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If I hear one more Republican tell me about balancing the budget, I am going to strangle them.

Vice President Joe Biden — speaking to a crowd of Democrats about balancing the budget at a Minnesota fundraiser. Biden quickly asserted that he meant it as a figure of speech.

Vice President Joe Biden — speaking to a crowd of Democrats about balancing the budget at a Minnesota fundraiser. Biden quickly asserted that he meant it as a figure of speech.

Andy Kim is a former GOVERNING staff writer.