2016 Postmortem

CTyankee

(63,912 posts) Thu Aug 27, 2015, 08:43 AM Aug 2015

I heard Biden's statement on his process to decide whether to run...

and I don't think he wants to do it. He just sounded like he couldn't put his heart and soul into a campaign right now and maybe never. It broke my heart to hear his words "our family is pretty banged up right now..." Dear god, that poor man and his family.

Thinking about that funeral for Beau just only a few weeks since. I think we'll all have heavy hearts about Beau for a long time...and for the Biden family.

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I heard Biden's statement on his process to decide whether to run... (Original Post) CTyankee Aug 2015 OP

After hearing from him, I don't think he'll run. morningfog Aug 2015 #1

I think he realizes that whatever his past aspirations for the presidency were, all CTyankee Aug 2015 #3

I wish he'd emulate Jimmy Carter Armstead Aug 2015 #2

I agree, CTyankee. brer cat Aug 2015 #4

morningfog

(18,115 posts)

1. After hearing from him, I don't think he'll run.

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Thu Aug 27, 2015, 08:45 AM

Aug 2015

You can't start a presidential campaign questioning whether you have the emotional fuel. You either do or you don't.

CTyankee

(63,912 posts)

3. I think he realizes that whatever his past aspirations for the presidency were, all

Reply to morningfog (Reply #1)

Thu Aug 27, 2015, 08:48 AM

Aug 2015

is now changed. Beau's kids and other family members are now at the core of his concern and energies. As it should be...

Armstead

(47,803 posts)

2. I wish he'd emulate Jimmy Carter

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Thu Aug 27, 2015, 08:47 AM

Aug 2015

Carter has proven that one can stay in the fray and have a full life of public service after being in the top slot (or in Biden's case the next-to-top spot).

I think if he were to step in at this point, it would just cloud the race. If the estaoushment wants to "head off" Sanders, I'd prefer they turn to someone like O'Malley or someone else who is a established but a fresh face.

brer cat

(24,566 posts)

4. I agree, CTyankee.

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Thu Aug 27, 2015, 09:57 AM

Aug 2015

He and his family have been through such a heart-breaking time, and they need time (and privacy) to heal. I adore Joe but I would hate to see him take on the rigors of a national campaign this soon after Beau's death.

He, Jill and the entire family have my deepest sympathy.

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