Biden: 2016 Decision 'May Not Get There in Time'
Source: NBC News
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In an interview with Catholic organization America Media, Biden said that he needs to be "comfortable that this will be good for the family."
"We're just not - it's not quite there yet and it may not get there in time to make it feasible to be able to run and succeed because there are certain windows that will close," he said. "But if that's it, that's it. But it's not like I could rush it."
The vice president acknowledged that his continued mulling of a bid may be confusing to those seeking a definitive answer on his intentions
Read more: http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/biden-2016-decision-may-not-get-there-time-n430831
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restorefreedom
(12,655 posts)my guess is he is watching the hillary/bernie numbers to see if there is a spot for him.
Gregorian
(23,867 posts)Last edited Mon Sep 21, 2015, 04:13 PM - Edit history (1)
Edit- I really should have said that differently. We have the potential to make great changes to this country, and I do not want Joe Biden to jeopardize that by pulling the rug out from under us now. However, he may be able to add his experience to our side.
brooklynite
(93,878 posts)..based on what I heard at dinner with him two weeks ago.
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brooklynite
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Attorney in Texas
(3,373 posts)If we nominate Sanders, we'll need your help bringing the rest of the nation along the road to a new chapter of progressive reform.
If we nominate Clinton, we'll need your help reminding the nation that the right-wing manufactured outrage is all sound and fury signifying nothing.
If you jump late into the race against Sanders and Clinton, you place yourself in opposition to our candidates and our likeliest nominees, which will forfeit the credibility we'll need later when we ask for your support of our nominee.
Please take your time. We are counting on your help next fall, but -- for now -- mourn your loss and support your family.
Gregorian
(23,867 posts)I tend to be a purist. In doing so I kind of cut my rope short.
We're running against unbalanced sociopaths with power. We can't lose sight of that.
monmouth4
(9,664 posts)davidpdx
(22,000 posts)I think he is genuinely torn as to whether he should run. He's gone through a lot in his life and losing his son was tough (remember he also lost his first wife and a daughter when he was first elected). My guess is he's doubting himself and that maybe a good thing because if he isn't 100% committed to run, then he shouldn't. The timing of Beau's death complicated his decision.
In the long run he will be a great elder statesman along with many other D's who can help guide the younger generation.
maxsolomon
(32,992 posts)it would be awesome.
Blasphemer
(3,261 posts)However, he would do so if he felt his service was necessary. This position makes him seem coy or indecisive, but I think his heart is in the right place. While I would like to see him run as I think it would energize the Dem race and get more people paying attention, my guess is that within a couple of weeks it will be clear that he would better serve the party in other ways. Also, a likely Clinton vs. Biden primary would be extremely emotionally taxing and he really doesn't seem like he has that kind of campaign season in him.
DCBob
(24,689 posts)I always considered Biden a straight shooter but this seems out of character. Makes me think there is more than meets the eye.
karynnj
(59,475 posts)I think for many years as VP, Biden never really gave up the idea of running - even as many powers in the party clearly favored HRC. This is a man who ran twice and was said to have considered running in 2004. In the position of VP he saw the presidency up close and likely believes in his heart that he would be a good president. ( Remember Biden does not owe HRC his not running.)
On the other hand, he is obviously emotionally devasted by the death of his son. He has in the past risen above his own grieve serving his country and his family.
Another factor is that he likely knows that a nomination fight with the Clintons will be ugly.
It might really be that only if he becomes convinced that Clinton could not win a general election AND Bernie either can not beat her in the primary or win the general --' and he thinks he can will he run.
Sunlei
(22,651 posts)He is still so very awashed in grief. No matter what path you choose VP Biden, everything is going to be okay
Lychee2
(405 posts)Biden is an understudy in case Hillary has to step down. So he is stalling, because no one knows what's going to happen with Hillary's email problem, which may turn out to be much bigger than anyone presently thinks.
Biden said he would make an announcement "after Thanksgiving." By then, the Gowdy hearing will be over, and more will be known from the FBI investigation.
Biden never would have floated the idea of running for President if he weren't sure he was emotionally prepared to to it--as a replacement for Hillary.
davidpdx
(22,000 posts)I feel bad for him because he's gone through so much and would make an excellent president. The timing just wasn't there. He is going to be an excellent senior statesman for our party though and when his term is over he deserves congratulations as much as President Obama.
coyote
(1,561 posts)Samantha
(9,314 posts)I thing Democratic politicians (Third-Wayers) were alarmed to see Bernie Sanders' gaining surprisingly good ground in such a short time. They scratched their heads to think of someone who could be "drafted" that might at least for the immediate term deflect support from Bernie to lower his numbers for the benefit of shrinking the gap between his and Hillary's numbers. They were even willing to try to pull Al Gore into the rumble but he quickly shut that down.
I have always liked Joe Biden. However, I do not think he really wants to run but he is being pressured to jump in to save the party against a Socialist candidate. A Socialist candidate just would not bode well for the conservative Dems (Third-Wayers) and their real VIPS -- the corporate world and the wealthy.
It takes a particularly insensitive person to try and pressure a politician to make a political run while in the grieving process for a family member, but this is what I believe has been going on (again no facts, just gut). And in the end, I think Joe will politely bow out. He will put his family's best interests first over the Democratic party's. And that is as it should be.
Sam