Former Vice President Joe Biden pointed to two segregationist senators as examples of colleagues he could work with during an era where 'at least there was some civility' in the Senate
Former Vice President Joe Biden pointed Tuesday evening to two segregationist senators as examples of colleagues he could work with during an era where"at least there was some civility" in the Senate.
Biden's remarks provoked strong criticism from his 2020 Democratic rivals, with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker saying Biden was"wrong" and calling for an immediate apology and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio saying the former vice president is"out of step with the values of the modern Democratic Party.
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