Democratic Primaries
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I just listened to Obama presenting Joe with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. (https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287409101) In Biden's response, he talked of how the VP position has no inherent power, and says to Obama that he more than kept his commitment to Joe to help govern. He says that every single thing Obama asked him to do, he trusted him to do. That if someone asked Obama if he could get Joe to do something, Obama would say "I don't keep his schedule;" that when Obama sent him around the world, they knew that Joe spoke for Obama.
That this kind of relationship had not existed before between POTUS and VP.
So what struck me is that essentially Joe already has as close as you can get to presidential experience without actually being POTUS and is by far best situated to repair and rebuild in the most efficient and effective way possible. He already knows the job and the people both in the US and around the world - the potential cabinet picks, agency heads, etc. He will have a much shorter learning curve and broader overview than any of the others, which is very much needed at this time, more than ever.
Edited to add: Also, listening to the video, what comes across is this is a man who is well aware of his own strengths and weaknesses; a very important quality in a POTUS. He is humble.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
sunonmars
(8,656 posts)Make them all special ambassadors to rebuild our reputation around the world.
Its an all hands on deck administration required.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
KPN
(15,679 posts)in the primary.
Having said that, He's got my vote in the GE if nominated -- no question. Anything else would be suicide.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
rockfordfile
(8,709 posts)Both are beating trump
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Historic NY
(37,462 posts)that is exactly why he was sent to the Ukraine, to tell them to shit or get off the pot with their corruption. He wasn't speaking for himself.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Amaryllis
(9,527 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)operation here.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Historic NY
(37,462 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
C_U_L8R
(45,040 posts)Whether youre with him or not, this will help you know him.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Amaryllis
(9,527 posts)and his unique qualifications.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Biden's the one who'll get it done.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
eissa
(4,238 posts)Even IF Biden wins in the general (which I believe he will) I fear he will be a one-term president. The GOP will run someone younger, and if they run Nikki Haley, don't be surprised if it's the republicans that end up electing the first female POTUS.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
eissa
(4,238 posts)Let's hope he makes a wise choice for VP.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
C_U_L8R
(45,040 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Act_of_Reparation
(9,116 posts)Her food still sucks.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
pecosbob
(7,550 posts)with only the experience of a few terms in Congress. The best person to re-make our current government has already left the race.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided