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81. Polls say Joe Biden's age isn't necessarily hurting him with young Democrats

Fri Dec 21, 2018, 02:51 AM

Dec 2018

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/12/05/polls-say-joe-bidens-age-isnt-necessarily-hurting-him-with-young-denmocrats/

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That's it, I am endorsing Joe Biden for President [View all] RandySF Dec 2018 OP

Me too iamateacher Dec 2018 #1

I mentioned a Biden/Harris ticket to my very Dem family BigmanPigman Dec 2018 #2

Too old! nt USALiberal Dec 2018 #3

Agist are we? DemocracyMouse Dec 2018 #35

Running one old white man against another old white man is not how we show the difference in our par TeamPooka Dec 2018 #37

This older white man is thoroughly Cha Dec 2018 #48

So Biden and Trump are the same? emulatorloo Dec 2018 #49

And how old art thou, oh superior youth? Why so vicious towards thy future self? DemocracyMouse Dec 2018 #54

+1 CentralMass Dec 2018 #66

Very well put. Qutzupalotl Dec 2018 #74

I'm 55 and old enough to remember the past It will be like runnning Mondale against Reagan. TeamPooka Dec 2018 #75

Walter Mondale was 56 (same as Kamala Harris will be) when he ran v Reagan in '84. Biden will be 78 Celerity Dec 2018 #89

55?! tazkcmo Dec 2018 #104

Who did you support in the 2016 primary? RandySF Dec 2018 #78

Hillary Clinton TeamPooka Dec 2018 #123

Well there goes that theory. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2018 #148

Maybe add a little racism too. Joe941 Dec 2018 #111

We talked about just this around the dinner table last night. Pacifist Patriot Dec 2018 #122

Hey I love Joe. And I think Kamala Harris should make them secretary of state when she becomes presi TeamPooka Dec 2018 #124

Did you see the Zuckerman hearing... lame54 Dec 2018 #146

Joe Biden is highly competent, but madaboutharry Dec 2018 #4

You're correct, but RandySF Dec 2018 #10

That is a valid point. madaboutharry Dec 2018 #12

Yes and Biden could deliver.. look how Healthy he looks here.. Cha Dec 2018 #50

First he would have to be elected. I don't think Joe Biden is the one who can beat Trump. pnwmom Dec 2018 #99

This!! Deb Dec 2018 #108

John Kerry would have the same advantages. femmedem Dec 2018 #109

Biden was vp during the period of our greatest loses of /democratic seats delisen Dec 2018 #102

I'm with you. I'm 100% with you on this. WheelWalker Dec 2018 #5

I think it should be Pelosi. marble falls Dec 2018 #6

Dam that would be fine. applegrove Dec 2018 #7

We may have President Pelosi sooner than we think... Qutzupalotl Dec 2018 #79

Its not so far fetched. Pence is dirty, too. That's not your imagination ... marble falls Dec 2018 #120

If Biden were elected it would be instant verification that this country wants to Stuart G Dec 2018 #8

Exactly. We're in a state of emergency. We have to right the ship. tinrobot Dec 2018 #19

Well put, both of u onetexan Dec 2018 #103

Me too. Tavarious Jackson Dec 2018 #9

AND legislative experience. LuckyLib Dec 2018 #90

I think the trend is moving in that direction BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #11

Barack Obama and Joe Biden very much operated as governing partners. Joe was fully in the thick... phleshdef Dec 2018 #13

Absolutely.. I saw it all the Cha Dec 2018 #27

I would gladly vote for him in the general. WeekiWater Dec 2018 #14

Agreed. BlueTsunami2018 Dec 2018 #15

Biden, Beto Ticket AnotherMother4Peace Dec 2018 #16

as an ardent Beto supporter from Texas, I like this combo yellowdogintexas Dec 2018 #43

Joe/Beto Sugarcoated Dec 2018 #17

+1 grantcart Dec 2018 #21

100% nolabear Dec 2018 #26

JoeBeto! Cha Dec 2018 #28

JoeBeto!!!! I like it! Kahuna7 Dec 2018 #116

I've been hedging my bets recently though Biden . . . peggysue2 Dec 2018 #18

Biden would have a huge bench from which to choose a dynamic running mate yellowdogintexas Dec 2018 #44

I agree, yellowdog peggysue2 Dec 2018 #55

We do need excellent experience in 2020.. Cha Dec 2018 #51

He does look good there, Cha peggysue2 Dec 2018 #62

Sorry, I left out "need" in my post.. fixed it! Cha Dec 2018 #67

1 guaranteed term of experience Garion_55 Dec 2018 #20

"One Term"? djacq Dec 2018 #22

he's been my choice since 45 took office green917 Dec 2018 #23

Agree. We've had enough uncharted territory. We need an experienced hand to right the ship of state NBachers Dec 2018 #24

Biden Harris... dhill926 Dec 2018 #25

Biden/Beto Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2018 #29

If Joe decides to run, I am coming that position also Randy, and if he chooses an up an coming still_one Dec 2018 #30

Havig been in the Obama/Biden Admin is Cha Dec 2018 #52

we are on the same page Cha still_one Dec 2018 #60

Same here. My ideal ticket would be Biden/Klobuchar elfin Dec 2018 #31

Joe has been my choice since I saw him speak. LakeArenal Dec 2018 #32

Biden/Schiff 2020 Heartstrings Dec 2018 #34

You funny! LakeArenal Dec 2018 #40

Adam Schiff is awesome nt yellowdogintexas Dec 2018 #45

And they wonder why young people don't vote. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2018 #33

Saw him on the UW-Madison Campus. LakeArenal Dec 2018 #41

WAPO: Polls say Biden's age isn't necessarily hurting him with young Democrats emulatorloo Dec 2018 #46

Wow.. Cool to know, emulatorloo! Cha Dec 2018 #68

young people don't vote based on age of candidates. Rubio, Paul Ryan, Ted Cruz are NOT popular with JI7 Dec 2018 #76

Well actually Lotusflower70 Dec 2018 #86

I wouldn't generalize all young people as non Biden backers Heartstrings Dec 2018 #121

I would support Joe if runs Gothmog Dec 2018 #36

You make excellent points, RSF! Cha Dec 2018 #38

I'd like to see what the newcomers have to say on the primary trail before going with Joe aikoaiko Dec 2018 #39

Beto/Biden or Biden/Beto Doreen Dec 2018 #42

But you know that never works for us. Remember Kerry? ecstatic Dec 2018 #47

I think Biden's excellent experience to hit the ground Cha Dec 2018 #53

He'd have to pick a running mate who could bring out the coalition that elected Pres. Obama. ecstatic Dec 2018 #56

I would be counting on that! Cha Dec 2018 #57

Not exactly sure what your particular interpretation of "adult" is, but I've got a feeling we're JCanete Dec 2018 #58

It's still early, but I'll agree his political stock went up today. herding cats Dec 2018 #59

Yes, and nobody is the perfect candidate.. Cha Dec 2018 #69

Biden has name recognition and a special type of charisma. herding cats Dec 2018 #84

I don't have a candidate yet, either.. Cha Dec 2018 #92

I'm one thread up on you this season. herding cats Dec 2018 #97

Inspiring post... thank you! Cha Dec 2018 #98

here's a good one for you LakeArenal Dec 2018 #91

Mahalo, LakeArenal! Cha Dec 2018 #93

Thanks, Cha. And a warm Solstice to you! LakeArenal Dec 2018 #94

Mine will be warm.. I hope yours Cha Dec 2018 #95

I will not support as a first choice in a primary someone who supported the Iraq Aar WarWhatIsItGoodFor Dec 2018 #61

The simple fact that Barack Obama chose Biden Blue Owl Dec 2018 #63

Joe would be a good choice. CentralMass Dec 2018 #64

Pass Celerity Dec 2018 #65

Actually, the youth vote is more into current events like gun R B Garr Dec 2018 #71

putting Biden up as the main foil aids Bernie a lot unfortunately Celerity Dec 2018 #77

No, it doesn't. Biden's draw is his excellent Cha Dec 2018 #80

That is not going to be the deciding factor in the election, other factors will Celerity Dec 2018 #85

That is laughable. Biden was part of a very successful R B Garr Dec 2018 #83

I see it differently (if we are only talking about Bernie v Biden, which it will not be) Celerity Dec 2018 #87

Wrong, Bernie would have to show his taxes, so it's Bernie R B Garr Dec 2018 #110

you support Biden (I think), I support Harris (for now) and neither of us supports Bernie Celerity Dec 2018 #112

The attack Dems type of compilations are the same type R B Garr Dec 2018 #113

that's is simply completely untrue Celerity Dec 2018 #114

It's absolutely a very familiar style and there is no denying it. R B Garr Dec 2018 #115

you are projecting Celerity Dec 2018 #119

This is just your laundry list of grievances against individual posters, which is R B Garr Dec 2018 #125

AOC is far more than simply being reduced to an endorsement Celerity Dec 2018 #129

You can Google AOC's name. It's just another distraction to say she is not R B Garr Dec 2018 #130

I have no idea what you are talking about, you are the one making up conflation Celerity Dec 2018 #136

You should read your post 65 instead of going on more tangents. R B Garr Dec 2018 #138

It is not an attack to quote the man himself or point to previous votes and legislative Celerity Dec 2018 #142

I said that Bernie's gun votes are more damaging to R B Garr Dec 2018 #144

Polls say Joe Biden's age isn't necessarily hurting him with young Democrats Cha Dec 2018 #81

That's a great poll, Cha! Biden is definitely very popular, and so glad R B Garr Dec 2018 #126

Mahalo for the link on Ellen's show, RB! Cha Dec 2018 #143

Sure thing, Cha! Ellen is fantastic R B Garr Dec 2018 #147

The polls say different about young Democrats support of Biden for 2020 nomination. emulatorloo Dec 2018 #128

Silly question... could Biden have Obama as a VP? Talitha Dec 2018 #70

it is unproven as of yet Celerity Dec 2018 #72

Thank you for the information, Celerity! Talitha Dec 2018 #82

your welcome! Celerity Dec 2018 #88

No. BlueStater Dec 2018 #73

It's December 2018. Maybe wait to find out who's running? Hortensis Dec 2018 #96

Good idea. n/t pnwmom Dec 2018 #100

Right. Because there are ZERO women who could be the adult in the White House, pnwmom Dec 2018 #101

That will leave 6 years shanny Dec 2018 #105

Too old and voted for the Iraq invasion RandiFan1290 Dec 2018 #106

I'm with you JustAnotherGen Dec 2018 #107

It's way, way too early to be endorsing ANYBODY as the Democratic Party nominee for president. elocs Dec 2018 #117

Agreed; gravitas is what we need right now. /nt LongtimeAZDem Dec 2018 #118

Not to mention global diplomacy. LakeArenal Dec 2018 #134

What we need is someone who understands how dangerous the GOP is. That man is Tom Steyer. StevieM Dec 2018 #127

Anita Hill, Iraq war roody Dec 2018 #131

Nether of which the Republicans can realistiically hit him on. /nt LongtimeAZDem Dec 2018 #132

But he can be hit from the left on those issues, legitimately. maxsolomon Dec 2018 #135

I doubt they'll have any traction, especially in light of the dire situation and the Gillibrand LongtimeAZDem Dec 2018 #137

We have many many many fish to fry right now. maxsolomon Dec 2018 #139

Nobody's crowning anyone; I'm joining with the OP in endorsing the person I feel is the best LongtimeAZDem Dec 2018 #141

I don't even care who it is at this point. ANYONE that can get the orange clown OUT budkin Dec 2018 #133

The only way we will ever someday see a female president...... Little Star Dec 2018 #140

We need a well seasoned hand to put humpty back together again. nt UniteFightBack Dec 2018 #145