Biden sees himself as a two-term president

[DonViejo]

BY AMIE PARNES - 03/24/21 06:00 AM EDT

Joe Biden campaigned on being a “transition” president during a pivotal time in the nation’s history, saying he’d take the reins away from former President Trump and return the country to normal. But now more than ever, those around him say he’ll make another bid for the presidency.

“I don’t think there’s any reason to say that he won’t,” said one longtime adviser to the president. Another Biden ally added that Biden hasn’t told associates that he wouldn’t be running again.

“So we all assume that he is,” the ally said, “contrary to this sentiment that he’ll be a one-term president because of his own volition.”

Biden, who will turn 79 later this year, is the oldest president in the nation’s history. If he runs again in 2024, it will undoubtedly open discussions about his age and ability to handle the job.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/544622-biden-sees-himself-as-a-two-term-president

[PatSeg]

1. I think that he will go for two terms

provided he remains healthy and fit. I believe that if he thinks he isn't up to a second term, he will step aside, but the odds are he'll probably run for reelection. He will want to finish what he's started.

[Joinfortmill]

2. Let's keep focused on this term and agenda.

[Johnny2X2X]

3. Joe is in great shape.

And no matter what they say, Trump will run in 2024 too, so age will be an issue for him too.

[apnu]

4. Trump already tried the "joe is old tactic" and it didn't work.

The GOP will try that again? Have they nothing new?

[DemocracyWins]

5. Don't think there was any doubt

He would run for a second term, as long as he was physically and mentally fit by then. The media has been speculating that he wouldn’t, to try to drum up drama.

[LakeArenal]

6. I never doubted he would and I voted for two terms.

[PortTack]

7. Really pleased to hear that! Look at the great job he is doing, and popular- bodes well for us

[mvd]

8. Should be up to Joe

He has been looking good lately. And we have a very capable and good VP in Harris if Biden can’t or doesn’t want to run again.

[PJMcK]

9. Let's see, Mr. Biden has been President for 64 days

This subject is a bit premature.

A lot is going to happen in the next few years.

I voted for Mr. Biden and if he's our nominee, I'll vote for him again. This speculation seems kind of silly at this time.

[FSogol]

11. Exactly, just The Hill playing their daily, "the Democrats are divided" card. They got nothing else.

It's the laziest journalism ever. SSDD

[FSogol]

13. OFFS: "where I wouldn't be able to vote for a democrat"

x ?

[PrinceHakeem]

12. I think it would be good for the party to have a backup plan. Just in case.