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DeepModem Mom

(38,402 posts)
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 12:37 PM Oct 2015

Joe Biden announces from the Rose Garden: NOT running. Hillary Group thoughts?

On edit, this Tweet from Peter Daou of #HillaryMen:

@peterdaou: Knowing he wasn't going to run makes #Biden's cheap shot at @HillaryClinton even worse - he handed GOP an attack ad https://t.co/MuGDrRu7qE

On edit: CNN saying without Biden, Hillary's polling lead over Sanders is 56% to 33%.

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Joe Biden announces from the Rose Garden: NOT running. Hillary Group thoughts? (Original Post) DeepModem Mom Oct 2015 OP
Hillary will get an +8-12% bump by the next debate. nt onehandle Oct 2015 #1
Woot! You could be right-on! DeepModem Mom Oct 2015 #7
Hard not to look past the primary now. BootinUp Oct 2015 #2
I think so, too. eom BlueCaliDem Oct 2015 #18
It is definitely over... workinclasszero Oct 2015 #29
Uncle Joe is a reasonable man. He's seen the developments over the past week or so, and made the... Tarheel_Dem Oct 2015 #3
Indeed. DeepModem Mom Oct 2015 #8
Good for him, good for is family and good for the country. Walk away Oct 2015 #4
Biden will be there for Hillary, he knows who is best. Thinkingabout Oct 2015 #5
+1 Historic NY Oct 2015 #27
I think VP Biden made the right choice, He still has to be in the grieving process. William769 Oct 2015 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author misterhighwasted Oct 2015 #31
They have moved out of the DENIAL stage and are now in the ANGER stage. William769 Oct 2015 #36
This message was self-deleted by its author misterhighwasted Oct 2015 #38
I'm so happy about this, William! I didn't want him to run so bad. Cha Oct 2015 #53
What's with the swipes at her regarding the Republicans as enemies thing? Republicans have not Metric System Oct 2015 #9
I've always felt VP Biden would not run. Its was the corporate media egging him on. Iliyah Oct 2015 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author misterhighwasted Oct 2015 #11
Well said, misterhighwaisted! DeepModem Mom Oct 2015 #13
Couldn't have written/said it better, mhw. BlueCaliDem Oct 2015 #20
+1. William769 Oct 2015 #37
I never thought he would run. He has about the same upaloopa Oct 2015 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author misterhighwasted Oct 2015 #23
Correct the Record is what every Democrat needs in their corner! Walk away Oct 2015 #33
This message was self-deleted by its author misterhighwasted Oct 2015 #40
Let's hope so! Walk away Oct 2015 #42
Thank you, Vice President Biden! yallerdawg Oct 2015 #14
Hillary's poll numbers go up. She will get the rest of the unions. leftofcool Oct 2015 #15
CNN reporting, without Biden, she polls 56% to 33% over Sanders. DeepModem Mom Oct 2015 #16
I am just glad he said no. riversedge Oct 2015 #17
me, too, riversedge. Me, too. eom BlueCaliDem Oct 2015 #21
Joe did that yesterday and again today. It made me wonder if riversedge Oct 2015 #19
My thoughts: Meet the next President of the United States workinclasszero Oct 2015 #22
What a great smile she has!!! Madam President. DeepModem Mom Oct 2015 #25
This message was self-deleted by its author misterhighwasted Oct 2015 #26
good one. riversedge Oct 2015 #32
I would vote for VP Biden over the independent from vermont. stonecutter357 Oct 2015 #24
This message was self-deleted by its author misterhighwasted Oct 2015 #28
I'm very sure most Democrats would. Walk away Oct 2015 #43
+1 Tarheel_Dem Oct 2015 #60
Clinton agreed w/ @JoeBiden last week when she said "I know how to find common ground & I know how riversedge Oct 2015 #30
This message was self-deleted by its author misterhighwasted Oct 2015 #35
Oh goodness, let it happen before I die. I'm crying. juajen Oct 2015 #44
Might I add, the news channels have never been so good1 juajen Oct 2015 #46
This message was self-deleted by its author misterhighwasted Oct 2015 #48
... SunSeeker Oct 2015 #58
Of course... yallerdawg Oct 2015 #34
Hillary Clinton is now having her second best day of the campaign. riversedge Oct 2015 #39
She would've won the nomination either way. She will win anyway GusBob Oct 2015 #41
Bernie is embracing the Obama/Biden Presidency on TV right now! Walk away Oct 2015 #45
This message was self-deleted by its author misterhighwasted Oct 2015 #49
You're kidding!? Does that mean his fans will?! LOLOLOLOL! Cha Oct 2015 #54
LOL. And, Sanders used his comments to throw a "veiled jab" at Hillary. No class. SunSeeker Oct 2015 #59
Sssshhh! Never tell his followers that BS "is embracing the Obama/Biden Presidency". So far, Tarheel_Dem Oct 2015 #61
Huh. Now what will the M$M do? ladym55 Oct 2015 #47
This message was self-deleted by its author misterhighwasted Oct 2015 #50
This will give them time to open up and read all of those... Walk away Oct 2015 #51
This message was self-deleted by its author misterhighwasted Oct 2015 #52
Biden is saying Dowd made up the whole death wish story Jemaya Oct 2015 #62
In honor.. a pic of the 3 of them.. from Dec 2009.. Cha Oct 2015 #55
That's a wonderful photo, Cha! Thanks for posting!!! DeepModem Mom Oct 2015 #56
Good. Good for Hillary. Good for Biden & his family. Good for the country. SunSeeker Oct 2015 #57
 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
29. It is definitely over...
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 01:25 PM
Oct 2015

Hillary wins it by a mile!

The party needs to unite behind her and crush the damned republicans next year!

Tarheel_Dem

(31,211 posts)
3. Uncle Joe is a reasonable man. He's seen the developments over the past week or so, and made the...
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 12:42 PM
Oct 2015

best decision for him, his family & the party. His numbers began to soften after Hillary's stellar debate performance, and I think the reality sank in that he doesn't really bring much that she doesn't. That being said, I think he'll be one helluva surrogate out on the campaign trail, because Democrats love him.

Walk away

(9,494 posts)
4. Good for him, good for is family and good for the country.
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 12:42 PM
Oct 2015

As far as Hillary is concerned, I believe he will enthusiastically endorse her in the General election and so will the President. They are all friends.

William769

(55,124 posts)
6. I think VP Biden made the right choice, He still has to be in the grieving process.
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 12:44 PM
Oct 2015

The good news is another bad news day for BSER'S and that always a good day.

Response to William769 (Reply #6)

William769

(55,124 posts)
36. They have moved out of the DENIAL stage and are now in the ANGER stage.
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 01:34 PM
Oct 2015

Will be interesting to see what the BARGAINING stage brings.

Response to William769 (Reply #36)

Metric System

(6,048 posts)
9. What's with the swipes at her regarding the Republicans as enemies thing? Republicans have not
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 12:46 PM
Oct 2015

attacked Biden and his family like they have Hillary and her family.

Iliyah

(25,111 posts)
10. I've always felt VP Biden would not run. Its was the corporate media egging him on.
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 12:47 PM
Oct 2015

Why include him in the polls when he had not even announced. I also feel this is a huge plus for HRC, she will garnish majority of his block of voters. I see right now a 50 state win for HRC.

Response to DeepModem Mom (Original post)

upaloopa

(11,417 posts)
12. I never thought he would run. He has about the same
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 12:48 PM
Oct 2015

amount if support Bernie has. There is no path to victory with only 20% of the voters supporting you.
Now all Hillary haters will come out of the woodwork to try and destroy her campaign.

Response to upaloopa (Reply #12)

Walk away

(9,494 posts)
33. Correct the Record is what every Democrat needs in their corner!
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 01:31 PM
Oct 2015

I hope they can broaden their scope in the general. Hillary will want to take the Senate back and start taking Congress back as well.

Response to Walk away (Reply #33)

yallerdawg

(16,104 posts)
14. Thank you, Vice President Biden!
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 12:53 PM
Oct 2015

You put the Democratic Party and the future of America above your own personal aspirations.

Now let us all kick some Republican ass!!! (Whether you like them or not)

riversedge

(69,728 posts)
19. Joe did that yesterday and again today. It made me wonder if
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 01:04 PM
Oct 2015

he was going to jump in after all these weeks when I was saying no. And i agree with Peter--no doubt the Repugs now have a ready ad

Response to workinclasszero (Reply #22)

Response to stonecutter357 (Reply #24)

Walk away

(9,494 posts)
43. I'm very sure most Democrats would.
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 02:54 PM
Oct 2015

Bernie's purpose is to pull Hillary to the left and highlight his financial ideology. His supporters? I'm not exactly sure what their purpose is.

riversedge

(69,728 posts)
30. Clinton agreed w/ @JoeBiden last week when she said "I know how to find common ground & I know how
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 01:29 PM
Oct 2015

Actually, when she said she was a moderate (which Sander fans continuously diss)--she was talking of finding common ground and getting things done.


Hillary for SC and 29 others follow
Kaye Koonce ?@KayeKoonce 58m58 minutes ago South Carolina, USA

.@HillaryClinton agreed w/ @JoeBiden last week when she said "I know how to find common ground & I know how to stand my ground." #Hillary16

Response to riversedge (Reply #30)

juajen

(8,515 posts)
46. Might I add, the news channels have never been so good1
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 03:04 PM
Oct 2015

Forge ahead, petite, gental giant, that God has given us.! Prayers for our Hill!

Response to juajen (Reply #46)

yallerdawg

(16,104 posts)
34. Of course...
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 01:31 PM
Oct 2015

the "Anyone But" and "Someone Else" constituency now has all their eggs in one basket.

Expect the old double-down even in the face of fact and reality!

riversedge

(69,728 posts)
39. Hillary Clinton is now having her second best day of the campaign.
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 01:45 PM
Oct 2015

Now for the 3rd --tomorrow at the faux Benghazi hearing. My best to Hillary.



Joe Trippi Retweeted
Maggie Haberman ?@maggieNYT 1h1 hour ago

Hillary Clinton is now having her second best day of the campaign.

GusBob

(7,286 posts)
41. She would've won the nomination either way. She will win anyway
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 02:02 PM
Oct 2015

Sanders will never break 25% nationwide. Biden maybe would've garnered 20%

HRC would, and will have the majority.

Walk away

(9,494 posts)
45. Bernie is embracing the Obama/Biden Presidency on TV right now!
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 03:02 PM
Oct 2015

What a politician! Seven years of complaining and a call for the President to be primaried but now he thinks they are both just keen. I'm sure he barely knows either of them personally and probably never will.

Response to Walk away (Reply #45)

Tarheel_Dem

(31,211 posts)
61. Sssshhh! Never tell his followers that BS "is embracing the Obama/Biden Presidency". So far,
Thu Oct 22, 2015, 04:14 PM
Oct 2015

much of the reason they adore him is because he's never done that. I guess BS has come to realize that "Democrats" actually like our POTUS, and don't care to see him bashed by the far left & far right on daily basis. He's really becoming "a politician" at this late stage.

ladym55

(2,577 posts)
47. Huh. Now what will the M$M do?
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 03:26 PM
Oct 2015
This has all been their non-stop speculation fed by noted Hillary fan (???) Maureen Dowd.

Response to ladym55 (Reply #47)

Response to Walk away (Reply #51)

SunSeeker

(51,378 posts)
57. Good. Good for Hillary. Good for Biden & his family. Good for the country.
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 11:00 PM
Oct 2015

It avoids a divisive fight over moderate Dems in which Biden would eventually fail. Now Hillary will not have to spend money fighting Biden in the primary. She can save it for the general election where she will really need it. This makes her general election victory over whatever ass clown the GOP picks that much for likely. And that is good for the country.

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