Posted on 09/07/2025 12:27:00 AM PDT by Libloather
Former President Joe Biden has chosen his home state of Delaware to build his presidential library — but his new board has opted against setting a budget as the former prez hunts for people willing to donate to the project.
The Joe and Jill Biden Foundation tapped a 13-member board of close confidants and former officials, including former Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and longtime adviser Steve Ricchetti, to oversee the project and raise funds to preserve the 82-year-old Democrat’s four years as president.
But Biden’s decision comes as construction of former President Barack Obama’s $850 million library and museum has sparked widespread backlash, delays and legal challenges in Chicago.
“There’s certainly folks — folks who may have been not thinking about those kinds of issues who are starting to think about them,” said Democratic fundraiser Rufus Gifford, named chairman of the library board.
“That being said … we’re not going to create a budget, we’re not going to set a goal for ourselves that we don’t believe we can hit.”
The price tag for presidential libraries has soared over the years — and a source familiar with the preliminary plans said the flagship facility could cost several hundred million dollars, CNN reported.
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Obama’s building isn’t so much a library as it is a place of worship, for his cult of personality. If Biden leaves out the temple, his library should be affordable.
I guess Hunter needs to sell a truckload of paintings.
If Dementia Joe weren’t such a lifelong a-hole and perv, I’d almost feel sorry for him. All the other recent presidents (even Nixon) leave office with a contingent of wealthy cronies who are more than happy to bankroll these library projects. Outside of his own family perhaps, no one likes or gives a crap about Joe.
Local elementary school in DE?
“Obama’s building isn’t so much a library as it is a place of worship, for his cult of personality”
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Perfectly Well Said indeed. Amen.
Enjoyed your Bio too : thank you -
I wonder how that will fly when President Trump finally proves Biden was never elected but stoked the election. Larry Nichols (a democrat from the Clinton era) said Obama stole 8 million votes from mit Romney and didn’t win that election. But, of course, cheating doesn’t bother the democrats so who cares.
Ugliest building ever
Here’s a quarter. Call me when that runs out.
Biden needs a library like the Sahara needs sand.
Very fitting for the ugliest president ever.
Another foundation registered in Delaware.
Nuthin hinky there, eh?
btw, who knew the NY Post had a since of humor:
"The 46th president’s team is looking to construct an immersive museum of his FIRST term"
One of the ugliest anyways.
True.
I agree with your feelings about Joe. I kinda feel sorry for him that he didn’t just retire, that his wife held his hand and led him along the past few years. Although that is a very minor feeling compared to my contempt for him and his wife.
BTTT
Many entire new, but empty ghost towns in Chicomland, perhaps Xiden’s commies will buy one those entire skyscrapers really cheap for a long dirt nap.
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