2016 Postmortem

99th_Monkey

(19,326 posts) Sun Aug 2, 2015, 01:27 PM Aug 2015

Poll: Why is Joe Biden suddenly & belatedly jumping into the Democratic Primary race? [View all]

Why is Joe Biden suddenly jumping into this Democratic Primary race?

32 votes, 0 passes \| Time left: Unlimited
	Because he's a politician who'll be unemployed soon
	1 (3%)
	Because Establishment Dems think he can beat Sanders and Hillary can't
	17 (53%)
	Because he thinks Hillary is too conservative & Barnie's too far-Left.
	0 (0%)
	Because Joe's a glutton for punishment
	1 (3%)
	Because he can.
	2 (6%)
	1-5 All of the above
	1 (3%)
	Combination of ... above
	2 (6%)
	Other (please specify)
	8 (25%)
	0 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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Poll: Why is Joe Biden suddenly & belatedly jumping into the Democratic Primary race? [View all] 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 OP

Is he? nt LWolf Aug 2015 #1

No. he simply said he hadn't decided not to yet. Scootaloo Aug 2015 #12

Every time he doesn't close the door, LWolf Aug 2015 #14

That's the reason I want him to run. It will help Bernie as Joe and Hillary fight for the sabrina 1 Aug 2015 #73

I keep reminding myself of this exact thing. nt LWolf Aug 2015 #85

Because his son asked him to run. Sunlei Aug 2015 #2

yes he did. big_dog Aug 2015 #66

yes, and Mrs. Clinton and Joe Biden as a team could win. Sunlei Aug 2015 #79

Why would he want to be VP again? artislife Aug 2015 #86

That team can work it out, eithers fine with me. Sunlei Aug 2015 #89

If Kerry ran again, it would be another 2004-style campaign. Ken Burch Aug 2015 #100

this. n/t lapfog_1 Aug 2015 #77

If such is the case Xyzse Aug 2015 #84

Poll assumes fact not yet in evidence WheelWalker Aug 2015 #3

My thoughts. nt artislife Aug 2015 #25

Push poll. Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #4

To vacuum up all the anybody-but-clinton votes so Hillary can sail to the nomination Cheese Sandwich Aug 2015 #5

hmmm. 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #6

Or more accurately probably... Cheese Sandwich Aug 2015 #8

Because he connects the best with working class voters and matches up best vs GOP candidate MBplayer Aug 2015 #7

Because the establishment is afraid of the traditional American values and policies Todays_Illusion Aug 2015 #9

Is he? Agschmid Aug 2015 #10

I don't know why Biden would be talking about it so much now 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #11

Hillary has an October investigation date just decided this past week, Re emails. appalachiablue Aug 2015 #42

Ok. I did not know about the Oct. investigation 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #46

It's Oct. 22 on Benghazi, whatev, aways smthg. appalachiablue Aug 2015 #49

LOL - Oct. 22 is my birthday. nt 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #50

Then that means you have a direct connection to Bengazi! What did you do?!?! Quackers Aug 2015 #96

A total coincidence, i assure you .. 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #97

It's like 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon, Benghazi edition! Quackers Aug 2015 #98

I seriously doubt he will enter the race Godhumor Aug 2015 #13

I agree it should have been an option 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #17

He hasn't made the comments Godhumor Aug 2015 #40

there is nothing sudden about it JI7 Aug 2015 #15

That makes really good sense. Thank you. nt 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #19

If he does it will be because it is his last opportunity to run. Problem is he should still_one Aug 2015 #16

He would only jump in if he senses that Hillary is vulnerable. BillZBubb Aug 2015 #18

Hillary IS vulnerable. mimi85 Aug 2015 #23

Perhaps, but Biden has to believe it before he'll jump in. BillZBubb Aug 2015 #41

Perhaps mixed signals remain subject to disclosure. Wash. state Desk Jet Aug 2015 #20

UNREC brooklynite Aug 2015 #21

Joe's not running 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #26

He's not... brooklynite Aug 2015 #30

From your lips 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #32

I suspect its because he's had other concerns. Like his son. Armstead Aug 2015 #22

Because he doesn't have as many negatives as Hillary. Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2015 #24

Because Hillary is in trouble mainstreetonce Aug 2015 #27

check appalachiablue Aug 2015 #43

Because he's afraid Jane Austin Aug 2015 #28

As if the man who couldn't get more than 1% the two times he ran for president could do better now. Beacool Aug 2015 #31

She has an october 22 investigation date as of this past week Re Benghazi. appalachiablue Aug 2015 #44

The second choice is a joke, but I see that it got the most votes. Beacool Aug 2015 #29

yes .. judging from some comments 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #34

Ratings go up and they go down. Beacool Aug 2015 #35

Joe Could win this! johnson_z Aug 2015 #33

I don't see either Sanders or Biden winning the general election. Beacool Aug 2015 #37

I think Biden has a very good chance, because... johnson_z Aug 2015 #39

Part of the reason why I don't think that either man would win is their age. Beacool Aug 2015 #58

Then we should push for O'Malley since the other three are Old. artislife Aug 2015 #65

I can't get past that Anita Hill /Clarence Thomas hearing and subsequent appointment of SCOTUS 2banon Aug 2015 #82

If he does jump in....it will irrevocably sink Bernie nt Sheepshank Aug 2015 #36

This is probably true, johnson_z Aug 2015 #38

It is what it is...I just want a Dem in the WH. Sheepshank Aug 2015 #47

I'm not so sure about that. winter is coming Aug 2015 #45

My opinion is a little different Sheepshank Aug 2015 #48

I disagree. winter is coming Aug 2015 #53

inclined to agree ... l believe it's going to be an economic class division libdem4life Aug 2015 #52

That's how I see it, winter. senz Aug 2015 #62

I see it this way, too. Hiraeth Aug 2015 #75

nonsense ibegurpard Aug 2015 #70

You said: "support for Bernie is NOT simply "anyone but Hillary"" Sheepshank Aug 2015 #71

I'm not surprised I could have "fooled you" ibegurpard Aug 2015 #72

I thought we'd all tried to move beyond insults? Sheepshank Aug 2015 #74

I don't insult people who are obviously genuine ibegurpard Aug 2015 #88

Better question. Why has there been a whole bunch of articles the last day... PoliticAverse Aug 2015 #51

Because a reporter asked him yesterday Jane Austin Aug 2015 #55

Next question is: Who is behind the push? artislife Aug 2015 #56

Because Establishment Dems think he could win the GE and Hillary maybe can't now mr_liberal Aug 2015 #54

If Hillary falters, then Gore, Kerry, Gillibrand, Kaine may be pressured to run to NYCButterfinger Aug 2015 #60

Don't forget O'Malley. He's in. nt senz Aug 2015 #64

He's the backup quarterback pscot Aug 2015 #57

Emails nt Depaysement Aug 2015 #59

Because Hillary looks beatable Yupster Aug 2015 #61

Maureen Dowd's most recent column is on this subject. senz Aug 2015 #63

Yeah, MoDo strikes again. Beacool Aug 2015 #92

Because he thinks there is a market for a "Bernie" lite Douglas Carpenter Aug 2015 #67

Because he wants an excuse to do donuts in the Trans Am before a campaign event? Arkana Aug 2015 #68

I think this has to do with Clinton's email problems. DisgustipatedinCA Aug 2015 #69

Other - tptb are freaking out. polichick Aug 2015 #76

"Why is Joe Biden suddenly & belatedly jumping into the Democratic Primary race?" NCTraveler Aug 2015 #78

I was shocked.... artislife Aug 2015 #80

Read a NYT Op Ed (Dowd) asking: "What Would Beau Do" 2banon Aug 2015 #81

MoDo is a known anti-Clinton basher since the 90s. Beacool Aug 2015 #91

I'm aware of Dowd's biases and pov inclinations. 2banon Aug 2015 #93

I disregard most things that Dowd states. Beacool Aug 2015 #95

Dowd is an equal opportunity politician basher. She goes after political figures in both parties 2banon Aug 2015 #104

Unfavorable trust ratings for HC fadedrose Aug 2015 #83

IF he does Wabbajack_ Aug 2015 #87

VP Biden will let us know for sure about September-October Sunlei Aug 2015 #90

Voted "Other." Hillary is in trouble and losing support... Eleanors38 Aug 2015 #94

To help the nation's comedians? Ken Burch Aug 2015 #99

I did not vote in your poll! akbacchus_BC Aug 2015 #101

Better question: Why did MAUREEN DOWD say that Biden was jumping in? MADem Aug 2015 #102

He probably has an inside connection at the Justice Department customerserviceguy Aug 2015 #103