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panader0

(25,816 posts) Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:17 PM Jun 2020

Basically, Biden is not just picking a VP, he's picking the next POTUS.

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Biden will not run again in 2024. The Democratic VP will be the front runner for the opening.
Also, and I hate to think it, but Biden may have health issues before 2024. I'm sure these
things factor into his decision. Pick someone who Democrats will get behind in 2024.

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Basically, Biden is not just picking a VP, he's picking the next POTUS. (Original Post) panader0 Jun 2020 OP

bullshit jcgoldie Jun 2020 #1

No way likesmountains 52 Jun 2020 #3

The tremendous advantage of incumbency alone dictates... jcgoldie Jun 2020 #5

He'll be 78 when he is sworn in. panader0 Jun 2020 #7

I seriously don't see that happening... FarPoint Jun 2020 #16

We'll see I suppose jcgoldie Jun 2020 #19

I think having this insight... FarPoint Jun 2020 #23

Otherwise... jcgoldie Jun 2020 #24

gop is going to prevent voting, no certifying, 12th amendment will be used. Eliot Rosewater Jun 2020 #2

Counting chickens, Paneder0 maxsolomon Jun 2020 #4

Yep, don't count your chickens....... walkingman Jun 2020 #8

Agreed. I just think Biden is taking his time to announce his choice panader0 Jun 2020 #11

When do candidates usually announce the VP choice? maxsolomon Jun 2020 #30

Or it might be because Trump has dragged the Republican Party down so far ck4829 Jun 2020 #6

Lets focus on winning in November ..nt Jarqui Jun 2020 #9

I've said and posted this for a long time. kozar Jun 2020 #10

In the year 2924, if man is still alive... flor-de-jasmim Jun 2020 #12

Nope. He's picking the next VP. We pick the next president. Merlot Jun 2020 #13

Like I said in the OP, his VP will be the front runner, not necessarily the candidate. panader0 Jun 2020 #15

Exactly, thanks for that. NT enough Jun 2020 #25

For me, when I think about all the advisors Biden has, the VP pick will be one of our best asiliveandbreathe Jun 2020 #14

Harris has a Democratic governor too. He would certainly appoint a Democrat. panader0 Jun 2020 #20

Good point..of course ... asiliveandbreathe Jun 2020 #27

I won't be around in 2924 tavernier Jun 2020 #17

It would be an election year though! ck4829 Jun 2020 #18

Thanks tavernier panader0 Jun 2020 #22

I think Biden may very well run...he comes from a long lived family and no reason why he shouldn't. Demsrule86 Jun 2020 #21

And why shouldn't he? If Sanders or Warren ,both similar in age as Biden, Budi Jun 2020 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author ahoysrcsm Jun 2020 #28

Typically, Democratic Party Vice Presidents aren't a good bet for election to the Presidency. BluesRunTheGame Jun 2020 #29

jcgoldie

(11,631 posts)

1. bullshit

Reply to panader0 (Original post)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:18 PM

Jun 2020

Of course Biden will run in 2024.

likesmountains 52

(4,098 posts)

3. No way

Reply to jcgoldie (Reply #1)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:19 PM

Jun 2020

jcgoldie

(11,631 posts)

5. The tremendous advantage of incumbency alone dictates...

Reply to likesmountains 52 (Reply #3)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:20 PM

Jun 2020

... that you would prop up a comatose incumbent if you had to.

panader0

(25,816 posts)

7. He'll be 78 when he is sworn in.

Reply to jcgoldie (Reply #1)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:22 PM

Jun 2020

I think he's already dropped some hints that he wants only one term.

FarPoint

(12,344 posts)

16. I seriously don't see that happening...

Reply to jcgoldie (Reply #1)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:49 PM

Jun 2020

Just my sense of the future...

jcgoldie

(11,631 posts)

19. We'll see I suppose

Reply to FarPoint (Reply #16)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:53 PM

Jun 2020

All I'm saying is when you have home field advantage nobody says "nahh lets flip a coin instead."

FarPoint

(12,344 posts)

23. I think having this insight...

Reply to jcgoldie (Reply #19)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 08:06 PM

Jun 2020

helps secure our future foothold with a strong VP...thus, this selection is critical.

jcgoldie

(11,631 posts)

24. Otherwise...

Reply to FarPoint (Reply #23)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 08:09 PM

Jun 2020

He might be interested in a weaker one?

Eliot Rosewater

(31,109 posts)

2. gop is going to prevent voting, no certifying, 12th amendment will be used.

Reply to panader0 (Original post)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:18 PM

Jun 2020

we better be ready for a response that isnt polite

maxsolomon

(33,310 posts)

4. Counting chickens, Paneder0

Reply to panader0 (Original post)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:20 PM

Jun 2020

Let's defeat the Sociopath 1st.

walkingman

(7,599 posts)

8. Yep, don't count your chickens.......

Reply to maxsolomon (Reply #4)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:22 PM

Jun 2020

panader0

(25,816 posts)

11. Agreed. I just think Biden is taking his time to announce his choice

Reply to maxsolomon (Reply #4)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:24 PM

Jun 2020

because he also thinks that person will be the next POTUS.

maxsolomon

(33,310 posts)

30. When do candidates usually announce the VP choice?

Reply to panader0 (Reply #11)

Thu Jun 11, 2020, 12:16 PM

Jun 2020

July? I don't remember; 2016 seems like a million years ago.

ck4829

(35,064 posts)

6. Or it might be because Trump has dragged the Republican Party down so far

Reply to panader0 (Original post)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:21 PM

Jun 2020

It will be much easier for us to win in 2028.

Thinking two steps ahead.

Jarqui

(10,123 posts)

9. Lets focus on winning in November ..nt

Reply to panader0 (Original post)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:24 PM

Jun 2020

kozar

(2,109 posts)

10. I've said and posted this for a long time.

Reply to panader0 (Original post)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:24 PM

Jun 2020

Grab a strong VP,, do your 4 years Joe,calm the country down, and sit back,enjoy the rest of your life. Im still on the Kamala wagon for VP also.

Koz

flor-de-jasmim

(2,125 posts)

12. In the year 2924, if man is still alive...

Reply to panader0 (Original post)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:27 PM

Jun 2020

Merlot

(9,696 posts)

13. Nope. He's picking the next VP. We pick the next president.

Reply to panader0 (Original post)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:40 PM

Jun 2020

panader0

(25,816 posts)

15. Like I said in the OP, his VP will be the front runner, not necessarily the candidate.

Reply to Merlot (Reply #13)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:45 PM

Jun 2020

enough

(13,256 posts)

25. Exactly, thanks for that. NT

Reply to Merlot (Reply #13)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 08:13 PM

Jun 2020

asiliveandbreathe

(8,203 posts)

14. For me, when I think about all the advisors Biden has, the VP pick will be one of our best

Reply to panader0 (Original post)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:42 PM

Jun 2020

We have so many women to chose from..I just don't want to lose a senate seat..unless we have a definite D in the seat...we just won't know..Thus, Val Demings IMHO fits the bill..but then we have Stacey Abrams, both women are dynamic...as are..

Duckworth, Harris, or Warren - certainly among the running..but the senate??

Just musing....

panader0

(25,816 posts)

20. Harris has a Democratic governor too. He would certainly appoint a Democrat.

Reply to asiliveandbreathe (Reply #14)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:54 PM

Jun 2020

asiliveandbreathe

(8,203 posts)

27. Good point..of course ...

Reply to panader0 (Reply #20)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 08:29 PM

Jun 2020

tavernier

(12,381 posts)

17. I won't be around in 2924

Reply to panader0 (Original post)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:50 PM

Jun 2020

nor will Biden.

Psst, check the date in your OP.

ck4829

(35,064 posts)

18. It would be an election year though!

Reply to tavernier (Reply #17)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:52 PM

Jun 2020

And something tells me they'd STILL be complaining about Hillary's emails.

panader0

(25,816 posts)

22. Thanks tavernier

Reply to tavernier (Reply #17)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 08:01 PM

Jun 2020

Demsrule86

(68,553 posts)

21. I think Biden may very well run...he comes from a long lived family and no reason why he shouldn't.

Reply to panader0 (Original post)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 07:56 PM

Jun 2020

Budi

(15,325 posts)

26. And why shouldn't he? If Sanders or Warren ,both similar in age as Biden,

Reply to Demsrule86 (Reply #21)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 08:18 PM

Jun 2020

..if either had been the 2020 candidate against Trump, would we be predicting them to serve only 1 term because of age?

Joe Biden will do what is necessary at that moment.
Lets work for 2020 first.

💙#Biden2020

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BluesRunTheGame

(1,614 posts)

29. Typically, Democratic Party Vice Presidents aren't a good bet for election to the Presidency.

Reply to panader0 (Original post)

Thu Jun 11, 2020, 08:06 AM

Jun 2020

Since the nominees began to choose their own running mates only two VP’s have become President. Truman became President upon FDR’s death and Johnson became President upon Kennedy’s death.

Hubert Humphrey ran and lost.

Walter Mondale ran and lost.

Al Gore ran and lost.

Hopefully, Joe Biden will end that losing streak.

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