Biden is labeled a moderate. But his agenda is far more liberal than Hillary Clinton's.

[edhopper]

Biden is labeled a moderate. But his agenda is far more liberal than Hillary Clinton’s. Read more here: https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/election/campaigns/article234890482.html#storylink=cpy

[Thekaspervote]

1. +1000

[PatrickforO]

2. Well, I just switched to Biden. Never thought I'd say it. Never thought I'd do it.

I like Bernie's platform, but think Biden has just a little better chance to win.

[CentralMass]

3. Joe Biden claims he was a staunch liberal in the Senate. He wasn't

https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2019/may/06/joe-biden/joe-biden-claims-he-was-staunch-liberal-senate-he-/
"After a review of sources that grade lawmakers based on ideology, we found Biden’s claim to be inaccurate. By a variety of measures, Biden’s record has been that of a moderate Democrat."

[LizBeth]

4. HRC was a lot more left than people give credit. So this surprises me.

[comradebillyboy]

6. Indeed. I don't think Joe is to the left of Hillary at all.

[LizBeth]

7. I do not either. Thanks. I am good with Biden going in and doing lots of fixin' but I do not

think he is a HRC or is left of her.

[Polybius]

5. I'll give you that

He's certainly to Hillary's left.

[edhopper]

8. No

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but he certainly not as right as his detractors say he is.

[Polybius]

13. No?

Not sure I understand. Your OP said "But his agenda is far more liberal than Hillary Clinton’s." Then I agree with you and you say no.

Anyway, Biden was against the surge that Hillary pushed Obama for. On war-related issues, he's been more liberal. And that's a good thing!

[edhopper]

14. I left out

a very important word.."not"

As Homer Simpson would say "DOH!"

[thesquanderer]

9. He is labeled a moderate for two reasons...

1. his general positions over the last 50 years or so

2. his positions relative to some other vocal members of his party (Sanders, Warren, AOC, etc.).

Not because of how he compares to Hillary (which one could argue about either way).

[edhopper]

10. I have seen Sanders supporter (not here)

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say he is maybe 5% better than Trump.

[aikoaiko]

11. Agendas are nice. Histories are more persuasive.

Sorry.

[edhopper]

12. I am looking forward

when it is Biden vs Trump. I don't want to see him attacked from the left.

[aikoaiko]

15. Ok

[edhopper]

16. He wasn't my choice either

I liked Warren. But the map and the math tells me he will be the candidate.

I want us to to move forward and make sure he beats Trump.

[NYMinute]

17. I like that Biden is labeled a moderate

It helps him in the GE.

Let's keep his progressive credentials a secret among Democrats!

[NurseJackie]

18. He's not a Socialist... that's what's most important.

[edhopper]

19. good point.