Joe Biden's path to White House victory -- or defeat

[TexasTowelie]

Joe Biden is expected to join the presidential race any day now, and it’s hard to recall another campaign with two such distinct paths: He could ride his well-known name and moderate’s appeal to victory, or his old-school approach could fail in a humiliating fashion for the former vice president.

So far, Biden has not made deep inroads in the early nominating states of Iowa or New Hampshire. But it’s clear that Biden-world is preparing for launch. The first job offers for New Hampshire staff are expected to come within the next few days, and high-profile endorsements are being lined up, according to a Democrat helping Biden prepare his presidential bid.

Biden’s decision is the last major missing piece of the 2020 puzzle for Democrats. Let’s break down the arguments for how Biden’s presidential run could turn out.

Option A: This could go very well for Biden

There are a lot of factors in his favor. Biden is, by far, the front-runner in an increasingly national media landscape (think CNN’s town hall series) and countrywide map. In contrast to past primaries, candidates are spending more time in states that appear later in the nominating calendar, such as Texas and Georgia, as they hunt for voters and donors.

Read more: https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/04/12/joe-biden-campaign-can-one-two-different-ways/7HMFUKcCdWmvvJD8wEkZ3K/story.html

[Demit]

1. The only way to know his electability is after he's faced a primary election or three.

At this point it's speculation. It's got to be put to the test to be valid.

[artislife]

2. I think the responses are more interesting

Living in WA, I don't get to hear MA opinions very much at all. I feel like I have read almost every conceivable viewpoint.