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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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qazplm135

(7,447 posts)
1. On the one hand, good
Tue Oct 8, 2019, 06:36 PM
Oct 2019

that will be good for his health, and that's more important than anything else.

But the hard political rally is that this isn't going to answer the questions folks will have about his age.

And like it or not, primary voters will have that question for him.

Ultimately, he has to do what's best for his health over everything else though so I think this is the right decision, although I'm not sure he shouldn't just drop out and endorse Warren. His endorsement would pretty much seal her winning.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

emmaverybo

(8,144 posts)
5. He won't do that. He can skate while he recovers and pick up the pace later. Unless he suffers an
Tue Oct 8, 2019, 07:02 PM
Oct 2019

adverse event, which plane travel right now could trigger, he will stay in. It is not going to take forever for him to be out of the woods if he follows Dr’s orders.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

blm

(113,063 posts)
2. Can't help but feel sad.
Tue Oct 8, 2019, 06:37 PM
Oct 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

George II

(67,782 posts)
3. In other words, time to withdraw.
Tue Oct 8, 2019, 06:40 PM
Oct 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Maru Kitteh

(28,340 posts)
7. I believe this is the beginning of a gentle landing.
Tue Oct 8, 2019, 07:19 PM
Oct 2019

As it should be.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

samnsara

(17,622 posts)
4. no job is worth dying for.. Im sure Jane wants him around for a long time..
Tue Oct 8, 2019, 06:40 PM
Oct 2019

...whoever gets the job will be faced with stress 24/7..look how PBO grayed

If I were to vote in a presidential
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George II

(67,782 posts)
13. I was trashed a week ago for objectively posting pictures of Obama in 2008 and in 2016.
Tue Oct 8, 2019, 11:11 PM
Oct 2019

It's not an easy job, and it takes a terrible toll on whoever is elected.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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msongs

(67,409 posts)
6. he has turned purple. not a good look nt
Tue Oct 8, 2019, 07:11 PM
Oct 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Donkees

(31,409 posts)
8. Jane is purple toned, and the front doors have been purpled as well.
Tue Oct 8, 2019, 07:19 PM
Oct 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
10. I noticed that. I attributed it to bad lighting.
Tue Oct 8, 2019, 08:03 PM
Oct 2019

The sun in northern areas can be intense this time of year in the late afternoon, pre-dusk, it throws off everything in regards to video and photography.

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

George II

(67,782 posts)
14. Hmph...we're judging a man's complexion based on the color of doors. SMH.
Tue Oct 8, 2019, 11:12 PM
Oct 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

MrsCoffee

(5,803 posts)
9. I feel bad for him.
Tue Oct 8, 2019, 07:56 PM
Oct 2019

He looks and sounds awful.

This basically confirms his campaign is over.

Hope he gets well soon.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
11. I believe he sounded normal for Bernie, maybe a little quieter until the very end of the clip. nt
Tue Oct 8, 2019, 08:06 PM
Oct 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

yardwork

(61,622 posts)
12. I interpret this to mean that he suffered serious damage and has coronary artery disease.
Tue Oct 8, 2019, 08:34 PM
Oct 2019

I hope that Sanders will heed his doctors' advice.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
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BannonsLiver

(16,387 posts)
15. His campaign is all but over
Tue Oct 8, 2019, 11:27 PM
Oct 2019

Running for president is not something that can be done remotely or with a dramatically reduced travel schedule. And that’s just the logistical issues.

The perception is another. I suspect there will always be a swath of voters that will stick with him no matter what, but there are and will be a lot of Sanders supporters who will start looking for other candidates.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
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