2016 Postmortem

libdem4life

(13,877 posts)

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

Sun Aug 2, 2015, 08:12 PM

Aug 2015

And many had given up. I see Bernie getting most of these and the discontented ...those who vote and hold their noses. Who knows what the Republican Primary will bring up, too.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

104 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

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