Campaigning in Iowa, Joe Biden is in his zone (CNN Wire)

[Princetonian]

I wish I could quote the entire article which is full of Joe's heartfelt and kind first-person encounters. The reporter did a great job of pointing out the ageist rightwing meme coming out of the White House which many writers are too lazy to point out and what Joe had to say about why the Trump Administration is doing that.

Since I am only allowed to post four paragraphs, I will let this Iowan speak for Joe's appeal to regular guys like him.

Craven, the father Biden promised to call, dismissed the attention to the former vice president’s so-called gaffes.

“He’s a human being like the rest of us, instead of just a Democrat,” Craven said when asked why he isn’t seriously considering any of the other Democratic candidates. “I’ve read his book. I’ve listened to him speak going as back as far as the Obama campaign. I worked 40 years as an electric utility lineman, a foreman, and I understand that experience counts. And some of these people, I don’t believe have reached the level of experience to where they can handle the job that Trump is going to leave us.”

He continued: “I didn’t think it was possible for one man to destroy the fabric of this country. I’m just a fat, old retired guy from the Midwest, but I just throw my hands up (with Trump). I think that Joe, from what I’ve seen and read, is probably the finest man who has ever served in our government.”

“His book — the part about Beau — I had to put it down quite a few times,” Craven said, referencing Biden’s late son who died of brain cancer in 2015.

http://www.kgoradio.com/news/campaigning-in-iowa-joe-biden-is-in-his-zone/

[Demsrule86]

1. What a great post...I like the fact the Biden is genuine...not like some of the

other candidates...K&R

[Kahuna7]

11. Yep. Biden is and always has been 100% authentic. What you see..

is what you get. Unlike some others who have to constantly figure out who they are and how to present themselves. Not for nothing (as we say in NJ), Biden, Bernie and Warren are the most authentic, imho. Maybe that's why they're leading. Just sayin'.

[Demsrule86]

14. I agree...lived in Teaneck as a kid. I liked it.

[Princetonian]

13. Same here. Voters must feel the same way or else Joe would not be at the top of every poll.

Joe seems to be sanguine about the "gotcha" attack force. He's been a campaigner for a long time and weathered two terms as VP supporting the best POTUS in my lifetime so he's seen it all. I am amazed he has remained a regular guy but am grateful that he did.

Someone who posted yet another "gaffe" OP said Joe supporters should stop commenting negatively on his threads and start their own on Joe. So I did.

You are the first person to comment and like my inaugural OP.

Thank you, Demsrule86!

[Demsrule86]

15. It is a great post and we should comment on their negative posts as well double standard here.

[emulatorloo]

2. Interesting article. Thanks for posting.

[jayschool2013]

3. As you noted, It's a CNN story

Originally reported by CNN's Maeve Reston.

Never hurts to click on the original link, even if it is to a (GASP!!!) mainstream news outlet.

[Princetonian]

4. I liked KGO Radio's headline.

[jayschool2013]

5. Good point

[peggysue2]

6. Kick!

Good description of Joe Biden in action, mingling with people, showing the care he's noted for and chatting with everyone. Important to note that people respond in kind. It's the kind of synergy we're going to need to put things back together again.

Nice!

[Thekaspervote]

8. This!!

[Skya Rhen]

7. Maybe I'm a sap - but I just like nice people and Joe is one of the nicest politicians I have

ever seen. This is why I have such deep respect and admiration for him.

Biden 2020

[Thekaspervote]

9. Oh me too skya rhen...me too!

[Princetonian]

16. I trust that quality. His humility and good humor stands out as he answers reporters' questions.

In answering them, Joe doesn't deflect, Attack the Messenger, or cast himself as a victim of Trump's hypocrisy (Hello, colonists won the Revolutionary War because they "took over the airports"?!) though I wish he would!!

It is this sense Joe is "one of us" that makes him stand out the most: in effect, he is an ordinary Joe and an extraordinary Joe at the same time.

[question everything]

10. This increases my hope in fellow Democrats

That "gaffes" and all, most still see Biden as the only one to beat Trump.

Steady, moderate, reliable.

[Princetonian]

17. It just shows how much faith ordinary folks put in what beltway pundits think.

The Des Moines Register has no "gotcha" headlines either.

[Peacetrain]

12. There is a lot of good feelings and love for Joe Biden in Iowa.. do not ever discount that..

its worth more than gold.. people are so heartsick at how badly the current resident has done.. they are looking for someone they know, absolutely know can do the job as President.. nothing against anyone else or their abilities.. there is just no one like VP Biden on the horizon

[Vegas Roller]

18. Decency, empathy and experience are better than slogans and platitudes. nt