Johnny Carson used to warn novice comedians against following established stars... it's almost impossible to recapture the audience's attention.
Joe Biden is no comedian... although his presidency is a joke; nevertheless, he ignored Johnny Carson's advice and invited Barack Obama, an established star, to the White House to celebrate the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.
Joe Biden shuffled to the microphone and continuously wiped spittle from his lips as he attempted to make jokes during his slurred-words introduction. Barack Obama then took the podium and proceeded to wow the attendees, which wasn't difficult when comparing the two on stage. There was no small sense of nostalgia amongst the crowd as the former president spoke, all were pining for the halcyon days when a presidential speech was at least intelligible.
Afterwards, audience members were invited on stage... every single one of them flocked to the former president; Barack Obama was encircled, everyone wanted their moment with the established star... selfies were snapped by the hundreds.
Meanwhile, stage left, standing all alone and looking bewildered, Joe Biden shuffled in circles without direction or purpose. Even after the stage was cleared, as Barack Obama worked the rope line, Joe Biden lagged behind; nary a single person reached out to shake his hand, no one attempted to engage him in conversation. He called out several times, "Barack, Barack," but his former boss totally ignored him. It was pitiful... and a clear illustration of just how little respect Joe Biden really commands.
The event also provided an up-close and personal comparison between Joe Biden and Barack Obama, and it was stark. The former was old, morose, pale, feeble, washed out... and washed-up. The latter was energetic, hale, and hearty; with that big toothy smile, he remains charming... the center of attention.
The problem for democrats, liberals, and their media allies is that all their nostalgia faded the moment Barack Obama climbed into the limo that took him to the private jet that whisked him back to his mansion in Martha's Vineyard... or Hawaii. Their elation ended when the afterglow blinked-out and they realized who was left behind.
Joe Biden quickly forgot any embarrassment he may have felt, any humiliation he might have experienced. But that's nothing new... Joe Biden forgets a lot of things. And after a nice warm bath, a glass of Ensure, and a nap...
He won't remember a thing.
