Vice President Biden’s handlers appear to be going to new lengths to keep their boss’ antics and open-to-interpretation quips from spiraling out of control in the 24-hour news cycle.
The close attention to the vice president’s style and coverage comes after Biden set off a round of campaign crossfire over his comment that Republicans want to put people “back in chains.” Pressed anew on whether President Obama might consider dropping his No. 2 in favor of, say, Hillary Clinton, the White House is standing by the vice president.
Press Secretary Jay Carney said that decision was made “a long, long time ago” — which could explain why media coverage of Biden has been so tightly regulated lately, as aides try to prevent an off-the-cuff moment from dominating the day.
They should put on him a leash and a muzzle and make him go out in public like that! The same for Bho (the dog).
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