This story was originally published by the WND News Center.
Joe Biden, after decades as a politician on some fairly good salaries in Washington, and after his family took in tens of millions of dollars in what appeared to be an influence peddling scheme during his time in office, now is a former president, and is trying to make a bit of income from giving speeches, like so many out-of-office politicos.
He's signed with an agency and outlined his demands: $300,000 per speech, plus a jet if travel is involved, plus expenses for a full staff to accompany him.
But, it seems, no one is buying.
A comment at the Gateway Pundit delivered a devastating assessment of Biden: "Apparently, there isn't much of a market for angry, yelling, incoherent babbling speeches from former presidents who have difficulty forming sentences."
It was the New York Post that revealed, "It's not just Biden family artwork that's struggling to sell these days. Former President Joe Biden's attempt to bill $300,000 per speaking appearance is finding few takers, The Post has learned — as some of his own former aides say it's time for the 82-year-old to leave the spotlight for good after reminiscing about 'colored kids' Tuesday in his first public address since leaving office."
Biden has established a reputation for telling wild and untrue stories during his days campaigning and in office.
His speeches typically feature long periods of mumbling, interspersed with sudden bouts of shouting and screaming.
"I'M NOT KIDDING" is a popular insert on just about any topic.
Biden has been known to call on dead people while speaking, and often insults listeners, once calling someone a "dog-faced pony soldier."
The Post reported that a source familiar with Biden's "faltering speaking career" confirmed the $300,000 price tag.
Biden has been represented since February by the Creative Artists Agency, and delivered his "first public speech since leaving office Tuesday, stumbling when he referred to 'colored kids,'" the report said.
He had spoken earlier, but nobody covered it.
The Post's source said, "CAA is having trouble booking gigs, which isn't surprising."
The report cited Biden's "history of peddling glaring inaccuracies before his political career came to a crashing end when he delivered incoherent debate remarks that prompted a Democratic mutiny."
The CAA declined to comment to the Post on the topic.
