(CNN) – If Sen. Joe Biden was hurt that Republican operative Karl Rove called him a “big blowhard doofus” at an event in Minneapolis Monday, he didn’t show it.
On hearing the news, Biden grinned and said “he’s a great American.”
The blog Politicker ME reports that at a Maine delegate breakfast at the Republican National Convention, Rove, the so-called “architect” of the Bush administration, called Biden a “big blowhard doofus.” Biden, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, is notorious in Washington for being talkative at Senate hearings.
Later, in response to a different question, Rove is reported to have asked "Is there press in this room?"
Biden addressed the criticism during a flight on his campaign plane Monday evening. A reporter asked if the senator would now answer to “Senator Doofus.”
“You can call me anything you want,” he said. “I learned a long time ago you can call me anything you want.”
Both political parties have made a point in recent days to draw down partisan rhetoric as Hurricane Gustav threatened the Gulf Coast. Biden said he would have no trouble drawing his sword in the weeks to come.
“I don’t think we’ll have any trouble resuming the campaign,” he said. “I guess Karl did it already. I guess he didn’t get the memo.”
Biden’s campaign spokesman quickly released a statement rebuking Rove for the comments.
“It’s more than a little sad that with another hurricane heading for the Gulf Coast, Karl Rove is up to the same old attack politics that he practically patented while helping dig a deep hole for our country to get out of,” said Biden Spokesman David Wade. “Americans deserve better, especially at a time like this.”
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Karl Rove is a big blowhard doofus not Biden. Why isn't this guy in jail for all counless felony that he has commited.
I can't believe the child/boy & coward that is Karl Rove has gall to show is face in public. But then he is the epitomy of the Republican Party. Birds of a feather.
Christopher,
The Bush administration is one criminal activity after another-have you not read any of the books out there, nor listened to anything but Fox? Try Keith Olbermann for a few nights and listen to some truths.
The one we got convicted, Libby, Bush illegally pardoned so he wouldn't talk. And he prides himself on grabbing as much power to the Executive branch as he can get away with. Unfortunately, the Dems haven't had a majority to impeach them all, but it may still happen. And you will blame it all on the left, no doubt. Do some reading-you'll be shocked and angered at the abuse of power in the White House.
Don't worry...Biden is more of a flip flopper than obama...what a pair......HE IS THE ONE WHO SIAD obama WAS NOT QUALIFIED TO RUN THE COUNTRY...big deal ...he has been campaigning for months...he has not had to make one decision for this GREAT COUNTRY...his biggest decisions......WHAT TO WEAR FOR THE DAY
And Karl Rove is called Kaptain Corrupt for being the architect of one of the most corrupt constitution destroying administrations in history.
Shouldn't this Rove guy be in Jail?
Sticks and stones...
Go Joe. Sensible people don't listen to Rove's drivel...
So is Rove now officially an RNC mouthpiece or does he just slither out from under a rock now and then to act like a ten-year-old?
If Karl Rove insulted me I would take it as a compliment and smile.
I'd rather be a doofus than an arrogant criminal who is only avoiding prison due to the power of big oil.
One more of Karl Rove's distractions to keep us off the issues. It's part of his republican plan.
NO MORE MCWAR !!!!!!
Why isn't Rove in jail for refusing to testify????????
I guess they want to pick up where the primaries campaigns left off. The trick are not going to work this time America is watching.
Obama/Biden 08/12.
Who is Karl Rove, and why would I care about his opinion?
On November 5th, I'll be calling you Vice President Biden!!!!
LOL!! "He's a great American."
Fantastic response
Biden should only stop speaking in Congress once Rove starts speaking under oath.
Rove should keep his big rat trap shut
You tell him Joe. Tell him his a MCSNAKE!
love Joe Biden, it's to bad he's hooked up with the empty suite Obama. Joe is better than that!
We all know that Karl Rove is dysfunctional. Nobody with an ounce of sense would listen to anything he has to say.
DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!
Just an uneducated man making an uneducated remark. Go get a degree, Rove
On November 5th, America will calling you Vice President Biden!!!!
Give me a break – if Rove said anything nice about ME I'd worry!
Ugh...Karl Rove is a doofus AND a criminal. All in good time, people...we just need to sit back and watch the sinking Republican ship. What really makes me laugh is that many of my co-workers and friends are changing their minds about McSame and voting Democratic. Even my brother...a die hard Repub, who up until a week ago thought McSame was awesome, has changed his mind and is voting Democratic.
I love being right.
Obama/Biden '08!
Really Rove was talking about himself. He finally decided to look in the mirror and that's what he saw.