Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumJoe Biden says family is on board with a 2020 run, he's 'very close' to decision
Speaking at the University of Delaware, Biden said that he has discussed a run with his family, including his grandchildren, noting that the "most important people in my life want me to run."
"The first hurdle for me was deciding whether or not I am comfortable taking the family through what would be a very, very difficult campaign. No matter who runs, it's a very difficult campaign," he said, mentioning both the Democratic primary and a possible general election match-up against President Donald Trump.
"I'm certain about where the family is," he added. "But the second piece is that I don't want this to be a fool's errand and I want to make sure that if we do this -- and we're very close to getting to a decision -- that I am fully prepared to do it."
At one point someone in the audience shouted, "Oh God, just say yes!"
[link:https://edition.cnn.com/2019/02/26/politics/joe-biden-2020-family-on-board/index.html|
Thoughts? Should Uncle Joe go for it? He is definitely a candidate with the most recognition, on the wider, non political nerd stage... he is younger than Bernie but older than the big orange head, and there is a wee bit inside me that says, really? Old white man runs.....against another old white man.... rinse and repeat. Any chance we get to change it up? However, he is marvellous! So there is that.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
jaysunb
(11,856 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
jaysunb
(11,856 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
still_one
(92,190 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
jaysunb
(11,856 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
still_one
(92,190 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LakeArenal
(28,817 posts)It was packed with young voters.
So packed,in fact,that a couple of them fainted.
It was great. I knew then I would choose Biden.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,122 posts)Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
bigtree
(85,996 posts)...that's not 'ageism.' That's not discrimination, not in the sense of a slur or denying rights.
Not withstanding, of course, DU's reflexive dismissal of those preferences.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
jaysunb
(11,856 posts)I'm 76 years old.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,122 posts)And you can even have my vote if you decide to run for president!!
Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
jaysunb
(11,856 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LongtimeAZDem
(4,494 posts)Among voters who supported Democratic House candidates, 35 percent of those 18 to 34 said they would like Biden to win the party's 2020 presidential nomination, identical to his 35 percent support among Democrats 65 and older, the survey found, according to the Post.
As in 2016, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., got much more support from younger Democrats than seniors 31 percent versus 5 percent, according to the survey. But he did not match Biden's level of support, even among the youngest voters, the Post noted.
Report: Polling Shows Biden Support for 2020 Cross-Generational
The eventual Democratic nominee would also have to appeal to young voters, who have been the most disaffected by Trumps presidency and Biden polls best among voters under the age of 35 with a 60 percent favorability. It also doesnt hurt that upon Bidens return to the social platform Instagram late last summer, he drew over one million followers and we all know social media is key to reaching young people in todays campaign atmosphere.
Joe Biden is the Democrats' best chance to beat Trump in 2020. No other liberal darling even comes close.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
qazplm135
(7,447 posts)Beto probably not, but Biden definitely is.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
CrossingTheRubicon
(731 posts)It is a moral imperative that we win in 2020.
In my estimation, Joe Biden would be Trump's worst nightmare as an opponent.
And after he wins, Joe would restore both competence and decency to the office. He's respected by Americans and by our allies.
It would be a very good development.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
charlyvi
(6,537 posts)It seems like he's been "thinking about it" for years. I'm sensing a bit too much hesitancy. Maybe I'm the only one who feels this way, though.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Soph0571
(9,685 posts)He might have thrown his hat in the ring last time round
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
charlyvi
(6,537 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
I think he didn't run last time because they were sure Hillary could beat Trump. If Biden entered the primary,votes would split and Sanders would win. Trump would beat Sanders.
Mistake!
Don't make another mistake.Run,Joe,run!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
still_one
(92,190 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,122 posts)Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Join the revolution!!!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
CrossingTheRubicon
(731 posts)Beau was a III.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
awesomerwb1
(4,268 posts)I really like Joe. But I will like him even more if he picks one of the ladies as his VP. I will still really like him if he picks a young guy as VP as well. Nyet on Gillibrand, maybe on Kobluchar, maybe on Warren, maybe on Harris.
But as someone stated above, we just -have- to win in 2020 in case heart attack or Mueller don't get to cheeto first.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
drray23
(7,629 posts)If Kamala Harris is not the nominee and Joe Biden is, I hope he would ask her to be VP. It would be perfect. After he does two terms, Harris would win the white house for two more. In any case, I will of course support whomever ends up getting the nomination but I currently favor Biden.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
still_one
(92,190 posts)if he wins the nomination. I believe he'll weather any Anita Hill queries, though some won't accept it. However, I think the odds are in his favor, based on his experience domestically and internationally, and choosing one of our distinguished women candidates will only increase those odds.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Farmer-Rick
(10,170 posts)I keep having flash backs to the Anita Hill and lying Thomas hearings. The whole thing is recorded.
Traitor Trump was able to get away with the grabbing pussy video because of Putin's manipulation. I'm really not sure Biden will be able to get voted in with the Anita Hill videos running constantly up to the elections.
There were other witnesses that Biden didn't interview. How is that going to play on TV?
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
LakeArenal
(28,817 posts)Hell weather just fine.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Farmer-Rick
(10,170 posts)For rumors and no investigations?
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
LakeArenal
(28,817 posts)If the voters who elected Al had a voice, I dont think it would have happened. And those people ARE the Party. Im the Party.
Dont underestimate voters. They arent Senators with political ambition. The party is people like me.
If you read other posts here, there are many like me who think Joe is fine.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ucrdem
(15,512 posts)They aren't hard to find. I can tell you haven't because that tired RW gotcha conspiracy doesn't match what actually went down in the confirmation hearings, which went on for weeks. The transcript by the way includes full statements from the porn store guy and the rest of the unwilling witnesses Biden supposedly repressed.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Peacetrain
(22,877 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LakeArenal
(28,817 posts)💃🏻🕺🏼👯?♀️🌈💫☄️🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
still_one
(92,190 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
samnsara
(17,622 posts)...and Kamala for Veep!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
samnsara
(17,622 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
FloridaBlues
(4,008 posts)As long as the Russian bots stay away. He smart, knows politics and how to run a country. Age doesn't matter I believe there ares several people the race who not young anymore.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ucrdem
(15,512 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
cwydro
(51,308 posts)I havent made my mind up yet, but I do wish hed stop with the maybe I will, maybe I wont routine.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden