I think its probably for the best. I love Joe but its time to move on to the next generation. He can still be involved and be immensely valuable working and campaigning for our nominee.

Both were critically injured in the automobile accident that took the life of their mother, Neilia Hunter Biden, and their sister, Naomi. I hope Hunter's well (he's my 2nd cousin, once removed).

Sanity and Strength over stupidity and destruction.

politics longer than the assholes who wrote this piece, and knows exactly what it entails.


It is pretty clear that he has solid support among Democrats based on the polls. I suspect most of that support is coming from the Obama, Hillary supporters. Biden is a known entity, was VP under a popular President, and well liked in Congress.

There is no doubt in my mind that he will run, baring any health issues.


They are determining the best strategic time to make the announcement to get the most bang for the buck.


I also believe that both Hillary and President Obama will be endorsing him when he makes that announcement

Yeah, I'm somewhat suspicious of anything Chuckles Todd spews out.

As for Biden being worried about attacks? After a gazillion years in politics if you don't have the hide of a rhino, you might as well go home. I tend to think any reservations might be coming from the family, most specifically his wife, Dr. Jill. It's a huge sacrifice of privacy and she's been in the fishbowl already. Who knows? She may be worried about his health. Or the rumors could be flat-out wrong.

I'm guessing this time out, Joe Biden will take a stab at it. It's a job he's hankered for and one for which he's abundantly qualified. And then, let the chips fall as they may.

concerned about political attacks against him?

I also think he is aware he is regarded as a public figure, and regardless whether he runs or not, if there is gossip regarding him or his family it is going to get reported. Granted, it will be even more PUBLIC if he runs, but this is the profession choose go into.


Issues regarding health or perhaps if he doesn't feel he has the endurance for another campaign, those could reasons I could see him not running, but barring that, I think he'll announce

I think I agree that Biden won't risk hurting his family.

Quite a contrast from what we have now.

If Joe runs, he wins.

The nation needs him.

Obama campaigns, he is a great guy...warm and generous...very kind. He is a hell of a campaigner And it has long been my belief that Joe Biden and Bill Clinton saved 12 for us...it was touch and go...people think in hind sight it was an inevitable Obama win. That is not the case. I saw the internal polls. They were scary. I would add that Joe Biden is one of the few non-millionaire Senators. When his son was ill, he planned on selling his house to cover medical bills so he gets why healthcare is so important. Pres. Obama gave VP biden the money needed. Pres. Obama is such a good man. Some who judge Biden on Anita hill or the crime bill don't understand that people evolve. I would add that Sen. Sanders voted for the crime bill.

I strongly concur.

They’d certainly lose any support from me.

Yeah, attack his adult kid, that's a winning strategy to keep the frontrunner out of the race..................

He's been one of the most important politicians of the turn of the century, and a great Vice-President.

The vile attacks on Michelle. The continued attacks on the Obama Children. He's right to be worried about it.

We can't have a half-hearted campaign here. Trump needs to be defeated by any means necessary, so that means we need a candidate that's fearless and spits fire.

I love you Joe, but if you want to sit it out, or just stump for other Democrats, that's fine.