8 years "presidential" experience in Obama WH makes Joe most qualified to rebuild

[Amaryllis]

I just listened to Obama presenting Joe with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. (https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287409101) In Biden's response, he talked of how the VP position has no inherent power, and says to Obama that he more than kept his commitment to Joe to help govern. He says that every single thing Obama asked him to do, he trusted him to do. That if someone asked Obama if he could get Joe to do something, Obama would say "I don't keep his schedule;" that when Obama sent him around the world, they knew that Joe spoke for Obama.
That this kind of relationship had not existed before between POTUS and VP.

So what struck me is that essentially Joe already has as close as you can get to presidential experience without actually being POTUS and is by far best situated to repair and rebuild in the most efficient and effective way possible. He already knows the job and the people both in the US and around the world - the potential cabinet picks, agency heads, etc. He will have a much shorter learning curve and broader overview than any of the others, which is very much needed at this time, more than ever.

Edited to add: Also, listening to the video, what comes across is this is a man who is well aware of his own strengths and weaknesses; a very important quality in a POTUS. He is humble.

[sunonmars]

1. Imagine Biden getting the Clintons and the Obama's to help rebuild the mess of Trump

Make them all special ambassadors to rebuild our reputation around the world.

Its an all hands on deck administration required.

[KPN]

2. That is his strength for sure. My question is can he win the GE -- which is why I looked elsewhere

in the primary.

Having said that, He's got my vote in the GE if nominated -- no question. Anything else would be suicide.

[rockfordfile]

17. Both Democrats can win GE.

Both are beating trump

[Historic NY]

3. Interesting point....when Obama sent him around the world, they knew that Joe spoke for Obama.

that is exactly why he was sent to the Ukraine, to tell them to shit or get off the pot with their corruption. He wasn't speaking for himself.

[Amaryllis]

5. Good point, and important. Hadn't thought of that.

[emmaverybo]

8. He was also speaking for the IMF and the international community as I understand it. No rogue

operation here.

[Historic NY]

14. Exactly.

[C_U_L8R]

4. Everyone should see that whole video

Whether you’re with him or not, this will help you know him.

[Amaryllis]

7. I already felt good about him, but this added to it. It really shows his humility, his character,

and his unique qualifications.

[Hoyt]

6. Biden has the experience, contacts, trust to quickly reverse trump's damage, here and globally.

[oasis]

9. I agree 100%.

Biden's the one who'll get it done.

[eissa]

10. Here's my fear

Even IF Biden wins in the general (which I believe he will) I fear he will be a one-term president. The GOP will run someone younger, and if they run Nikki Haley, don't be surprised if it's the republicans that end up electing the first female POTUS.

[Hoyt]

11. That could happen, but Biden could also bow out after one term with his female VP running in 2024.

[eissa]

12. That really would be the best scenario

Let's hope he makes a wise choice for VP.

[C_U_L8R]

16. Yes yes yes

[Act_of_Reparation]

13. My mother's been cooking her entire life.

Her food still sucks.

[pecosbob]

15. Harry Truman re-made our modern government

with only the experience of a few terms in Congress. The best person to re-make our current government has already left the race.