Biden: Americans will never hear me speak ill of another Democratic candidate.

[crazytown]

Newsweek, May 9, 2019
https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-says-when-he-considered-entering-2020-democratic-race-he-never-1421669

JOE BIDEN SAYS WHEN HE CONSIDERED ENTERING 2020 DEMOCRATIC RACE, HE ‘NEVER ANTICIPATED THERE’D BE 300 PEOPLE RUNNING’

snip During a campaign fundraising event in Los Angeles on Thursday, Biden said “there's a lot of people who are qualified and decent and running,” referring to the 22 Democrats who have either already entered the 2020 presidential race or formed a presidential exploratory committee.

“And I think it's one heck of a field, although I never anticipated there'd be 300 people running,” the former six-term senator added.

Biden then pointed out that although “all that polling stuff looks good" for him at this point, he also acknowledged that the race “is a marathon and we have a long way to go.”

Despite his quip about the high quantity of candidates running, Biden asserted that Americans will “never hear me speak ill of another Democratic candidate.”

[Hortensis]

1. Typical of him but love to hear it!

Big gold star for Biden's forehead.

[calguy]

2. Now if we could only get Bernie to do that

[NurseJackie]

4. ...

[Blue_playwright]

14. I like Bernie but I gotta agree...

His blunt personality makes policy comparisons- which they all should do to draw battle lines - too abrasive and harsh. I hope he can master that as well as he did after Hillary became the nominee, and fast.

[musicman65]

3. Now if that

stays in place we can get on the right footing

[Croney]

5. This is my first post here after deciding on a favorite.

I really like several others and will of course vote for our nominee no matter who it is. But this morning I'm optimistic about Joe Biden.

[crazytown]

7. Congratulations

It look me a long time to settle in Warren. It’s a bit like finding a home.

Whatever misgivings I have about what a Biden Presidency might look like, it a joy to see his support climbing into the stratosphere.

[DownriverDem]

13. Why?

[Blue_playwright]

15. Not my post but...

For me? He’s both earned my respect and earned some primary successes. I’m voting blue no matter who. But, despite my current preference, I love Uncle Joe!

[Dopers_Greed]

6. What a class act

Wish some of the other candidates would do this

[watoos]

8. Trump is going after Biden hard,

he has Ghouliani over in Ukraine digging up dirt on Joe. By the way what Ghouliani is doing is most likely illegal.

The only way we lose in 2020 is if we fight among ourselves.

[George II]

20. Wouldn't surprise me if he turns up more dirt on trump than he does on Biden.

[oldsoftie]

9. Thats great, but I just dont think he should hold that attitude if he's facing trump though.

I know some here have told me that he should ignore trumps insults. But i think if he is the candidate, he needs to have ready responses for whats to come. Trump loves insulting, but like most bullies he hates a response. But they'd better be good ones.

[seaglass]

10. I'm sure that's his intent, kind of easy to say when you're leading the polls. Let's see how

disciplined he is.

[FakeNoose]

16. As VP and as leader of the Senate during Obama's terms

... Joe spent 8 years helping other Democrats get elected.
I think he's already walked the walk.

[seaglass]

19. Sure, I guess Hillary doesn't count. n/t

[rogue emissary]

21. Glad someone has a functioning long term memory.

The Fix Analysis
Biden disses Clinton: ‘I never thought she was a great candidate. I thought I was a great candidate.’

By Aaron Blake
May 19, 2017

Hillary Clinton greets Vice President Biden on the tarmac at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in Avoca, Pa., on Aug. 15, 2016. (Carolyn Kaster/AP)
Former vice president Joe Biden stirred the Democratic pot a little bit on Thursday night.

Appearing at the SALT hedge fund conference in Las Vegas, the possible 2020 presidential candidate weighed in on Hillary Clinton's 2016 candidacy in a way that Clinton supporters sure won't like.

“I never thought she was a great candidate,” Biden said, according to reports. “I thought I was a great candidate.”

Biden clarified, according to CNN, that “Hillary would have been a really good president.” But that isn't likely to make Clinton supporters feel much better.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/05/19/biden-disses-clinton-i-never-thought-she-was-a-great-candidate-i-thought-i-was-a-great-candidate/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.735709671193

[The Wizard]

11. Attacking other Democrats

gives ammunition to Trump and only serves to keep people home on election day.

[njhoneybadger]

12. Just like Bernie

[mainstreetonce]

17. I hope the primary does not become ugly like the Reps did

But I don't think Joe should say never.
Never is not the word to use.

[ecstatic]

18. LOL @ 300 people running!

Embarrassment of riches.

[Cha]

22. Yes, he knows it 's a "marathon"!!