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jillan

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22. Compared to Romney? Santorum? I think Biden's 'gaffes' pale in comparison.

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Thu Apr 12, 2012, 03:52 PM

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Biden: Al Franken Is A “Leading Legal Scholar” [View all] alp227 Apr 2012 OP

I think a case could be made that Cirque du So-What Apr 2012 #1

Franken is far more knowlegeable about the law and government The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2012 #6

Agreed Cirque du So-What Apr 2012 #7

He's probably far more knowledgeable that many doctors as well with that degree. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #8

In regards to the law, most certainly. LanternWaste Apr 2012 #28

The OP does not seem to have thought about the definition of a legal scholar. JDPriestly Apr 2012 #16

So, you logged onto a Democratic website to bash the Democratic VP & a Democratic Senator because... FSogol Apr 2012 #2

Biden made a fool of himself. Just like saying "Rush Limbaugh is a leading feminist scholar." alp227 Apr 2012 #36

Except Biden was just joking. FSogol Apr 2012 #39

Obama/Clinton, 2012 Auggie Apr 2012 #3

Not Clinton. I do not want to see her in government. JDPriestly Apr 2012 #17

Because you think Biden shouldn't have said this? Tough crowd. gateley Apr 2012 #35

Biden does seem to have have a penchant for gaffes RZM Apr 2012 #4

it's a small price to pay i think renegade000 Apr 2012 #10

This was not a gaffe. JDPriestly Apr 2012 #14

I don't see a gaffe either PatSeg Apr 2012 #33

Compared to Romney? Santorum? I think Biden's 'gaffes' pale in comparison. jillan Apr 2012 #22

Romney for sure has been gaffe-prone this cycle RZM Apr 2012 #25

The man has had two near-fatal brain aneurysms. Give him a break and give it a rest. nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #5

Who Biden or Al? Rex Apr 2012 #26

Joe Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #27

Holy cow, thank you so much I had no idea! Rex Apr 2012 #29

He can also do this............. thelordofhell Apr 2012 #9

FLORIDA?! zorahopkins Apr 2012 #18

He puts in Florida near the end jsmirman Apr 2012 #41

The UP is there, right below Lake Superior, & Florida dmr Apr 2012 #42

Now, that's impressive! I wish they had included his narrative. n/t Egalitarian Thug Apr 2012 #19

Man, I love Al Franken jsmirman Apr 2012 #40

Isn't Biden telling a joke? IADEMO2004 Apr 2012 #11

I read it as a joke. I don't know what the BFD is. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Apr 2012 #12

I like Biden. He is very kind. It was a bit of a joke, but I am smart enough to get it. JDPriestly Apr 2012 #13

Many states don't require a law degree to be a judge. Egalitarian Thug Apr 2012 #23

pathological? bigtree Apr 2012 #15

Franken may not be a scholar but he is a genius. EFerrari Apr 2012 #20

Someone who studies the law is a scholar. What's your point? jillan Apr 2012 #21

Oh? What late night talk show hosts make fun of Biden all the time. Rex Apr 2012 #24

Al Franken didn't get that Academy Award (C) nomination!!!!! Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2012 #30

Political science and law are not the same thing but are related. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2012 #31

Biden's a good guy. He's got Obama's back, big time. I don't wonder why comedians make fun of him gateley Apr 2012 #32

Al Franken is a damned smart fellow blogslut Apr 2012 #34

Biden can always "sound good when he's doing his "Forceful/I'm Clued In Populast Charge" KoKo Apr 2012 #37

Maybe he is Zax2me Apr 2012 #38