Evidently the son of Vice President Biden — Beau Biden — doesn’t follow the politics of a battleground state. Speaking to North Carolina Democratic party faithful this weekend at the party’s big fundraising dinner, Biden attempted to throw red meat to the crowd. Apparently he’s never met the very unpopular Gov. Beverly Perdue.

“I’ve never met a successful politician who didn’t run again,” said Biden, the Delaware attorney general.

The crowd collectively groaned. Biden’s line sounded similar to what Republicans say about another governor who isn’t seeking re-election: North Carolina Democrat Bev Perdue.