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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAP source: Biden to meet with family as he ponders 2020
Source: Associated Press
AP source: Biden to meet with family as he ponders 2020
By THOMAS BEAUMONT and MEG KINNARD
December 11, 2018
Former Vice President Joe Biden is wrapping up a busy stretch of events this week before stepping out of the public eye to hold family deliberations over the holidays on whether to launch another campaign for president, according to multiple people familiar with his thinking.
They spoke on the condition of anonymity because Biden was still weighing his options. With his name recognition and strong connections to Democratic power brokers across the country, Biden would likely enter a presidential contest a top-tier candidate, if not the front-runner. That prospect is creating intense focus around his every move as he approaches a decision.
Biden, 76, was expected in Washington on Wednesday to host two annual holiday receptions with friends, including longtime backers from key early presidential primary states, according to invitees who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private parties. Biden also was expected to meet with some of his longtime political advisers while in Washington.
Former President Barack Obama, who formed a close relationship with Biden during their years in the White House, wasnt expected to attend the receptions. Obama has met with other potential presidential candidates since midterm elections, including Rep. Beto ORourke of Texas.
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By THOMAS BEAUMONT and MEG KINNARD
December 11, 2018
Former Vice President Joe Biden is wrapping up a busy stretch of events this week before stepping out of the public eye to hold family deliberations over the holidays on whether to launch another campaign for president, according to multiple people familiar with his thinking.
They spoke on the condition of anonymity because Biden was still weighing his options. With his name recognition and strong connections to Democratic power brokers across the country, Biden would likely enter a presidential contest a top-tier candidate, if not the front-runner. That prospect is creating intense focus around his every move as he approaches a decision.
Biden, 76, was expected in Washington on Wednesday to host two annual holiday receptions with friends, including longtime backers from key early presidential primary states, according to invitees who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private parties. Biden also was expected to meet with some of his longtime political advisers while in Washington.
Former President Barack Obama, who formed a close relationship with Biden during their years in the White House, wasnt expected to attend the receptions. Obama has met with other potential presidential candidates since midterm elections, including Rep. Beto ORourke of Texas.
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Read more: https://apnews.com/a99c7d86a257484ca6b73dbd3c1f07b0
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AP source: Biden to meet with family as he ponders 2020 (Original Post)
Eugene
Dec 2018
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dalton99a
(81,062 posts)1. Joe will be 78 in 2020.
Don't do it, Joe.
elocs
(22,474 posts)2. Do or not do. No ponder.
Biden has had years to ponder. He should have run in '16.
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)3. Please, no.
Love ya, Joe, but it's too late.