During tonight’s debate, Joe Biden corrected his words to refer to Cory Booker as the “future president.”

"You're dipping into the Kool-Aid and you don't even know the flavor."

Sen. @CoryBooker had time for Joe Biden tonight. #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/QV1Ep8v9td

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“The fact is, the bill that the president— excuse me, the future president here,” Biden said as he grimaced and reached out to put his hand on Booker’s arm.

Moments later, Booker responded, “I’m grateful that he endorsed my presidency already.”