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karynnj

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99. I was speaking more of what you label "conversely"

Tue Aug 12, 2014, 09:37 AM

Aug 2014

I think the burden of the Presidency is grueling mentally, but the primaries may be both mentally and physically grueling.

I would say that Warren looks at least as fit - by your definitions - than Biden. I do think that all of them are old enough, that they might have to "prove" their stamina in the primaries. Biden's job as Vice President really was not as tough as Hillary's as Secretary of State. I do think that Hillary seems far more exhausted than any other Secretary of State I can think of. Kerry has had a far more daunting agenda than Hillary - both in terms of more travel and working far more delicate diplomatic missions - and he looks better than Biden on your criteria. (He has NO political ambitions at this point.)

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Is Anyone Here Interested In Seeing Joe Biden Run For POTUS? [View all] KittyWampus Aug 2014 OP

No. Jackpine Radical Aug 2014 #1

+1 Zorra Aug 2014 #56

Sure. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2014 #2

I agree. I like a nice field to start a race. TeamPooka Aug 2014 #18

i would probably vote for him if he ran JI7 Aug 2014 #3

yep rateyes Aug 2014 #4

If Joe has the fire in his belly.. I say go for it. Interested in Martin O'Malley.. Cha Aug 2014 #5

No. Nice guy and all but nahhh. CBGLuthier Aug 2014 #6

yes riverwalker Aug 2014 #7

Yes, I'd like to see him run sketchy Aug 2014 #8

Maybe 20 years ago Revanchist Aug 2014 #9

Dates of Birth: Hillary, Warren, Biden and Sanders, in order of birth merrily Aug 2014 #62

Though looks can be deceiving, I think all look younger than their age - karynnj Aug 2014 #92

I disagree. A primary season is rigorous, yes, but it is also much more limited merrily Aug 2014 #97

I was speaking more of what you label "conversely" karynnj Aug 2014 #99

As I previously stated, our opinions differ. merrily Aug 2014 #100

I never would have guessed that Sanders is the oldest of the lot. hedgehog Aug 2014 #109

As I posted somewhere on this board, maybe on this thread, if it comes merrily Aug 2014 #113

I think his mother is still alive fadedrose Aug 2014 #112

In 2008, McCain pointed out the same about his mom. merrily Aug 2014 #114

Dad passed at 67, Mom at 69, I hit 76 today!! fadedrose Aug 2014 #116

Thank you and a very happy birthday month to you. merrily Aug 2014 #120

No... monmouth3 Aug 2014 #10

Yes. nt Cognitive_Resonance Aug 2014 #11

No ballyhoo Aug 2014 #12

Yes. There should be no less than 8 candidates vying for our support. nt conservaphobe Aug 2014 #13

I am sure the nation of Africa is interested. AngryAmish Aug 2014 #14

I like Joe. lpbk2713 Aug 2014 #15

No. joeybee12 Aug 2014 #16

+1 BrotherIvan Aug 2014 #35

Yes.... CherokeeDem Aug 2014 #17

I never paid attention to him (shame on me) until posts here started mentioning him. merrily Aug 2014 #115

NO MikeW Aug 2014 #19

Yes. mwrguy Aug 2014 #20

I would. pa28 Aug 2014 #21

I agree - he voted in support of Delaware and the credit card industry hedgehog Aug 2014 #110

Love him. But, no. nt ChisolmTrailDem Aug 2014 #22

I love him, but the media would butcher him. AlinPA Aug 2014 #23

No hfojvt Aug 2014 #24

Yes iandhr Aug 2014 #25

no Nobel_Twaddle_III Aug 2014 #26

I wouldn't in the primaries GP6971 Aug 2014 #27

It would be entertaining and likely amusing. Nye Bevan Aug 2014 #28

Well, he isn't Hillary so he has that going for him tularetom Aug 2014 #29

Sadly, that's where I am, too. Jim Lane Aug 2014 #43

That's about where I am. hifiguy Aug 2014 #108

Hard-core drug warrior KamaAina Aug 2014 #30

But he has roots in PA too. n/t Motown_Johnny Aug 2014 #34

As does Bernie in NY. KamaAina Aug 2014 #74

True, although it has nothing to do with the VP running or not. Motown_Johnny Aug 2014 #84

Yeah, that's my biggest problem with him, too. Warren DeMontague Aug 2014 #88

Biden is ok Nite Owl Aug 2014 #31

Yup definately better than Hillary. craigmatic Aug 2014 #32

Hell Yes! Odds are he would have my vote in the primary. Motown_Johnny Aug 2014 #33

Yes! nt frogmarch Aug 2014 #36

no, I am not. VP is a dead end job afaic. He may hold other positions for another President but, imo Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #37

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Not one bit (nt) bigwillq Aug 2014 #39

No. n/t winter is coming Aug 2014 #40

I didn't want him last time. No. nt WhiteTara Aug 2014 #41

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No, thank you. TheCowsCameHome Aug 2014 #44

No MoonRiver Aug 2014 #45

He's welcome to run, but I'm looking for a younger candidate to support Dems to Win Aug 2014 #46

Why not? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2014 #47

Not a bit. LuvNewcastle Aug 2014 #48

I think the bulk of his support lies in people whose last name starts with the letter "B" tritsofme Aug 2014 #49

Not really, no. zappaman Aug 2014 #50

No. I like him a lot, though. MADem Aug 2014 #51

Special Envoy would be an excellent future position for him. amandabeech Aug 2014 #66

NO golden-girl Aug 2014 #52

No Kilgore Aug 2014 #53

Yes dylan33 Aug 2014 #54

Pass. Autumn Aug 2014 #55

Not since I heard Anita Hill say that he didn't help her situation when Baitball Blogger Aug 2014 #57

Yes. elleng Aug 2014 #58

Nope.. we need someone who is in their mid-50's SoCalDem Aug 2014 #59

yep krawhitham Aug 2014 #60

yes handmade34 Aug 2014 #61

The Democrats have a deep bench, yortsed snacilbuper Aug 2014 #63

No objection, IF others run as well. merrily Aug 2014 #64

Interested in a "I'll make popcorn" way? Yes. LeftyMom Aug 2014 #65

The President thinks he's the only person qualified to be one heartbeat away from The Oval Office. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2014 #67

"Only person qualified to be one heartbeat away" - No Vested Interest Aug 2014 #81

Is there someone else a single heartbeat away that I don't know about? cherokeeprogressive Aug 2014 #82

Sorry, cherokee progressive, - No Vested Interest Aug 2014 #83

Nope. (nt) scarletwoman Aug 2014 #68

No sabrina 1 Aug 2014 #69

No. truth2power Aug 2014 #70

No, I don't think he has the smarts. badtoworse Aug 2014 #71

Really? blue neen Aug 2014 #77

A lot of ageism on this thread oberliner Aug 2014 #72

Speaking as an old fart ... kwassa Aug 2014 #73

You went to Oberlin? oberliner Aug 2014 #75

well, not really. kwassa Aug 2014 #79

He could be 95, if his ideas weren't old. Warren DeMontague Aug 2014 #89

People learn and grow - even in their 70s oberliner Aug 2014 #91

I saw a lot of ageism from fellow Democrats during the 2008 season, but merrily Aug 2014 #104

No. 840high Aug 2014 #76

Yes. Iggo Aug 2014 #78

Love Joe, but his time has passed for a presidential run. No Vested Interest Aug 2014 #80

He is the seated VP and only 74 in 2016 Motown_Johnny Aug 2014 #85

Only 74? The average life expectancy of a man in this country is 76. LeftyMom Aug 2014 #94

74 is too old. No Vested Interest Aug 2014 #106

Uncle Joe is a swell guy... doxydad Aug 2014 #86

Not really. Warren DeMontague Aug 2014 #87

No. He is just a junkyard dog at this point. aikoaiko Aug 2014 #90

Mr. MBNA/Bank of America? woo me with science Aug 2014 #93

I want someone to take down the current bankruptcy laws instead of one who put them in place... cascadiance Aug 2014 #107

While he probably wouldn't get my vote in the primary. NCTraveler Aug 2014 #95

All options are open for me. Stellar Aug 2014 #96

Statistically, he is our best shot by a long shot. My money is on Joe! cbdo2007 Aug 2014 #98

Yep! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2014 #101

I don't mind it. Xyzse Aug 2014 #102

Sure, I prefer him to Hillary Clinton but would love Warren over both of them. nt NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #103

I've already seen him run for President. Bluenorthwest Aug 2014 #105

Ya. Me. fadedrose Aug 2014 #111

not really. La Lioness Priyanka Aug 2014 #117

No avebury Aug 2014 #118

Sure. His tendency to get out over his skis... Orsino Aug 2014 #119