To: John who wrote (14304 ) 3/8/2015 7:04:06 PM From: joseffy Read Replies (1) | Respond to It is published by the Washington Post !violent extremism , Biden made uncomfortable remarks about his familiarity with Somali cab drivers before an audience of religious and community leaders, many of whom were Muslims and of African descent. Earlier in the day, he awkwardly placed his hands on the shoulders of Stephanie Carter, wife of incoming Defense Secretary Ash Carter. A widely circulated photograph of the “inappropriate touching” incident increased speculation as to the probable causes of Biden’s behavior.In September 2014, Biden referred to unscrupulous bankers who prey on servicemen as “ Shylocks ,” referencing an anti-Semitic character; In August 2012, Biden said to a Virginia crowd that Mitt Romney’s financial plan for the country would “put y’all back in chains;” He asked wheelchair bound State Sen. Chuck Graham to stand up during a 2008 campaign appearance; In March 2010, while appearing with President Obama at the signing of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), Biden was caught by an open microphone saying “This is a big f—ing deal !”
