Bill Press: Why Not Joe For 2016?

[Purveyor]

By Bill Press - 06/08/15 04:37 PM EDT

As Americans, one of the things we do best, and one of the few times we are able to pull together, is mourning, as we did last week in profound grief over the tragic loss of the dynamic, young, courageous and talented public servant Beau Biden, son of Vice President Biden.

He was considered a sure bet to be Delaware’s next governor, and was a probable future senator and president, until he was struck down at only 46 years of age. Delaware residents and Americans nationwide joined the extended Biden family in three days of moving celebration of Beau Biden’s life, capped by a personal and highly emotional eulogy by President Obama.

And one central theme dominated all the tributes: that Beau Biden, as remarkable as he was, got his courage in the face of adversity, his dedication to public service, his unbounded patriotism, and his love for the downtrodden from his father, of whom he was almost a carbon copy.

In many ways, last week’s testimonials were about both Beau Biden and Joe Biden.

Which raises an important question: In all the talk about the Democratic candidates for president in 2016, why isn’t Joe Biden at the top of the list?

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http://thehill.com/opinion/bill-press/244332-biil-press-why-not-joe-for-2016

Well at least I wouldn't have to get 'shit-faced' on election day before heading to the polls, as I would have to be, in order to pull the lever for clinton.

[femmocrat]

1. I would vote for him.

I love Joe and I'm proud to support him.

[tech3149]

2. BP is about as centrist and corporate friendly as you can get

I consider his thoughts in that context and evaluate them accordingly.

[kenfrequed]

3. Even without Biden

You don't have to support Hillary. We have Caucuses and primaries to spare and Bernie Sanders is surging like crazy in the polls.

He can win the primary and he will win the election if he does. I can't guarantee you won't get drunk on election day but if we can get Bernie elected you can save the drinking for After you pull the lever and the results are in!

[jehop61]

4. Perhaps

the Vice President realizes family is more important than personal ambition, and doesn't want to run? He's 72 and now needs to help heal his loved ones after tragedy. Bill Press should leave him alone

[LiberalEsto]

5. Please let's leave Joe alone while he grieves for his son

The next few months are not a good time for him to be making a huge decision like this.

[bigwillq]

6. I would not vote for him.

Eight years of Biden near the White House is enough, imo.
I want someone new. Not a Biden. Not an Obama. Not a Clinton. Not a Bush.

[madinmaryland]

7. Joe will not run, unless for some unforeseen reason he ends up as POTUS in the next few months.

[marble falls]

8. Why not John Kerry?

[Purveyor]

9. Good question? eom