Biden being Obama's Veep almost completely closes the deal for me.

[gulliver]

I'll listen to plans. I'll listen to voices. I see a lot of good things in our candidates. I think Obama would easily trounce Trump, though, if Obama could be on the ticket. Biden is the next best thing as far as I can tell.

Let's see how he and we Dems deal with the cards that are being played against him. It will tell us about him and ourselves. I think we've all done pretty well so far.

[JoeOtterbein]

1. Please let us know when Barack endorses Joe. nt

[gulliver]

2. Well, Obama making Biden Veep is a strong endorsement...

...some would argue. Very strong.

In the primary, I do think Obama should let the candidates talk to the people first and not endorse anyone. But of all the people Obama could have picked to take over the Presidency if necessary, Obama chose Biden.

[JoeOtterbein]

3. Yes. Exactly. From 2008-2016. Not now. nt

[Demsrule86]

13. He presented a medal to Joe...very significant.

And Obama will be all in during the general.

[left-of-center2012]

4. No one expects Obama to endorse during the primaries

no one

[JoeOtterbein]

7. I will wait nt

[quickesst]

8. Probably when he wins the nomination ...

.... But he'd rather win that on his own merits. Thus:


“President Obama has long said that selecting Joe Biden as his running mate in 2008 was one of the best decisions he ever made. He relied on the Vice President’s knowledge, insight, and judgment throughout both campaigns and the entire presidency. The two forged a special bond over the last 10 years and remain close today," the statement said.

I asked President Obama not to endorse," he said. "Whoever wins this nomination should win it on their own merits."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2019/04/25/barack-obama-praises-joe-biden-but-doesnt-offer-2020-endorsement/3571729002/

[redstateblues]

5. Honestly, I'd say Obama's judgement cancels out Cory's big move.

[Cha]

10. Pretty much!

[RDANGELO]

6. We need economic reform.

Obama was a good president. He will be remembered for his health care initiatives. What we need now is economic reforms. We need transformations that will turn the economy into one where we have a growing middle class and rising wages. With the global economy and automation, the conventional policies don't work any more. We need leaders who will think outside of the box. I am not convinced that Biden understands this.

His recent statement in a meeting with wealthy donors, where he told not to worry about their income, has really soured on me.

[Thekaspervote]

9. President Obama already publicly stated he will not be endorsing during the primary

[Maru Kitteh]

11. I also trust Obama's vetting and his judgement.

So I'm with Joe.

[Scurrilous]

12. ...