I wish Biden would admit he's not a rock star...a good thing because

[wiggs]

he should take the position that he effectively is a stand-in for others...Klobuchar, Pete, Boxer, Reid, Beto, Clyburn, even Sanders and especially all of us. We are him.

We don't necessarily need another cult figure, someone to worship. We need someone to carry on for us. He didn't surge ahead because of his charisma, articulation, brilliance, or wonkiness. He surged because lots of people with varied backgrounds need representation and placed their bets on a good, caring, empathetic guy with lots of support from others we trust. Clyburn said as much.

And I think he does better when he's not trying to be a rock star, the best debater, the fastest loudest talker, the best orator, etc.. That's not him, or us. When Biden is at his best is when he is himself...then we can feel like we are up there with him. This is a different path than Obama took, and a necessary one.

Candidates evolve on the campaign trail. Hope he finds that authentic place soon.

[oldtime dfl_er]

1. I'm confused

When did Joe say he was a rock star?

[samnsara]

2. he makes me feel safe. I can go to sleep in the car and know the driver has their eyes on the road..

[AkFemDem]

3. Huh? Humble Joe is actually one of his shticks...

Even now as he embraces success for example, he tells everyone Klobuchar won every debate.

Joe isn’t the rock star type.

[redstatebluegirl]

4. He is there, he will never appeal to Sanders supporters.

That is impossible in my mind because of how they feel about our party in general. He is a genuine and authentic as they get, sorry to disagree but you are off the mark on this.

[wyldwolf]

5. "Hope he finds that authentic place soon."

He found his authentic place decades ago. Thanks for your concern.

[Under The Radar]

6. sour grapes?

[beachbumbob]

7. biden will never describe himself as any form or rock star

or premadonna ever. review his life for minute

BTW, he as authentic as ANY democratic politician has ever been

again actually review his life

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

8. Biden has never behaved like he thought he was a rock star.

Bernie is the only candidate who has encouraged his followers to treat him as a cult hero.

[highplainsdem]

14. +1,000,000

[uponit7771]

15. +1,

[LanternWaste]

9. What specifically leads you to believe he's in fact, acting as such?

And I certainly hope you find that authentic response soon...

[zackymilly]

10. Did Bernie join Public Enemy? nt

[HarlanPepper]

11. Total nonsense

But your concern is duly noted.

[abqtommy]

12. Don't we know that cults are made up of certaind kinds of people? So are supportive, ethical

groups. I musta been born cynical because I've NEVER looked upon anyone in politics, religion
or any endeavor as a "Rock Star". I voted for Barack twice and still disagree with him on some points.
I voted for Hillary knowing she wasn't a Saint but still supporting her as the best qualified for the job.
That's just me. Some people are like me and some aren't. Get over it, be yourself and allow Joe the same privilege.

[standingtall]

13. What?

"he should take the position that he effectively is a stand-in for others...Klobuchar, Pete, Boxer, Reid, Beto, Clyburn, even Sanders and especially all of us. We are him."

That would be a great way to lose the election to Trump. He doesn't needed to take any such position even if it's true.

[Celerity]

16. I dedicate this song to this OP

[NurseJackie]

17. I hope it doesn't get this bad...

[wiggs]

18. Whoa! Advice from a Joe fan not OK? Guess I'm the only one who thinks he

sometimes tries too hard when speaking to crowds. That's fine.

Love Joe for his personal authenticity...hope he finds a campaign groove that consistently shows it off.