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pat_k

(9,313 posts)
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 02:35 PM Jun 2016

Biden: Sensible again.

Wish the rest of the establishment/media were so sensible. Stop with all the declarations of what he "must" do. Just wait and see what Sanders decides. In light of the result in CA he may decide not to take it to the convention. Or he may. It's his call.

I'm tired of all the premature reactions to a decision yet to be made. He's made it clear he won't be making any final decisions for at least a few days. The "pundits" and "party leaders" need to give it a rest.

Biden on timing of Sanders exit: 'That's his call'
By NICK GASS 06/08/16 11:46 AM EDT

Bernie Sanders should be able to decide when and how to end his bid for the Democratic nomination on his own terms, Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday.

"I think that's his call," Biden told CNN. "It's clear we know who the nominee is going to be. I think we should be a little graceful and give him the opportunity to decide on his own...


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Biden: Sensible again. (Original Post) pat_k Jun 2016 OP
Biden is making sense. geek tragedy Jun 2016 #1
He's a class act PJMcK Jun 2016 #2
I really like Joe Biden. I wonder what his plans are post Obama admin. ALBliberal Jun 2016 #3
There's a reason Obama chose him. moriah Jun 2016 #4
 

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)
1. Biden is making sense.
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 02:37 PM
Jun 2016

Obama was very careful to not push Hillary out in 2008. I would expect she's applying the same wisdom, bloggers and pundits being a different story of course.

PJMcK

(21,984 posts)
2. He's a class act
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 02:40 PM
Jun 2016

Vice President Biden is smart, dedicated, humorous and empathetic. His comments are wise and as a nation, we've been fortunate for his years of service.

ALBliberal

(2,333 posts)
3. I really like Joe Biden. I wonder what his plans are post Obama admin.
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 02:41 PM
Jun 2016

He's fairly old but seems so vibrant and smart and very much involved. I wonder if he would consider VP slot again!

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