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Joe Biden didnt answer the big question about 2020 Monday night, but he whetted supporters appetites, leaving many hungry for a presidential candidacy.
The former vice president, who sounded as if hed relish a chance to change the nations course, said a decision would come soon.
Im running the traps on this. I dont want to make this a fools errand, and were a lot closer than I was before Christmas, and well make the decision soon, he told an audience of about 2,000 at the Broward Center for Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, prompting a round of applause.
Kelley Shanley, president and CEO of the Broward Center, hosting the 90-minute conversation with Biden, posed the 2020 question from a card submitted by Sandy Stoller, of Boynton Beach: Vice President Biden, will you please run for president?
Read more: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-ne-joe-biden-presidential-questions-broward-20190128-story.html
doompatrol39
(428 posts)He opted to not run then (I won't get into the obvious reasons why). The time has passed. It's time for someone younger who will generate a lot of energy. I get the "experience" argument, but Obama had less experience than most of the candidates already in the race and did an excellent job so that doesn't apply to the same degree that it used to.
LongtimeAZDem
(4,494 posts)While the Bush administration left a mess, it was nothing compared to the damage Trump has done to the government and our standing in the world. We need someone with the experience and gravitas to put things back together.
doompatrol39
(428 posts)if we don't have someone who is going to excite and inspire voters to get to the polls.
LongtimeAZDem
(4,494 posts)is able to do so against the younger candidates.
And, I completely disagree with your earlier "one old white guy against another" assessment; I believe that the desire for a return to stability will capture more independent voters.
And, if he runs with someone like Harris, we get the best possible setup for fixing the damage and moving forward.
honest.abe
(8,685 posts)I love him but its too late. We need a fresh face with new ideas and inspiration. Like Kamala Harris.
LongtimeAZDem
(4,494 posts)honest.abe
(8,685 posts)I am talking about once the campaign season really kicks in.
LongtimeAZDem
(4,494 posts)honest.abe
(8,685 posts)There are indications out there that suggest Biden will have a hard time winning. The biggest factor being his age. Many are weary of the 70+ Presidential candidates. Also, the last election we saw a lot of fresh young faces coming out as winners or near winners. That is the trend that will likely carry over to 2020.
democratisphere
(17,235 posts)It will take experience and wisdom to get that job done.
doompatrol39
(428 posts)...if we don't have someone who can inspire people to get to the polls and really generate excitement in large enough numbers to turn out the vote, then that experience won't get any chance to be put into effect.
MrGrieves
(315 posts)If people arent willing to vote for a competent individual who can form complete sentances then we are truly fucked. I dont have a favorite yet so I dont mind more candidates throwing their hat in the ring. We are a year out from viting anyway. We need to chill on limiting who runs at this point.