If Joe Biden doesn't run in 2024

[RoeVWade]

I think if Biden really doesn't plan to run in 2024 this is what should happen.

- Go ahead and resign 2023. *make an excuse about health if necessary.

-Might as well give Harris a shot to prove herself. She will benefit I think from lower expectations. And there's always the possibility it will be a positive last year for her.

-Second thing that can happen here is bring in a dynamic Vice President. Another positive, particularly if he or she can make an impactful impression. This sets up another possible presidential candidate.

Good idea, terrible idea?

I do really have my doubts he will run again.

[gab13by13]

1. Talking about the 2024 election is what Magats want us to do.

[blogslug]

2. There are hundreds of very important elections happening one month from now

How about we get through that before we predict the next race like it's fantasy football?

[Hekate]

3. Absolutely NOT

Joe is doing a fantastic job — just give him a Senate and House that will work with him.

As for scenarios like yours — please just stop it. The only reason a president resigns is to avoid impeachment. It wouldn’t show what a dynamic person VP Harris is; it would cause chaos.

[RoeVWade]

4. It has to do with his age and that reality not his job.

nt

[Hekate]

7. Excuse me. We elected him to a 4 year term in office & he's not even half way thru it.

What you propose would be extremely destructive to the Democratic Party and everything we are trying to get done.

Are you sure you’re in the right place?

[RoeVWade]

8. You can't win the chess game if you don't think ahead.

I don't see any damage for a President who leaves for health reasons due to age. It's a legitimate concern, is it not?

[moonscape]

9. Sick, sick of pounding on his age. Enough already!

Why not pound on his exceptional competence?

[RoeVWade]

12. Being realistic about the potential, I don't want to engage in fantasy facts like a Trump loyalist.

And neither should anyone here. I'm not trying to slight him.

[moonscape]

18. Well, you are. RW loves to do this to him/us.

Fantasy facts? They make =nothing= of tfg’s age yet goad us into a Biden-age thing. I don’t get pissed off often, but ‘fantasy facts like a Trump loyalist’ accomplished it.

[RoeVWade]

20. Well, I'm not declaring the future as fact. Nor am I claiming fantasy facts like a stolen electiom

That's all I mean.

[KS Toronado]

14. Can't win a chess game by changing the rules to suit you.

tfg changed them and he's headed to prison.

Besides lie about being unhealthy?

[Hekate]

23. Can't win a chess game by dumping the board over, either

[PatSeg]

17. I agree

I don't even think about whether Biden will run for a second term until people on TV start talking about it and that is often right after they praise his many accomplishments. People need to stop thinking about 2024 and pay attention to what is happening right now.

All this talk is just feeding the republican narrative. They don't have a decent candidate for 2024, so they deflect to Biden's age and ability to serve two terms. Hey, a lot of people thought he was too old in 2020 and he has been amazing.

You know, I live in New Hampshire and almost all the republican ads I've seen have just been anti Maggie Hassan, but rarely ever mention their candidate's name(s). They have some of the worst candidates ever right now. I don't think it will be much better come 2024.

[RoeVWade]

19. I recognize your point about what's important now, but it makes me think we can't walk and chew gum

nt

[PatSeg]

22. Yes, I understand what you're saying

but always talking about it plants the seed in minds of people who weren't even considering who the Democratic candidate will be in 2024. That in turn gives way to doubts about whether Biden can or will run. At least we can wait until after the mid-terms to discuss it and even then, we should be praising his many accomplishments instead of implying he can't do the job because of his age.

Once that idea gets planted in the consciousness of the population, it is hard to change. It becomes the comedian's punch line and social media meme.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

5. lol this is super messy

[Polybius]

6. Even if he does resign in 2023, there will be a fierce primary in 2024

As well there should. You don't become a Party's nominee for President until the people vote for you.

[ms liberty]

10. Your concern is noted. Enjoy your stay. n/t

[Hortensis]

11. COUNTDOWN TO MIDTERMS: 35 DAYS!

One way or another, THIS election will help decide our future.

[Beastly Boy]

13. I have a better idea. Biden runs and wins in '24. And Kamala runs and wins in '28. End of story.

[JohnSJ]

21. +++ I really dislike this speculation, pushed by the editorilizing press pushing that President

Biden won't run, is too old, or some other crap without merit, two months before the midterms.

If President Biden feels good enough and healthy, and especially if we manage to keep the majority in both Houses, with at least a two seat majority in the Senate after the midterms, not only do I think he will be our candidate in 2024, but we will accomplish an amazing amount of progressive legislation, including codifying Roe

[tritsofme]

15. No thanks. If Biden doesn't run, there will be a competitive primary.

And I would be looking at a different candidate from the one you suggest.

Unless Biden could no longer fulfill his duties, there is no reason for him to consider resignation.

[lees1975]

16. It's October 2022 and we have a midterm in November

and that's the election I'm focusing on.