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Drunken Irishman

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1. I guess it depends on the situation...

Reply to Pryderi (Original post)

Tue Nov 20, 2012, 06:46 PM

Nov 2012

In 2008, Bush didn't endorse anyone until it became apparent McCain was going to lock up the nomination. Had Cheney run, though, I suspect he would've endorsed him. Clinton backed Gore in 2000, even though Bradley was running.

http://lubbockonline.com/stories/121299/nat_121299048.shtml

But my guess is that if Hillary lets it known she's running, Biden won't run.

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Do 2 term presidents endorse primary candidates at the end of their term? [View all] Pryderi Nov 2012 OP

I guess it depends on the situation... Drunken Irishman Nov 2012 #1

Remember that Cheney had to be wheeled out in January 2009. Bucky Nov 2012 #6

Yes...that's their history... Drunken Irishman Nov 2012 #7

Typically no. nt bluestate10 Nov 2012 #2

He can wait until the convention then 100% back Hillary to win in the general. graham4anything Nov 2012 #3

my recollection is that they typically stay silent to avoid "sucking the oxygen out of the room" unblock Nov 2012 #4

I doubt Biden will run. He'd be 74 on Inauguration Day 2017. Bucky Nov 2012 #5

I would expect the president would publicly stay neutral democrattotheend Nov 2012 #8