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(19,429 posts) Wed Nov 8, 2017, 09:07 PM Nov 2017

Joe Biden knew he could beat Hillary Clinton but feared negative campaign, he writes in new memoir [View all]

Joe Biden knew he could beat Hillary Clinton in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination but decided not to run because he feared a “stop at nothing” smear campaign by her supporters, he reveals in a new memoir.

The man who served as Barack Obama’s vice-president remains a favourite among party faithful, many of whom believe he would have fared better in the states that delivered the White House to Donald Trump.

His words are certain to deepen splits among Democrats following their defeat and reignite speculation the 74-year-old is preparing for one last run.

In Promise Me Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship and Purpose, due to be published next week, Mr Biden discusses his decision not to stand in the wake of his son Beau’s death.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/08/joe-biden-knew-could-beat-hillary-clinton-feared-negative-campaign/

This title will be released on November 14, 2017.

https://www.amazon.com/Promise-Me-Dad-Hardship-Purpose/dp/1250171679

Biden is to start promoting the book with an appearance on the NBC's Today show on Monday and an extended book tour which will see him appear on stage with big names including Stephen Colbert, Aaron Sorkin, the writer of the West Wing, and Maria Shriver, Arnold Schwarzenegger's ex-wife and a member of the Kennedy clan.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5060025/Joe-Biden-Hillary-backers-stop-nothing.html

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Joe Biden knew he could beat Hillary Clinton but feared negative campaign, he writes in new memoir [View all] FarCenter Nov 2017 OP

Oh boy... Lucky Luciano Nov 2017 #1

Silly to make this about hrc vs. Joe B. elleng Nov 2017 #6

Where's the part about the negative campaign in? lapucelle Nov 2017 #15

Second and third paragraph after that FarCenter Nov 2017 #18

Those paragrahs are about supporters and backers, lapucelle Nov 2017 #24

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2017 #64

Joe Biden Talks About His New Memoir, Promise Me, Dad. elleng Nov 2017 #2

Post removed Post removed Nov 2017 #67

Then it makes one thing very clear, Joe Biden should NOT be President, and he won't be still_one Nov 2017 #3

The book is NOT about Biden vs. HRC, elleng Nov 2017 #7

I am just responding to what the OP is saying. I read below your synopsis of the book, and it still_one Nov 2017 #20

Then someone needs to talk to the editor of The Telegraph lapucelle Nov 2017 #22

Yes, but the story in The Telegraph is about Hillary vs Biden, lapucelle Nov 2017 #29

Biden ran three times and was rejected by the base. I can't make this statement as fact. SandyZ Nov 2017 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author elleng Nov 2017 #9

Twice. phleshdef Nov 2017 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author phleshdef Nov 2017 #53

What a Load of Shit. You quote the Torygraph and its salacious account of his son's death. VermontKevin Nov 2017 #5

Thanks. The book is not about hrc v. biden. elleng Nov 2017 #8

No, it's not, and to link to the Torygraph and its DISGUSTING discussion of Beau Biden is VermontKevin Nov 2017 #11

Yes, but the story in The Telegraph is about Hillary vs Biden, lapucelle Nov 2017 #26

I don't think so greeny2323 Nov 2017 #10

The book is NOT about Biden vs. HRC. elleng Nov 2017 #12

Thank you elleng emulatorloo Nov 2017 #17

Yes, but the story in The Telegraph is about Hillary vs Biden lapucelle Nov 2017 #25

The OP links to a British rag. Don't take it at face value. VermontKevin Nov 2017 #14

If Joe Biden really thinks this, he's delusional. NT enough Nov 2017 #13

British rag. Don't take it at face value. VermontKevin Nov 2017 #19

Unrec for bullshit spin from a shit rightwing source. Please self-delete emulatorloo Nov 2017 #16

THIS I could go for! elleng Nov 2017 #21

Joe Biden-A-Thon Set For All Four Hours of Today On Monday FarCenter Nov 2017 #60

I'm really interested in seeing him with Sorkin! elleng Nov 2017 #61

Right wing craporama leftofcool Nov 2017 #23

Lol BootinUp Nov 2017 #55

Here we go again kacekwl Nov 2017 #27

LOL NurseJackie Nov 2017 #28

Never stops, does it? VermontKevin Nov 2017 #32

The Things Dems Will Say to Sell a Book... dlk Nov 2017 #30

Except Biden didn't say this shite. VermontKevin Nov 2017 #33

The book is NOT about Biden vs. HRC. elleng Nov 2017 #35

Go Joe mainstreetonce Nov 2017 #31

He could not have beat Hillary. Tatiana Nov 2017 #34

The book is NOT about Biden vs. HRC. elleng Nov 2017 #36

I understand the sensational headline. Tatiana Nov 2017 #41

We don't know what Comey and the FBI would have tried to do to Sanders, Biden, Warren or O'Malley. StevieM Nov 2017 #57

nowhere near what was done to Hillary Skittles Nov 2017 #73

Hillary Clinton was a highly qualified candidate. Turbineguy Nov 2017 #37

It Just Never Ends Me. Nov 2017 #38

Oh for Gods Sake. ismnotwasm Nov 2017 #39

Meh, Joe: You lost how many primaries/runs, let PALIN get the upper hand ("Can I call you Joe?!1) UTUSN Nov 2017 #40

The book is NOT about Biden vs. HRC. elleng Nov 2017 #45

Exactly when did you and I become opposing counsel, dearheart?!1 UTUSN Nov 2017 #48

NO, we are NOT! THANKS for the snip, so much. elleng Nov 2017 #49

Oh DEAR, I'm listening to it AGAIN and AGAIN! elleng Nov 2017 #50

Bullshit. He won that debate handily. Palin made herself look stupid and he didn't stop her. phleshdef Nov 2017 #56

Another ego speaks out. Tell me, Joe, what makes you think Russia wouldn't have intervened pnwmom Nov 2017 #42

Don't believe the shit the Torygraph is peddling. The OP is quoting a rightwing rag. VermontKevin Nov 2017 #43

I alerted on thread for using a right wing source. Apparently jury didnt give a shit emulatorloo Nov 2017 #52

The book is NOT about Biden vs. HRC. elleng Nov 2017 #44

Thanks for the clarification. n/t pnwmom Nov 2017 #46

You're welcome, pnw. elleng Nov 2017 #47

More importantly, what makes him think the FBI and Comey wouldn't have found a bogus reason StevieM Nov 2017 #58

He would have had my vote. Hands down. phleshdef Nov 2017 #54

The Telegraph and The Daily Mail? oberliner Nov 2017 #59

he is fucking delusional Skittles Nov 2017 #62

Dont forget collaborationist enabler Gabi Hayes Nov 2017 #69

I was never as enamored of "Unclie Joe" as it seems most DUers were Skittles Nov 2017 #71

He still believes in and acknowledges that sexism reigns in politics. He should know. mamas Nov 2017 #72

His words will have no effect..could of would of should of...it is in the past...why even post this? Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #63

I believe it... Baconator Nov 2017 #65

Joe would've had my support and my vote Raine Nov 2017 #66

Classy... ecstatic Nov 2017 #68

Clinton won the 2016 nomination in Spring 2008 Sen. Walter Sobchak Nov 2017 #70