2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumSure sounds like Biden is running in 2016
Said he doesnt think its the last time he's going to vote for himself when asked by a reporter that question
woodsprite
(11,913 posts)darkangel218
(13,985 posts)GLOBAL LIBERAL
(19 posts)He is not a good candidate. Period
We have had Dukakis, Gore, Kerry. We don't need more setbacks with poor candidates
He may be vice president but I am not sure he is good as a standard bearer for the party
I really hope Hillary throws the hat in the ring and some party big wigs tell Biden to move out of the way
We don't want a Bradley/Gore scenario
FleetwoodMac
(351 posts)... after all, it can be argued that he single-handedly turned the President's campaign around with his debate performance.
Let's also not forget that the President has repeatedly expressed his appreciation for the role Mr. Biden plays in the administration. Notwithstanding that, Mr. Biden is a powerful figure in Congress. He was in the thick of things during the debt ceiling crisis in 2011.
He is not polished like many others, but his gruff honesty resonates with the common man.
And many still do not realize how much Mr. Biden has sacrificed for the party and nation. Did you know that he is probably the "poorest" man in the Capitol? He' still paying his mortgage, fyi. It was a deliberate decision on his part to turn down private offers for board seats and other private positions.
TroyD
(4,551 posts)And while age by itself is not determinative, I think that would make him the oldest nominee ever.
Me thinks he is setting up for his son
bushisanidiot
(8,064 posts).
woodsprite
(11,913 posts)I understand she's planning (or says she is planning) on running again. I guess her piggy bank is getting empty.
awake
(3,226 posts)and if any are still on the fence this might help them back to our side
He's just revving people up. Unless he takes a shot at something like governor in Delaware!
JohnnyBoots
(2,969 posts)what ever he does in 4 years. One of my all time favorite public figues, blue collar guy who made it big - the honest way - through hard work. I'd also love to see Beau in a national race one day!