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Biden picks location for presidential library — but opts out of budget as $850M Obama center sparks controversy
NY Post ^ | 9/06/25 | Anna Young

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.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Books/Literature; Business/Economy; Conspiracy; History
KEYWORDS: brandon; budget; controversy; fjb; hussein; library
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Brandon filled his pants in front of the Pope. Put that in there.
1 posted on 09/07/2025 12:27:01 AM PDT by Libloather
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To: Libloather

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.


2 posted on 09/07/2025 12:34:11 AM PDT by Berosus (I wish I had as much faith in God as liberals have in government.)
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To: Libloather
Barack Obama’s $850 million library and museum has sparked widespread backlash, delays and legal challenges in Chicago

The legal challenges have long been settled. The problem is Obama's contractors can't make basic concrete.

3 posted on 09/07/2025 12:36:12 AM PDT by Right_Wing_Madman
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To: Libloather


A place for his child groping and hair sniffing to be forever recorded.
4 posted on 09/07/2025 12:37:33 AM PDT by Telepathic Intruder
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To: Libloather

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.


5 posted on 09/07/2025 12:42:39 AM PDT by irishjuggler
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Local elementary school in DE?


6 posted on 09/07/2025 12:50:58 AM PDT by FLNittany
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To: Libloather
How much could it cost to put an Auto-Pen in a room in an assisted living facility?
7 posted on 09/07/2025 1:06:21 AM PDT by nuke_road_warrior
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To: Berosus

“Obama’s building isn’t so much a library as it is a place of worship, for his cult of personality”
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Perfectly Well Said indeed. Amen.
Enjoyed your Bio too : thank you -


8 posted on 09/07/2025 1:22:22 AM PDT by InkStone (ONLY returning to Faith in God, thru Jesus Yeshua, will save America)
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To: nuke_road_warrior

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.


9 posted on 09/07/2025 1:23:49 AM PDT by Cowgirl
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To: Berosus

Ugliest building ever


10 posted on 09/07/2025 2:19:55 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: Libloather

Here’s a quarter. Call me when that runs out.


11 posted on 09/07/2025 2:23:39 AM PDT by Candor7 (Ask not for whom the Trump Trolls,He trolls for thee!<img src="" width=500</img><a href="">tag</a>) )
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To: Libloather

Biden needs a library like the Sahara needs sand.


12 posted on 09/07/2025 2:31:47 AM PDT by Bullish (My tagline ran off with another man, but it's ok---- I wasn't married to it.)
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To: Sacajaweau

Very fitting for the ugliest president ever.


13 posted on 09/07/2025 2:32:20 AM PDT by Bullish (My tagline ran off with another man, but it's ok---- I wasn't married to it.)
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To: Libloather

Another foundation registered in Delaware.

Nuthin hinky there, eh?


14 posted on 09/07/2025 2:33:46 AM PDT by mewzilla (Swing away, Mr. President, swing away! 🇺🇸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿)
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To: Libloather
let the fools piss away as much of their money as they want to on a biden "library": less to bribe future Democrat office holders with ...

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"

15 posted on 09/07/2025 2:36:37 AM PDT by catnipman ((A Vote For The Lesser Of Two Evils Still Counts As A Vote For Evil))
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To: Sacajaweau

One of the ugliest anyways.


16 posted on 09/07/2025 2:39:00 AM PDT by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
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To: Bullish

True.


17 posted on 09/07/2025 2:40:05 AM PDT by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
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To: irishjuggler

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.


18 posted on 09/07/2025 2:50:28 AM PDT by quilterdebbie (We will endeavor to persevere!)
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To: Berosus

BTTT


19 posted on 09/07/2025 2:53:33 AM PDT by nopardons ( )
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To: Libloather

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.


20 posted on 09/07/2025 2:57:12 AM PDT by quantim (Victory is not relative, it is absolute.)
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