“I’m told I get criticised by the new left,” he said, referring to a group of popular new left-wing Democrats that includes congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. “I have the most progressive record of anybody running for the United- “
He then corrected himself, saying: “Anybody who would run.”
As the diners rose to their feet and chanted “run Joe run”, he laughed and insisted, “I didn’t mean it!”
Uh-huh.
Joe Biden says he’s running in 2020 – then corrects himself
The former vice-president appeared to say he was a 2020 candidate – before saying he ‘didn’t mean it’