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In reply to the discussion: Biden Says He Won't Run For President, A Boost For Clinton [View all]Jester Messiah
(4,711 posts)29. Logical.
Given that Hillary's numbers are looking better post-debate, and what with McCarthy stepping on his crank re: Benghazi, and Bernie's lancing of the Serverghazi boil, the party establishment doesn't see the need to bring in an alternate.
Good news for Hillary, too. Joe would have taken his gains from her pile, mostly. Not great news for Bernie, though. Ah well.
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I figured as much. It would be odd to jump into the campaign this late in the game. nt
Quackers
Oct 2015
#11
Well, he certainly has the relationships built - some of them over many years.
calimary
Oct 2015
#61
Ha Ha Fox is wrong again! Earlier this week they said he "would run for President"
kimbutgar
Oct 2015
#30
Yesterday most people here were full of sneering condescension towards him,
TwilightGardener
Oct 2015
#31
If it's something you're doing only because you're honoring your son, then I'm glad Joe backed out.
EndElectoral
Oct 2015
#43
Clinton will explode with popularity about the same time the GOP implodes! Which may be tomorrow.
Fred Sanders
Oct 2015
#65
Thank you Vice President Biden! We need you involved in this key election, but not as a candidate.
Attorney in Texas
Oct 2015
#59