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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Poll: Why is Joe Biden suddenly & belatedly jumping into the Democratic Primary race? [View all]johnson_z
(45 posts)39. I think Biden has a very good chance, because...
I think in the current national, and world situation has people looking for stability, calm, common sense. As much as I would love to see Bernie Sanders' down to Earth sanity in the White House, I think he is too far out of the main stream to be elected.
Joe Biden, has been a rock steady icon and and a voice of reason. I hope this is not considered offensive, but he could be the Democratic version of ronald reagan. There have been times when I have, sort of held my nose, and cast my vote, but there just isn't a lot of down side, baggage etc., where Joe Biden is concerned. I admit to being a supporter (and therefore a little biased), but I truly think Joe can win this!
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Poll: Why is Joe Biden suddenly & belatedly jumping into the Democratic Primary race? [View all]
99th_Monkey
Aug 2015
OP
That's the reason I want him to run. It will help Bernie as Joe and Hillary fight for the
sabrina 1
Aug 2015
#73
To vacuum up all the anybody-but-clinton votes so Hillary can sail to the nomination
Cheese Sandwich
Aug 2015
#5
Because he connects the best with working class voters and matches up best vs GOP candidate
MBplayer
Aug 2015
#7
Because the establishment is afraid of the traditional American values and policies
Todays_Illusion
Aug 2015
#9
Hillary has an October investigation date just decided this past week, Re emails.
appalachiablue
Aug 2015
#42
If he does it will be because it is his last opportunity to run. Problem is he should
still_one
Aug 2015
#16
As if the man who couldn't get more than 1% the two times he ran for president could do better now.
Beacool
Aug 2015
#31
She has an october 22 investigation date as of this past week Re Benghazi.
appalachiablue
Aug 2015
#44
I can't get past that Anita Hill /Clarence Thomas hearing and subsequent appointment of SCOTUS
2banon
Aug 2015
#82
inclined to agree ... l believe it's going to be an economic class division
libdem4life
Aug 2015
#52
Better question. Why has there been a whole bunch of articles the last day...
PoliticAverse
Aug 2015
#51
Because Establishment Dems think he could win the GE and Hillary maybe can't now
mr_liberal
Aug 2015
#54
If Hillary falters, then Gore, Kerry, Gillibrand, Kaine may be pressured to run to
NYCButterfinger
Aug 2015
#60
Because he wants an excuse to do donuts in the Trans Am before a campaign event?
Arkana
Aug 2015
#68
"Why is Joe Biden suddenly & belatedly jumping into the Democratic Primary race?"
NCTraveler
Aug 2015
#78