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There's been a lot of talk lately about Vice President Biden jumping into the 2016 race for President and I think that's a great thing. I'm not afraid to admit it--I want Joe Biden to be our next President. He's more electable than Bernie Sanders and he's far more liberal than Hillary Clinton. He is the most likely person to maintain President Obama's legislative achievements and is more closely aligned to Obama's agenda than any of the other candidates. He has to be...he's been President Obama's number two for the past seven years. I understand a lot of people want to reflexively support Secretary Clinton or Sanders. I am a huge fan of Bernie Sanders and his political positions are aligned closely with my views, but I am also a pragmatist and don't see any scenario where Senator Sanders could win 270 Electoral College votes. Most of you also know that I am not extremely excited about a prospective Hillary Clinton Presidency. She would far and above better than any Republican President, but I just can't see myself having the fire to support her with everything I have. This is for many reasons, but mainly because I truly feel that this country of 300 plus million people doesn't have more than two families who can lead it. Am I crazy for wanting Biden to run? Do you honestly think that any other candidate could carry on Obama's legacy better than he could? Love him or hate him--he's the best person to build upon all of the accomplishments of these past seven years and continue to move us forward into a new liberal era.
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jaredsxtn Wrote:There's been a lot of talk lately about Vice President Biden jumping into the 2016 race for President and I think that's a great thing. I'm not afraid to admit it--I want Joe Biden to be our next President. He's more electable than Bernie Sanders and he's far more liberal than Hillary Clinton. He is the most likely person to maintain President Obama's legislative achievements and is more closely aligned to Obama's agenda than any of the other candidates. He has to be...he's been President Obama's number two for the past seven years. I understand a lot of people want to reflexively support Secretary Clinton or Sanders. I am a huge fan of Bernie Sanders and his political positions are aligned closely with my views, but I am also a pragmatist and don't see any scenario where Senator Sanders could win 270 Electoral College votes. Most of you also know that I am not extremely excited about a prospective Hillary Clinton Presidency. She would far and above better than any Republican President, but I just can't see myself having the fire to support her with everything I have. This is for many reasons, but mainly because I truly feel that this country of 300 plus million people doesn't have more than two families who can lead it. Am I crazy for wanting Biden to run? Do you honestly think that any other candidate could carry on Obama's legacy better than he could? Love him or hate him--he's the best person to build upon all of the accomplishments of these past seven years and continue to move us forward into a new liberal era. I have to agree with all you said, BUT, I don't think Biden would have a chance of winning. More of the same ol', same ol'. I would be more afraid of one of the clowns actually winning if anyone but Hillary is the candidate! Sad to say, I know, but...
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Yes, I can easily see Joe Biden taking over the helm. He is a wonderful man, no doubt, he has great character & intelligence. He has hidden away from the spotlight most of the Obama presidency, (Or else the media cameras make it seem like he is less visible). But during the funeral for his son, Joe was instantly shown for the great person he is. That ceremony would have made even a heartless stone cry. I love the easy comraderie between Joe & President Obama, & the way they easily interact. It is subtle, but uplifting to watch. We are blessed to have such good men of exceptional character & intelligence to lead us. There are 2 others who have a legitimate claim to the Prize. Hillary & Bernie are both extremely well-prepared for the highest office, (the Oval Office). It seems impossible to have to choose among them. I WISH WE COULD ELECT ALL THREE. The Presidency in the 21st century is very complex, & it could easily use all the talent we have, to accomplish it all. (But look at the Democratic Ticket in 2015: Obama, Biden, Clinton, & Sanders). --- A list of AMERICA's FINEST.
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pr Wrote:jaredsxtn Wrote:There's been a lot of talk lately about Vice President Biden jumping into the 2016 race for President and I think that's a great thing. I'm not afraid to admit it--I want Joe Biden to be our next President. He's more electable than Bernie Sanders and he's far more liberal than Hillary Clinton. He is the most likely person to maintain President Obama's legislative achievements and is more closely aligned to Obama's agenda than any of the other candidates. He has to be...he's been President Obama's number two for the past seven years. I understand a lot of people want to reflexively support Secretary Clinton or Sanders. I am a huge fan of Bernie Sanders and his political positions are aligned closely with my views, but I am also a pragmatist and don't see any scenario where Senator Sanders could win 270 Electoral College votes. Most of you also know that I am not extremely excited about a prospective Hillary Clinton Presidency. She would far and above better than any Republican President, but I just can't see myself having the fire to support her with everything I have. This is for many reasons, but mainly because I truly feel that this country of 300 plus million people doesn't have more than two families who can lead it. Am I crazy for wanting Biden to run? Do you honestly think that any other candidate could carry on Obama's legacy better than he could? Love him or hate him--he's the best person to build upon all of the accomplishments of these past seven years and continue to move us forward into a new liberal era. I have to agree with all you said, BUT, I don't think Biden would have a chance of winning. More of the same ol', same ol'. I would be more afraid of one of the clowns actually winning if anyone but Hillary is the candidate! Sad to say, I know, but... Yes P.R. I fully agree; it is a circus out there; even a nut case can win in the end ask the Koch brothers.
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Lots of good thoughts on this thread, so it's instructive to look back in history to see how various candidates compared in the past. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationwide_opinion_polling_for_the_Democratic_Party_2008_presidential_candidates Up until March of 2008, Hillary had a commanding lead over virtually every other candidate, including Obama. I agree that Joe Biden is a good man, but the highest that he ever got in the polls was 3%, way back in December of 2007. Howard Schultz was recently mentioned as a candidate as well, but he simply would not have enough support to get elected, which also happens to be true for Bernie, Lincoln Chafee, Martin O'Malley, and Jim Webb. In the end, Obama's victory over Hillary was very narrow. Hillary actually got more voters in the primary, and a higher percentage of votes cast, but Obama picked up more delegates than she did, which gave him the nomination. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Party_presidential_primaries,_2008 Few of us are going to get warm and fuzzy over Hillary for President, but I think that she has the best chance of becoming President. She's learned a lot of political tricks from both her husband and Obama, and her terms as a Senator from New York, and as Secretary of State, give her a background that can achieve successes both in domestic and foreign affairs. With 21 current members in the clown car, it's fairly obvious that the Republicans do not have ANYONE who is qualified to be President, as exemplified by the Doonesbury strip in yesterday's paper.
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