At the start of his speech, Biden told the predominantly black audience at the historically black university that – even though they didn’t have the gifts that other schools have – they were “just as smart” and “just as smart”. President Joe Biden poses for photos with Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore during a campaign rally at Bowie State University in Bowie, Md., Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) “You’re as good as any college in America,” Biden said, adding that the federal government has set aside nearly $6 billion for HBCUs. Biden’s remarks recalled comments he made on the campaign trail in the summer of 2019, when he told a crowd in Iowa that “poor kids are just as smart and talented as white kids.” AGRICULTURE JUDGE EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR SOME COBB COUNTY VOTERS WHO NEVER RECEIVED THEIR BALLOTS Later in his speech Monday night, Biden appeared to forget the name of the candidate he was targeting. “And, of course, you got this next governor. What’s his name? Wes… Wes…”, Biden said, turning to the audience as they held up “Wes Moore” signs, looking like they were trying to help him. “Wes Moore!” Biden said after reading a sign. “The guy is the real deal, man.” He continued, “He’s a combat veteran and a Rhodes Scholar. I always worry about Rhodes scholars, though. They’re so smart. I wonder, do you know?” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Moore is running with Republican candidate Dan Cox to replace Larry Hogan as Maryland’s next governor. It has been endorsed by former President Barack Obama, Vice President Kamala Harris and talk show host Oprah Winfrey. Bradford Betz is a reporter for Fox News Digital who covers crime, politics and more.
