less limited support this time. Biden has pulled many Trump voters and lost very, very few to him.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimmymccready View Post
    If being "cavalier" was an apology . . . nah, it was not. Trump has even less limited support this time. Biden has pulled many Trump voters and lost very, very few to him.
    Yea, doesn't really sound to apologetic...

    Who do you think he will pick?? Will this "gaff" make any difference in his choice??
    "There is no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility. His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the unhinged falsehoods he shouted into the world’s largest megaphone," McConnell wrote. "His behavior during and after the chaos was also unconscionable, from attacking Vice President Mike Pence during the riot to praising the criminals after it ended."



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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill View Post
    Yea, doesn't really sound to apologetic... Who do you think he will pick?? Will this "gaff" make any difference in his choice??
    Biden wants Amy (I do, too), but others don't.
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    dark horse coming on strong is Congressperson Val Demings ( my Congress critter)

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimmymccready View Post
    Biden wants Amy (I do, too), but others don't.
    Personally would like to see Gabby, but clinton seemed to have vetoed that... To bad........

    But Amy would be a strong choice...
    "There is no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility. His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the unhinged falsehoods he shouted into the world’s largest megaphone," McConnell wrote. "His behavior during and after the chaos was also unconscionable, from attacking Vice President Mike Pence during the riot to praising the criminals after it ended."



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    Ha! So this is boiling down to a 'John McCain picking Sarah Palin' moment. (that really didn't pan out to well for John)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack View Post
    Ha! So this is boiling down to a 'John McCain picking Sarah Palin' moment. (that really didn't pan out to well for John)
    From what I recall she was sorta pushed on him??

    However she got the position he was certainly unhappy w/ it pretty quickly & can't blame him...

    She should have bowed out, thanking them & refused it knowing full well she was totally unqualified for the job.............
    "There is no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility. His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the unhinged falsehoods he shouted into the world’s largest megaphone," McConnell wrote. "His behavior during and after the chaos was also unconscionable, from attacking Vice President Mike Pence during the riot to praising the criminals after it ended."



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