OK, this is getting bad, folks. Remember how Joe Biden’s campaign was going to try to keep his gaffes to a minimum by scaling back public events? Well, they let Biden out in public Tuesday evening in Urbandale, Iowa, and he spoke of the assassinations of Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King … in the 1970s, the late ’70s.

JOE BIDEN speaking now in Urbande, IA: “When Bobby Kennedy and Dr King were assassinated, in the 70s—in the late 70s.” — Hamilton Nolan (@hamiltonnolan) August 20, 2019

For real? Is there a link? — (((BuffaloMeg))) (@mwolfers) August 20, 2019

I am at the event — Hamilton Nolan (@hamiltonnolan) August 20, 2019

hey man, if you remember the 60s, you weren’t there — I’m a cop, you idiot (@imacopyouidiot9) August 20, 2019

What’s a decade among old pals huh — David Gómez Trujillo ? (@DGomezTruj) August 20, 2019

a decade here, a decade there, dementia is everywhere — Akhil (@Akhil_election) August 20, 2019

If this only happened once in a blue moon, ok, everyone has a slip of the tongue. But constantly? April 4, 1968. June 6, 1968. I don't even need to look it up. I remember where I was; I remember it like it was yesterday. — Anastasia Pantsios (@anastasjoy) August 20, 2019

Speaking of late 70's… — Ace the Base (@sLOculture) August 20, 2019

This ain’t gonna work. Wake up Dems. — Joyce (@BobolinkFan) August 20, 2019

Time to move his bedtime up another hour. — thegreat45 (@tbsellick) August 20, 2019

Omfg his brain hasn't melted. It evaporated into thin air — neutral-ish-observer? (@NIshObserver) August 20, 2019

I’m grateful for his service. He could be a fabulous elder statesman. Part of being wise is knowing when to step aside. — THMathews (@THMathews) August 20, 2019

What happened to hiding him? He can't talk in public without these headlines slipping out. — Ryan ITLab (@ryanitlab) August 20, 2019

I want to know how his story ended — Brett Banditelli (@banditelli) August 20, 2019

How is he not canceled yet? — Joelle Duff (@duffthewife) August 20, 2019

I am so looking forward to the Biden-Trump debates! (I just shudder at the thought of living anywhere on this planet afterwards) pic.twitter.com/VU4xQ9CDVf — Lisa McCormick (@LisaMcCormickNJ) August 20, 2019

Doesn't he have a prompter to read from? — Claire McDaniel ????♐️ (@cmac324) August 20, 2019

Just one of his classic evening flubs as the sun goes down. Nothing to be alarmed about. — traffic is fash #traingang (@RoosedisLoosed) August 20, 2019

I think he's just trying to lose now. — Jayne Niehaus (@jaynespace) August 20, 2019

I’m a daily pot smoker and even my brain isn’t as fried as Joe’s — Neil ?? (@npmiserablelib) August 20, 2019

Done. — jeannine seery (@JeannineSeery) August 20, 2019

I like the guy but his time has passed. — Snowcow (@charsmegafauna) August 20, 2019

Out by Christmas ? — It’s a Planet Not a Star (@FuckleyB) August 20, 2019

To everyone responding with "ah, dementia", please go read about his '88 run. This isn't dementia. This is Joe's baseline. — jennifer holton (@jenniferholton7) August 20, 2019

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