In related news, Slate’s Christopher Beam argues that Biden’s made so many gaffes in his life that it’s “hardly news” and “hardly matters” in the scheme of things. One wonders if he ever took the same opinion with regards to Bush’s many gaffes? (h/t: P.J. Gladnick)

But, but, but whatever happened to the idea that this man is “1 heartbeat from the presidency”??? Biden’s many incredibly stupid comments make him a laughing stock and only proves the imcompetancy of an Obama administration. Can you imagine the chaos caused by this buffoon if he were to be president of the Senate?? Ohhhh it matters Mr. Beam, and it certainly matters more than the craziness that you people devolved into over Trig Palin. Do these apologists actually think that the American People take them seriuously. No they aren’t in the tank for Obama, my tush!!! These fools make me sick. – Lorica