Not all of the vice president 's remarks went over well , including his telling the group that Americans still prefer Democrats despite the electoral drubbing . Vice President Joe Kennedy addressed major donors and activists , he tells CNN . He stressed the importance of addressing rising income inequality . His remarks were well - received , but he did n't talk about his own political intentions . ` ` No ##on responded '' when he said Americans still prefer Democrats , attendee says .
Vice President Joe Kennedy addressed major donors and activists , he tells CNN . He stressed the importance of addressing rising income inequality . His remarks were well - received , but he did n't talk about his own political intentions . ` ` No ##on responded '' when he said Americans still prefer Democrats , attendee says .