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In reply to the discussion: Paul Begala on CNN just made an interesting point about Biden "collapsing": [View all]Cha
(318,003 posts)45. Well put! I like what you you
said about ".. a heartbeat away from the Presidency.." That certainly does put it in perspective and President Obama knew that, too.. he chose his VP wisely and was not disappointed.. Obama would not have awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction if he did not think Joe Biden had earned it.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Paul Begala on CNN just made an interesting point about Biden "collapsing": [View all]
George II
Nov 2019
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Not a peep outta Trump machine on Sanders or Warren. Keeping its powder remarkably dry.
emmaverybo
Nov 2019
#36
The end of Biden has been pushed by some since he entered the race, without merit I might add
still_one
Nov 2019
#3
Not true...Biden is not fading ...wait for the Warren numbers and actual voting...Biden will be
Demsrule86
Nov 2019
#7
She caught him by point 2 of a percent in an aggregate that ignored one important poll's results
emmaverybo
Nov 2019
#13
Hillary is not running. She was stronger than Warren or Sanders too. And far more qualified, as
emmaverybo
Nov 2019
#16
Yes, she is endorsed by "black Womxn for," a very progressive activist group of black trans,
emmaverybo
Nov 2019
#21
I think you misunderestimate Joe! Bernie would put rollers on his coffin and run. I say that
emmaverybo
Nov 2019
#25
Excellent point... even Joe knows it based on recent campaign strategy decisions.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Nov 2019
#28
I agree with you on everything, except no way Bernie or Elizabeth would even offer Joe the VP slot.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Nov 2019
#48
I agree with that first statement, neither BS nor Warren will be in a position to offer him the VP.
George II
Nov 2019
#51
They realize but think their superior political philosophy, and superior plans based on it, should
emmaverybo
Nov 2019
#11
Well, she has about thirty or so more extensive and costly plans she will eventually probably have
emmaverybo
Nov 2019
#17
I get it though I hadn't thought about policy proposals in that light. Often think they all evolve
emmaverybo
Nov 2019
#22
The writing's on the wall... why Hillary keeps hinting she's jumping in the race.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Nov 2019
#29
LOL, great minds think alike!! That's what I expect too if Hillary does run...and I hope she does!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Nov 2019
#32
Well, seems like to YOU. How many times did Reagan run? Bernie is not as widely respected and
emmaverybo
Nov 2019
#35
Biden still has yet to prove he can win a primary, let alone the presidency.
Tiggeroshii
Nov 2019
#37
So far, Biden isn't even set to win IA (tied for 3rd) or NH (tied for 2nd) based on current polling.
Tiggeroshii
Nov 2019
#59
And so you hope. Personally, I don't know how much SC voters will be guided by IA or NH results.
emmaverybo
Nov 2019
#60
Yes, there is that little item on his resume, not the winner of 23 primaries, but a heartbeat
emmaverybo
Nov 2019
#43
the narrative by the power elitist must take Biden out, that includes 95% of the media
beachbumbob
Nov 2019
#53