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(60,536 posts) Tue Jan 22, 2013, 04:12 PM Jan 2013

Biden meets with Democrats, stoking 2016 chatter [View all]

Source: AP

BY BY KEN THOMAS, ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden in 2016?

The vice president is stoking speculation that he may be laying groundwork for a presidential campaign with a series of meetings with Democratic supporters throughout the long weekend of inauguration festivities.

Biden was meeting with delegates from the Democratic National Committee during a private reception Tuesday following a DNC meeting. The vice president held events at the Naval Observatory over the weekend, invited New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan to his swearing-in and dropped by an Iowa inaugural ball, prompting interest in his plans.

Biden told CNN in an interview Monday that there are “a whole lot of reasons why I wouldn’t run” but that he was focused on helping President Barack Obama. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remains a heavy favorite if she decides to run.

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Biden meets with Democrats, stoking 2016 chatter [View all] DonViejo Jan 2013 OP

A choice between Joe and Hillary? iandhr Jan 2013 #1

I'd be a Biden supporter as I was in 2008. If he doesn't run and she does, I'll be an gateley Jan 2013 #2

I'm with Joe, gate! No surprise!!! elleng Jan 2013 #4

It makes absolutely no sense to me to go backwards a generation BlueStreak Jan 2013 #3

I don't see a problem at all. elleng Jan 2013 #5

It sounds like a loser to me BlueStreak Jan 2013 #7

I think we all understand your rationale ... Trajan Jan 2013 #53

Bullying is not a good way to make a point BlueStreak Jan 2013 #57

You are being bullied ? Trajan Jan 2013 #58

Who is this "We" you speak for? BlueStreak Jan 2013 #59

Yeah .... sure .... Trajan Jan 2013 #61

Did you see Joe working the crowd at the parade, elleng? sheshe2 Jan 2013 #51

Sure did, she2! elleng Jan 2013 #52

Old White people are consistent voters...Many are Democrats. KoKo Jan 2013 #12

They don't swing. BlueStreak Jan 2013 #14

But...you failed to post that DLC Dems now Rule the Dem Party...so, how KoKo Jan 2013 #31

And during their reign of terror, we lost BlueStreak Jan 2013 #37

there has never been a woman as President BainsBane Jan 2013 #41

My guess if Hillary indicates she's going to run, Biden won't. Drunken Irishman Jan 2013 #8

I wish other candidates would start raising their national profiles. BlueStater Jan 2013 #44

focus, people! Focus! No one has announced they are running. Let's focus on 2014 elections. nt antigop Jan 2013 #6

Joe is a very vocal and forceful Democrat. Fearless Jan 2013 #9

Dems have lots of choices in '16: Biden, Hillary Clinton and O'Malley to name three. Kingofalldems Jan 2013 #10

Don't get cocky. BlueStreak Jan 2013 #15

Agree with the Jeb Bush probability - unless Christie becomes an Independent Katorama Jan 2013 #25

What to watch: Any changes to the GOP primary process BlueStreak Jan 2013 #27

He would be as old in his first term as Reagan was in his second. HomerRamone Jan 2013 #11

If we want an old-timer, then let it be Jerry Brown. BlueStreak Jan 2013 #23

Forget it. BlueStater Jan 2013 #13

And Hillary would be 69. BlueStreak Jan 2013 #16

So who would be your choice, oh great one? Kingofalldems Jan 2013 #18

That's the point. The Beltway old-timers are sucking up all the oxygen BlueStreak Jan 2013 #21

And here are a couple of unconventional picks I really like BlueStreak Jan 2013 #28

Bloomberg is a republican Kingofalldems Jan 2013 #29

Wrong. He is an Independent BlueStreak Jan 2013 #30

Bloomberg and Christ are"Old White Guys!" KoKo Jan 2013 #32

They aren't the old war horses that have been center stage for 35 years BlueStreak Jan 2013 #34

You said in your original Post..."Old White Guys"...BAD...Young Diversified...GOOD! KoKo Jan 2013 #35

I listed than as interesting possibilities. BlueStreak Jan 2013 #39

And you suggest two old white guys!!!!! Bluenorthwest Jan 2013 #65

Why don't you read the whole thread before repeating nonsense? BlueStreak Jan 2013 #67

Biden and Warren! ebbie15644 Jan 2013 #17

So...with you it's about "color of skin" and "gender" with Presidents? KoKo Jan 2013 #36

No I just like them! ebbie15644 Jan 2013 #68

A 74 year old President with a 67 year old VP (with little political experience at that)? BlueStater Jan 2013 #40

He seems in pretty good physical shape to me and as for Warren she has plenty of experience, same ebbie15644 Jan 2013 #70

I'm a Biden gal, also... kjackson227 Jan 2013 #19

Regardless of the age adieu Jan 2013 #20

Do you realize that "8 years later" BlueStreak Jan 2013 #22

Hillary may not run because of her health, Biden, Martin O'Malley, Deval Patrick, Andrew Cuomo Katorama Jan 2013 #24

Biden Dpm12 Jan 2013 #26

Joe a good guy, but Hillary would CRUSH any and all challengers. denbot Jan 2013 #33

So...I should vote for a President based on Demoralizing/Devastating Freepers? KoKo Jan 2013 #38

Ease up KoKo, I did not even remotely suggest who you should vote for.. denbot Jan 2013 #42

Too many on DU think politics is just a game. RC Jan 2013 #43

Politics is a game. It is one of humanities grand games, where winning and losing matter. denbot Jan 2013 #45

Competition produces more losers than winners. GeorgeGist Jan 2013 #47

Every living creature is the end result of competition. denbot Jan 2013 #63

What part of "Hillary is not running" don't people understand RC Jan 2013 #48

Why do you think she is most likely to launch single payer? LiberalAndProud Jan 2013 #60

Single payer is the most workable model (IMHO). denbot Jan 2013 #62

There will be work to finish. Joe's the one. He's a closer. WheelWalker Jan 2013 #46

I don't agree with some of the ageist posts on this thread. senseandsensibility Jan 2013 #49

It isn't ageist. It is simply election calculus BlueStreak Jan 2013 #50

I think you seriously underestimate twenty five year old Hispanics. senseandsensibility Jan 2013 #55

So a 25 year old American kid is unable to comprhend politics if they are Latino? Is that what you Bluenorthwest Jan 2013 #64

Stop twisting my words BlueStreak Jan 2013 #66

It's the presidency BeyondGeography Jan 2013 #56

if hilary and joe both run hopemountain Jan 2013 #54

Biden is the new Hilary. musical_soul Jan 2013 #69