Biden Got Lost in Seattle Talking 50 Yr Old Language

  

               

Joe Biden's Gay Waiter Comment Did Not Go Over Well at Seattle Fundraiser

Source: AP Photo/Mark Humphrey

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden made a comment about gay waiters at a fundraiser event in Seattle over the weekend that not only fell completely flat, but caused pushback from the wealthy donors in the crowd.

In trying to demonstrate how far public opinion in the U.S. has evolved on the treatment of the gay community, the former vice president claimed that just five years ago it would have been socially acceptable for a businessman to “make fun of a gay waiter."

“Not in Seattle,” some in the crowd shouted back. 

Biden said if that happened today the person would not be welcome back. 

“The American people are so far ahead of their leaders on this issue,” he said.

Some pointed out that the city had a gay mayor five years ago.