When you voted for Joe Biden, did you think he would be a two-term President?

[kentuck]

Or did you vote for him because he was the best person to defeat Donald Trump?

And you did not believe the country could stand four more years of Trump and Putin?

Joe Biden was a candidate of necessity, in many ways.

Is it too early to talk about 4 more years?

[NewHendoLib]

1. I was just thinking "please, no more TFG. Stop the madness!"

[Doremus]

51. same

And he was the party's nominee.

[Crunchy Frog]

52. Yep. Pretty much that.

[Cracklin Charlie]

2. Best person.

I love Joe Biden, and I would be thrilled to have him as president for four more minutes, or four more years.

Every minute he spends as president is a gift to this country.

[jrthin]

3. +1

[PatSeg]

5. Same here

I really thought he was the best person for the job and he has surpassed even my highest expectations. If we can have four more years of this kind of leadership, we will be blessed.

[redstatebluegirl]

8. Me too.

[gulliver]

55. +1

[underpants]

4. There's nothing in his actions that suggest a second term

He came in ablazing.

I voted for him because he was easily the only person who could do the job.

[Beautiful Disaster]

6. I felt he was the best Democrat to beat Trump and I think he's the best to win in 2024.

I think if he does not run in 2024, it'll be very hard for the Democrats to hold onto the White House.

[SharonClark]

7. I voted for him because he was the nominee of the Democratic Party.

I will vote for whomever is the nominee of the Democratic Party in 2024.

[Tree Lady]

36. Same here

He has done a great job so far, not clicking all my boxes but then I am more progressive and he is dealing with a few nutty dem senators and a supreme court clearly on the far right.

[ananda]

9. I voted for him bc he was not TFG.

I'm glad I did, and will do so again!

[secondwind]

10. I think Biden himself said he would be a

one-term President. Correct me if I’m wrong, please.

[Lars39]

14. He stated that again a few weeks ago, too.

[maxsolomon]

26. Where was this?

You would have thought there'd be a post on DU about it...

[Lars39]

27. In a press conference...sorry, can't remember topic.

[maxsolomon]

29. OK, well this is a year ago:

https://www.npr.org/2021/03/25/981260663/biden-says-he-expects-to-run-for-a-second-term]

In the first news conference of his presidency, President Biden confirmed he plans to run for reelection in 2024.

"That is my expectation," he told reporters, noting the endeavor is several years away.

[Lars39]

33. Nope, what he said recently was just the opposite.

I'll see if I can find the video.

[Lars39]

43. Sorry for the delay...I think I misheard,

although there's not a definite "yes." Here's his response March 24...

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/03/24/remarks-by-president-biden-in-press-conference-7/

Markus, with Der Spiegel.

Q Thanks, Mr. President. There’s a presidential election coming up in 2024. And as you know, there are wide- —

THE PRESIDENT: You’re kidding.

Q Yes. (Laughter.) It’s true. And there are widespread concerns in Europe that a figure like your predecessor, maybe even your predecessor himself, might get elected president again. So, are there any steps, anything you’re trying to do and NATO is trying to do here, these days, to prevent what you’re trying to do becoming undone two years from now? Thank you.

THE PRESIDENT: No, I — that’s not how I think of this. I’ve been dealing with foreign policy for longer than anybody that’s involved in this process right now. I have no concerns about the impact —

I made a commitment when I ran this time. I wasn’t going to run again, and I mean that sincerely. I had no intention of running for President again and — until I saw those folks coming out of the fields in Virginia carrying torches and carrying Nazi banners and literally singing the same vile rhyme that they used in Germany in the early ‘20s — or ‘30s, I should say. And then, when the gentleman you mentioned was asked what he thought — and a young woman was killed, a protester — and he asked — was asked what he thought, he said, “There are very good people on both sides.” And that’s when I decided I wasn’t going to be quiet any longer.

And when I ran this time — and I think the American press, whether they look at me favorably or unfavorably, acknowledge this — I made a determination: Nothing is worth — no election is worth my not doing exactly what I think is the right thing. Not a joke. I’m too long in the tooth to fool with this any longer.

And so, we’re a long way off in elections — a long way off. My focus of any election is on making sure that we retain the House and the United States Senate so that I have the room to continue to do the things that I’ve been able to do in terms of grow the economy and deal in a rational way with American foreign policy and lead the world — lead the — be the leader of the free world.

So — but it’s not a — it’s not an illogical question for someone to ask. I say to people at home: Imagine if we sat and watched the doors of the Bundestag broken down and police officers killed and hundreds of people storming in, or imagine if we saw that happening in the British Parliament or whatever. How would we feel?

And one of the things that I take some solace from is: I don’t think you’ll find any European leader who thinks that I am not up to the job. And I mean that sincerely. It’s not like, “Whoa…” It’s that — that —

The point is that when — the first G7 meeting I attended, like the one I did today, was in Great Britain. And I sat down, and I said, “America is back.” And one of the — one of my counterparts, colleagues, a head of state, said, “For how long?” “For how long?”

And so, I don’t blame — I don’t — I don’t criticize anybody for asking that question. But the next election, I’d be very fortunate if I had that same man running against me.

Thank you very, very much.

[Wingus Dingus]

11. I didn't think he was planning to serve two terms, and I still don't.

[Chainfire]

12. Biden was not my first choice, in the primaries, but I am sure as hell glad that he was elected!

He has proven that my initial judgement was wrong. However, to answer the question, I figured him to be a one termer simply based on his age. He is now burdened with the problem that great Presidents face; he is honest and decent. It will almost assure that he will not be electable a second time. (think of Carter) The big problem today, is who can fill his shoes? If we fail to elect a Democrat to the President's office next time, it may well be the end of any pretention of being a Democracy.

I am very pleased with the way that Biden has handled his responsibilities, he will be remembered as one of the great ones. That puts me in a significant minority according to the polls.

It is easier to elect a blusterous clown to the office of President, than a good person. So yes, I think that Biden will be a one termer. Perhaps we will need to run a big busted, small minded, filthty mouthed, blonde and blue, bombshell, hater, next time to win over some of the Fascists in order to retain the office.

[iemanja]

13. No, only because of his age

I thought he'd step aside for his VP, but I could well be wrong at this point.

I didn't vote for him because of that, but it is what I thought would be the case.

[MacKasey]

15. My first choice in 2020

I think we need him for 2 terms! We need a steady hand on the wheel.

[Cracklin Charlie]

22. Biden was my first choice in 2008.

I wanted Joe two terms, then his Vice President Obama could be elected President and serve 8 years. Hillary Clinton as Obama’s VP.

A girl can dream.

[LakeArenal]

17. Yes Damn it. I hate this discussion on DU.

I think it’s divisive and antiDemocrat at this point.

Edit to add this thread minutes before this:

James Carville Has Had It With Democratic Whiners

https://crooksandliars.com/2022/04/james-carville-has-had-it-democratic

James Carville Has Had It With Democratic Whiners
"If we can't stand in there for Joe Biden and talk about the great things he's done, then we don't deserve to win this election in 2022," the Democratic strategist said.
By Susie Madrak — April 14, 2022

[867-5309.]

18. Kind of mixing the primary and general elections

When you voted for Joe Biden, did you think he would be a two-term President?

I really wasn't thinking about this. We so badly needed TFG to become TFG.

Did you vote for him because he was the best person to defeat Donald Trump?

I didn't vote for him in the primary.

[mcar]

19. He was the Democratic nominee

who else would I have voted for?

That said, I thought he was best suited to defeat TFG and get us through Covid.

He has succeeded way beyond my hopes.

I never gave the length of his term a thought.

[Irish_Dem]

20. Biden was the only person who could do the job.

Beat Trump and repair the damage.

[onecaliberal]

21. Yes, absolutely.

[Cuthbert Allgood]

23. No. I would have voted for whomever the Dems had on the ticket.

I, personally, feel he is too old to run for another term. That said, if he is on the ballot, he has my vote.

[Takket]

24. Honestly it was something that never crossed my mind

[FakeNoose]

25. Joe Biden was my first choice of all the Dem possible candidates

I believed the rumors that he might consider stepping down after one term and defer to Kamala Harris. However the first 1.2 years of Biden's term have been so great that I hope he decides to stay and run again.

If he decides he can't do another 4 years because of age and energy, I'm OK with Kamala taking over. If that happens, Pete Buttigieg should be her running mate. (Or perhaps Jamie Raskin.)

[maxsolomon]

28. He was the Democratic candidate. I will never vote for a Republican.

By the time my State voted, the primaries were essentially over - he was the choice of African-American voters in the South. If that's who they want, that's who I support.

I don't think any of the other candidates would have beaten President Sociopath. It had to be a moderate.

[Arazi]

31. No. He said he'd only be 1-term. I was for Elizabeth Warren

But will happily vote for Kamala Harris in 2024.

That said, if Joe decides to run again I will very happily work for him, donate and vote for him.

The global world order has changed drastically. Joe’s a great “uniter”. We’re lucky to have him

[uponit7771]

41. No he did not

[FrankBooth]

32. Yes, and I still do

NM

[Doodley]

34. Strong Biden supporter, but in 2024 we need a candidate who won't be defined by the other side,

somebody who will punch back as hard as he/she is being hit.

[Celerity]

50. if Biden doesn't run in 2024, the Dem primaries are going to be an all-out shitshow I fear

Anyone who does not support Kamala Harris for POTUS from the start is likely going to be skinned alive by certain sectors. The worst of her social media supporters (none are official of course, she would never stoop to their level) are some of the nastiest trolls on social media. Some of them make the majority (not all, the worst of the Bernie Bros are just as rotten) of the Sanders supporters look like cub scouts/brownies.

I will never forgive the worst (both so-called KHivers and the Bros/TYT attack dogs) for the viscous anti-LGBTQ attacks on Pete (for example, pumping up and pushing a deranged ex SB City Council member who attacked Pete and gays in the military by posting a pic of a bloke fucking a dog), plus the attacks on Warren (the so-called KHive founder calling a female PoC Warren campaign supporter a sell-out coon, etc), and attacks on Biden, before he surged and became the obvious winner.

If winning the general is the only thing that matters (and it is in my mind) then I am not convinced atm that VP Harris is the one can most likely pull that off if Biden chooses to not run, (I think he runs so hopefully this can all be avoided) so I am pretty damn sure I will be square in the target sights if I choose (my mind is still open) to support another candidate in the primaries.

Oh happy days possibly ahead.

sigh

[dsp3000]

35. He's doing a great job for the shit cards he's been dealt with. Better than other D 2020 candidates

would have i think.

[Iggo]

37. I never think that the first time around.

[pinkstarburst]

38. He was the democratic nominee

Obviously I was going to vote for him.

I never believed he would be a two term president and I still do not.

Biden has doing an outstanding job shepherding the country through multiple crises and is exactly the person we need in this moment. But the Feinstein thread should give everyone pause.

I think when we get into fall of 2023, he will announce he is not running for a second term. I would love to see either Buttigieg or Harris on the ticket, preferably as running mates.

[Celerity]

39. both, 2 terms and smash Trump

[uponit7771]

40. YES !!!

[DFW]

42. Not clear if primary or general was meant

If primary, my first choice (Jay Inslee) dropped out early, and then it was between Biden, Klobuchar and Mayor Pete. For me, any Senator who had publicly urged Al Franken to resign was automatically disqualified, so that eliminated Sanders, Harris, Warren, Booker and Gillibrand. By the time the Texas primary took place, Biden was the only obvious choice left for me.

Interestingly enough, a Republican strategist asked me for my prediction on the upcoming Democratic ticket back in December , 2019. I made sure to specify—prediction or preference? She said, “prediction.” I said Biden-Klobuchar. She was shocked but noted it (why my opinion should have mattered to a seasoned political strategist, I don’t know—I’m no professional pundit).

If the general election was meant, I can only say, are you kiddin’ me?

I think if Biden’s health and stamina hold out, he can certainly handle a second term. I find that FAR preferable to yet one more embarrassing bloodbath of a Democratic primary. I suspect I’m not alone in that sentiment.

[gldstwmn]

44. I thought there was certainly the possibility of a second term.

I thought he was the best person to beat Trump. The country could not have withstood any more of compromised Trump. I will happily vote for him again.

[WarGamer]

45. I didn't ponder that... I just voted to get rid of TFG.

[brooklynite]

46. There's an election in November; talk to me after that.

[Kaleva]

47. I voted for our nominee. Didn't have to put any thought into it.

[Greybnk48]

48. I voted for Biden because I knew he would be solid.

He has shocked me in so many ways I can't believe it! His response to COVID has been excellent (while facing headwinds from the NutJobs).

I did not expect him to pull away from the right, right, right of center Democrats of the Clinton era, but much to my joy he has moved us back to where I feel much more comfortable.

I did not expect him to be such a strong leader when the shit hit the fan in Ukraine. I'm so proud of him stepping up and acting like the leader of the free world.

I didn't expect him to stand strong on women's rights, including reproductive rights. I think we will see more from him on this front.

I'm thrilled with his environmental stance; defending and helping the poor and working poor; and defending public schools.

So I guess it was a vote for someone I trusted, rather than tfg. But I would be thrilled if Joe is fit and willing to do 4 more years.

[BlueTsunami2018]

49. I thought he was the best bet to beat Тяцмр.

I called the ticket more than a year out.

I would have preferred someone else but I didn’t think anyone else could win. However, with that said, I like Joe well enough and think he’s doing a good job, he has my full support.

I don’t think it matters now. He’s going to run in 2024. If the fascists run Piss Wig again, I think Joe wins again. But against someone else, I’m not so sure.

[Demsrule86]

53. Yes, I want Biden for two terms...it would be madness to give up the incumbent advantage and

I don't see any candidate emerging who can win the rustbelt...should Fetterman win the Senate, he should run in 2028.

[Poiuyt]

54. Both

I voted for him because he was the best person to beat Trump, but I thought he'd step aside after one term.

[ecstatic]

56. Primaries or general? By the time the primaries were in GA,

Biden was in the lead but I honestly don't even remember who I voted for in the primaries. I assume I picked Biden to stop Sanders (but almost everyone had dropped out, right?). My brain is fried from all the nonstop bullshit under tfg's reign of terror.

As far as the general, um, yeah. I wasn't worried about how long he would serve. Just focused on getting tfg out. One thing at a time! lol