This headline should be self-explanatory. But before we get into his history and policy positions, let’s begin with a simple observation: Joseph R. Biden is so Republican-curious that he actually considered having a Republican as his running mate! For that to even be a prospect, there must be a fair amount of common ground between Biden and the GOP.

For instance…

Republicans are known for being anti-choice. However, former “Democratic” senator Joe Biden once voted to allow states to overturn the landmark abortion legislation Roe v. Wade. The 1981 bill, which thankfully never passed, was referred to by the National Abortion Rights Action League as “the most devastating attack yet on abortion rights.” Biden also long supported the Hyde Amendment, a 1976 bill that prohibits federal funds from being used for abortion services. He only recently reversed his position on this matter, though the proud politician emphasized that he made “no apologies for the last position.”

Republicans are known for starting the Iraq War. However, “Democrat” Joe Biden played a leading role in ginning up congressional support for the invasion of Iraq, which was infamously justified using fabricated intelligence. His vote in favor of the 2002 Iraq War Resolution has been receiving more attention lately, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. For instance, according to Vox, “in the months leading up to the vote authorizing war, [Biden] organized a series of Senate hearings, in close coordination with the White House, during which he echoed the administration’s talking points about weapons of mass destruction.” This horrific military intervention eventually resulted in hundreds of thousands of civilian deaths, cost American taxpayers more than $2 trillion, and led to the formation of ISIS.

Republicans are known for cutting social programs. However, a recent fact-check by The Intercept found that “Democrat” Joe Biden has advocated cutting Social Security for the last 40 years. He even bragged about it on the Senate floor in 1995, saying:

“When I argued that we should freeze federal spending, I meant Social Security as well. I meant Medicare and Medicaid. I meant veterans’ benefits. I meant every single solitary thing in the government. And I not only tried it once, I tried it twice, I tried it a third time, and I tried it a fourth time.”

Republicans are known for repeating industry talking points. However, “Democrat” Joe Biden has regurgitated healthcare industry propaganda while attacking the popular Medicare for All proposal. Biden’s rhetoric on the topic of Medicare for All has included claims that the policy would essentially destroy Obamacare and Medicare, leaving many Americans, particularly senior citizens, uninsured. Former Hillary Clinton advisor Jess McIntosh even referred to Biden’s statements as being “dangerously close to… Republican talking points.” And, while on the topic of politicians doing the bidding of corporations, it’s worth noting that Biden has a rather extensive corruption problem.

Republicans are known for their racism and xenophobia. Especially in the Trump era, which is a trash can fire of concentration camps, Muslim bans, and white nationalism. But “Democrat” Joe Biden has a disturbing history of racist rhetoric and policy positions, which was summarized by journalist Eric Levitz earlier this year: