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In reply to the discussion: "Why Hillary Clinton could bury the Republican presidential field" [View all]Coyotl
(15,262 posts)26. Exactly. Besides, I'm not sure she will even run.
Born: October 26, 1947, age 66 already, will turn 70 during the election.
That was Reagan's age and he was incompetent well before it was over.
This is why Biden should not run either.
February 25, 2014,
Joe Biden on 2016: I'm uniquely qualified to be president
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/joe-biden-on-2016-im-uniquely-qualified-to-be-president/
Vice President Joe Biden, working the talk show circuit this week, said Tuesday he is "uniquely qualified" to be president.
Appearing on ABC's "The View," Biden said his experience working in the White House makes him a strong presidential contender who could successfully follow through on the agenda of President Obama.
"I think my knowledge of foreign policy, my engagement of world leaders, my experience uniquely positions me to follow through on the agenda Barack and I have of bringing world peace that is real and substantive," Biden said.
Biden said Mr. Obama trusts him to deliver on major tasks -- like the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq -- and that he has been an influential vice president.
Pressed by Barbara Walters, Biden would not rule out a bid for the Democratic Party nomination ..........
Appearing on ABC's "The View," Biden said his experience working in the White House makes him a strong presidential contender who could successfully follow through on the agenda of President Obama.
"I think my knowledge of foreign policy, my engagement of world leaders, my experience uniquely positions me to follow through on the agenda Barack and I have of bringing world peace that is real and substantive," Biden said.
Biden said Mr. Obama trusts him to deliver on major tasks -- like the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq -- and that he has been an influential vice president.
Pressed by Barbara Walters, Biden would not rule out a bid for the Democratic Party nomination ..........
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"Why Hillary Clinton could bury the Republican presidential field" [View all]
applegrove
Feb 2014
OP
but perception is the thing. Repukes are good at sullying reputations with spin
Pretzel_Warrior
Feb 2014
#9
I agree Obama has done a great job. I think the point that she is no longer responsible
applegrove
Feb 2014
#11
detaching herself from the current administration will make it easier for her run in 2016 no doubt.
Adam051188
Feb 2014
#15
The revisionist history that he came from nowhere was mind boggling. Here is the reception to...
stevenleser
Feb 2014
#43