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In reply to the discussion: I was wrong about Vice President Biden. [View all]relayerbob
(6,544 posts)74. Yes, I hope so too!!
We had a solid field of candidates and in the end, things sorted themselves out quite well, IMO. Many of those folks will be advisors or Cabinet members.
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Not only that, Biden said explicitly in his town hall yesterday that he is a transitional president
Claustrum
Oct 2020
#6
Biden has made it clear he's open to re-election. I think he doesn't over think it.
Thekaspervote
Oct 2020
#77
"We Democrats have a really deep bench. They have a really deep swamp. " Best post of the day!!!
BComplex
Oct 2020
#20
I would have voted for whoever won the primary. But I felt from the beginning that
Demsrule86
Oct 2020
#18
I was concerned about his age but I always thought he had the best chance against Trump
MakeTXBlue2020
Oct 2020
#19
I was always all in for Joe. I figured if he was good enough for Obama, he was good enough
Dream Girl
Oct 2020
#22
Yeah, that works better. Things are terrible, but they've been worse. We baby boomers...
NNadir
Oct 2020
#92
My parents were children of the depression. Both were World War II veterans.
Dem2theMax
Oct 2020
#93
Your awareness and vision are commendable! Your story is one of coming full circle. I needed to
Ninga
Oct 2020
#33
His Gettysburg speech today is amazing. I agree with you, and proud of
somaticexperiencing
Oct 2020
#43
During the primaries, I'd have been ecstatic if Warren won...so smart, inventive, caring, just
Karadeniz
Oct 2020
#53
Agree and his choice of Harris will confirm just how good a decision maker he is.
grantcart
Oct 2020
#71
Turns out all his past painful tragedies, and ability to keep moving on,makes him the perfect choice
crimycarny
Oct 2020
#76
Biden is a good, decent man. Yes, he has a good platform and a great running mate.
PatrickforO
Oct 2020
#79
Thank you everyone for your replies, I did not expect so many. I really just
jezebel321
Oct 2020
#83
I did not go in with the thought that it was the party deciding the primary winner.
LiberalFighter
Oct 2020
#84
Totally agree. I look & see the total chaos/Indecency of trump. Then I see Biden & he is calming,
Vivienne235729
Oct 2020
#89
He's the real deal. Plus, he has been a public servant for years. He knows.
Progressive Jones
Oct 2020
#95
I've always been a Biden fan, even when he ran for Prez. I was thrilled when he was chosen for VP!
napi21
Oct 2020
#101
i hope my 18 yr old first time grand daughter Bernie lover feels the same way...
samnsara
Oct 2020
#102