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lapucelle

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35. I like that Biden's consistant stand on sane gun laws reflects

Sat Feb 17, 2018, 10:49 PM

Feb 2018

core Democratic party values. From our 2016 platform.

“To build on the success of the lifesaving Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, we will expand and strengthen background checks and close dangerous loopholes in our current laws; repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) to revoke the dangerous legal immunity protections gun makers and sellers now enjoy; and keep weapons of war—such as assault weapons and large capacity ammunition magazines (LCAM’s)—off our streets.”

The gun issue is going to be big in 2018 and 2020.

http://www.nytimes.com/1993/11/24/us/clash-between-2-senate-leaders-stalls-brady-bill.html

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/109-2005/s219

https://www.politico.com/story/2015/10/joe-biden-gun-control-effort-sandy-hook-214644

Biden also fought to retain Russian sanctions up until his last days of tenure as VPOTUS.

Some might contend that any politician not similarly situated has a "serious problem" going forward; it will not be overlooked by the electorate, no matter how cleverly facile the spin dissembling.

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Biden, in public and private, tiptoes toward a 2020 run [View all] TexasTowelie Feb 2018 OP

Speaking as a baby boomer, it's time for boomers to go home and tend their flower gardens. Binkie The Clown Feb 2018 #1

Agree 100% calguy Feb 2018 #6

No need to wonder why boomers are being referred to brer cat Feb 2018 #67

Throw in a tomato and basil garden and we have a deal. Blue_true Feb 2018 #7

Agree hibbing Feb 2018 #37

Agree also retired in my 60s marlakay Feb 2018 #47

Kick and rec. Kingofalldems Feb 2018 #2

I welcome his entrance. NCTraveler Feb 2018 #3

His age is a problem for me, but DavidDvorkin Feb 2018 #4

Time for fresh blood. I love Joe but I don't want to run an old white man against another TeamPooka Feb 2018 #73

I saw video of Biden speaking at a security conference in Germany. Blue_true Feb 2018 #5

He has a troubling relationship with the banks. Sophia4 Feb 2018 #14

Bernie has s few troubling issues of his own. Do we R B Garr Feb 2018 #21

You probably can find out where he stands on bank regulation by reviewing ALL of his votes.... George II Feb 2018 #24

Are we starting with the Russian memes already? Didn't we learn our lessons yet from stevenleser Feb 2018 #26

Even your favorite uncle can overstay his welcome. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2018 #8

I would happily vote for Biden. Downtown Hound Feb 2018 #9

If he runs I will vote for him. I would prefer a new face...maybe Joe Kennedy III as VP. Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #10

How disappointing if true.nt monmouth4 Feb 2018 #11

No thank you. ismnotwasm Feb 2018 #12

Where does he stand when it comes to student loans? Sophia4 Feb 2018 #13

Do we get to spam anti-Bernie propaganda? R B Garr Feb 2018 #19

Does that poster post at JPR? That more than shows questionable judgment. nt stevenleser Feb 2018 #27

The poster seems confused about Biden's gender. lapucelle Feb 2018 #54

Post removed Post removed Feb 2018 #57

I have never posted that Trump was a peace candidate. Sophia4 Feb 2018 #38

You definitely said you feel bad for people who voted for Trump as R B Garr Feb 2018 #58

In a democracy, you are entitled to your opinions as is everyone on this or any other Sophia4 Feb 2018 #69

Trump & Stein?! Stein for sure?! True LIAR Cha Feb 2018 #45

Yes, its just unbelievable that those two frauds are taken R B Garr Feb 2018 #60

You should see what The Ferret Cha Feb 2018 #61

You seem to be concentrating on only one aspect of his 45 year career, and.... George II Feb 2018 #23

I'm not saying that is all that Biden has done since he was elected to the Senate. Sophia4 Feb 2018 #40

In most Democrats' minds, and Americans' minds, the 2005 Bankruptcy Bill wouldn't be an issue.... George II Feb 2018 #44

It hasn't come up because Biden was not a presidential candidate. Sophia4 Feb 2018 #46

Unfortunately we find too many people willing to find fault with our potential candidates.... George II Feb 2018 #48

Here's some more recent information lapucelle Feb 2018 #53

I'm writing about a potential future candidate, not Biden. Sophia4 Feb 2018 #70

"I'm not saying that is all that Biden has done since he was elected to the Senate." lapucelle Feb 2018 #72

You can talk about that as soon as your candidate releases their tax returns. nt stevenleser Feb 2018 #28

... CountAllVotes Feb 2018 #33

I like that Biden's consistant stand on sane gun laws reflects lapucelle Feb 2018 #35

Biden is strong on gun laws. Sophia4 Feb 2018 #41

Would you rather have people struggling to live or struggling to pay their student debts? George II Feb 2018 #50

I'll just sit here and wait for someone to tell HIM to go away and take up knitting ... EffieBlack Feb 2018 #15

...after he gets through with the photo shoot of him washing the Trans Am. TexasTowelie Feb 2018 #17

I'm five years younger and don't look that good (and I'm in very good shape for my age!) George II Feb 2018 #25

I would support Joe in 2020 Gothmog Feb 2018 #16

I will support him or any other democrat that wins the nomination JI7 Feb 2018 #18

Same here CountAllVotes Feb 2018 #34

No thanks! Too old (4 years older than trump) and we need new younger candidates. n.t USALiberal Feb 2018 #20

I'd like to see someone younger with less history. Sophia4 Feb 2018 #42

"History"? George II Feb 2018 #51

Yes. History. Sophia4 Feb 2018 #71

No, thanks. His nice guy persona won't work in a tough campaign. pnwmom Feb 2018 #22

Imagine how those very well spoken students in Florida mainstreetonce Feb 2018 #29

Not going anywhere when his treatment of Anita Hill is rehashed.... bettyellen Feb 2018 #30

I will vote for Joe Biden if he is our candidate handmade34 Feb 2018 #31

I am half his age and would happily vote for him. NT OrlandoDem1 Feb 2018 #32

I am worried Puzzledtraveller Feb 2018 #36

Right. Sophia4 Feb 2018 #43

That is ironic. Hillary was attacked R B Garr Feb 2018 #65

Democracy is about divisiveness. Sophia4 Feb 2018 #68

This is a good argument for not having unnecessarily R B Garr Feb 2018 #66

NO THANKS Skittles Feb 2018 #39

Too.Fucking.Old. n/t X_Digger Feb 2018 #49

I think Joe Biden is perfect DFW Feb 2018 #52

aka "Decoy Joe". TexasTowelie Feb 2018 #56

I'll vote for the Dem nominee, whoever that turns out to be. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2018 #55

Hope he doesn't run. If he gets the nomination, I'll vote for him. williesgirl Feb 2018 #59

Yep. 3 major major drawbacks: Gabi Hayes Feb 2018 #62

Well this is an eye opening but not surprising OP GulfCoast66 Feb 2018 #63

I understand the age factor but if it were against Trump, that wouldn't matter much. phleshdef Feb 2018 #64

What do you think of Biden vs. Pence? MariaCSR Feb 2018 #74