VP-elect Joe Biden: Barack Obama can meet high expectations; sort of!

Vice President-elect Joe Biden said on Larry King last night that the high expectations set for Barack Obama can be met and that he can regain our place in the world, which, according to Islamists and Democrats alike, is at the bottom of the barrel:

Biden:  "So the truth of the matter is this new administration -- our administration has a gigantic task and responsibility, but also a real opportunity. And I think Barack Obama -- although the expectations at home and abroad are very high, I think he has the capacity to meet the expectations of getting this economy back on track and reestablishing our place in the world."

But then later on he said:

KING: OK. The world's view of America, do you expect it to change? Right now, I think we're viewed militarily around the world, aren't we?

BIDEN: Well, I think we are and you know, you asked me earlier if I am worried about the exceedingly high expectations that people have for President Barack Obama. And I said domestically, I wasn't so worried about that, but internationally I am. I have been contacted by so many world leaders. Their expectation for Barack's presidency is overwhelming. They are so hungry to have an American leader who they think has a policy that reflects our stated values, as well as one they can talk to.