A crazy Florida reporter goes all Republican talking points on Joe Biden.
Key quote:
BW: You may recognize this famous quote: "From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs." That’s from Karl Marx. How is Senator Obama not being a Marxist if he intends to spread the wealth around?
JB: (blinks in disbelief) Are you joking? Is this a joke?
BW: No.
JB: Is that a real question?
BW: That’s a question.
I think he handled himself pretty well though. Great Biden Comeback:
BW: What do you say to people that think Obama will turn the U.S. into a socialist country like Sweden?
JB: I don't know anyone that thinks that except the far-right wing of the republican party.
Nice zinger at Barbara West!
Thanks NoisyWithdrawal for this point:
Biden so disliked West's line of questioning that the Obama campaign canceled a WFTV interview with Jill Biden, the candidate's wife.
"This cancellation is non-negotiable, and further opportunities for your station to interview with this campaign are unlikely, at best for the duration of the remaining days until the election," wrote Laura K. McGinnis, Central Florida communications director for the Obama campaign.
Email Barbara here: barbara.west@wftv.com
Let her know what you think. = )
UPDATE: Here is the same reporter sucking up to McCain (big surprise).