Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumA WILD idea concerning Biden and his VP choice.
As we know, Joes age is a concern for some (not all, but some).
He was born November 20, 1942.
So, if he served two full terms and left office on 1/20/2029, he would be 87.
So, to take that issue off of the table and away from the media and the younger Trump
(born June 13, 1946), what if Joe said this after he becomes the Dem nominee:
Today I am releasing my medical records.
I recently visited my very reputable primary care physician for my annual physical and am happy to say that everything looks very good.
But, I do realize that if I served two full terms, I would be 87 when leaving office.
Hopefully, Ill still be in great shape then, but it is something that should be addressed.
And to be honest, I dont want to spend 8 more years in the White House.
But, I do want to spend 4 years there for the reasons Ive been saying since announcing my candidacy.
As Ive also stated, I think my experience and temperament are what is needed right now at this crucial juncture in our countrys history to return to a sense of sanity and normalcy.
So, Ive thought about if I should announce a one term presidency right now or just wait until three years into the first term. There are pros and cons both ways.
But, the pros definitely outweigh the cons both personally and for the country.
So, today I am making the admittedly unusual but exciting announcement on who I want to be my vice presidential running mate for 2020 and the person that I would like to see become President in 2024.
(He then goes on to introduce the woman - and yes I think it needs to be a woman - who is currently between the ages of 40-60).
***now the timing - he should only do this once he has clinched the nomination or at the DNC Convention in Milwaukee - doing so any earlier would be ill advised.***
I know this is a radical idea.
But, we live in radical wacky times.
Ok, I will now duck and take cover from all of you ready to pounce on why this is 😜 crazy.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
hlthe2b
(102,200 posts)and should he get elected, make him a LAME DUCK from DAY 1.
While I have a hunch that he might well be thinking this, he should NEVER announce it and we would merely be defeating OURSELVES to press him to do so.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
madaboutharry
(40,203 posts)Announcing he would serve one term would make him a lame duck president before the first vote is cast.
The American people will have to decide if his age disqualifies him or not. If they think so, then there are 19 other candidates to choose from.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Funtatlaguy
(10,870 posts)Especially when youve done it yourself.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Basic LA
(2,047 posts)... is what destroyed Teddy Roosevelt's presidency. He regretted it all his life & warned others against giving your political enemies no one to fear. He tried to run again as a third party (Bull Moose) candidate but it came to naught. And yet, considering Biden's age, I see where it might seem a logical idea.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Funtatlaguy
(10,870 posts)Are then powerless lame ducks.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
dsc
(52,155 posts)gotten much done? The presidents this has included are Ike, Nixon, Reagan, Clinton, W, and Obama. Most of the major achievements of those Presidents were done during their first terms.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
highplainsdem
(48,959 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
mitch96
(13,885 posts)What if after 3 years he retires and lets the VP take over. If I'm mistaken they the new VP could run for two terms leaving a Prez with 9 years in office.. no?
I think nine years would be enough time to undo what commander bonespurShitstain has done.
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Funtatlaguy
(10,870 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
mitch96
(13,885 posts)It's like trying to extend a good satisfying meal...
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
FailureToCommunicate
(14,012 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cosmocat
(14,561 posts)If he would join him if he won, it would be monster ticket ...
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
peggysue2
(10,828 posts)I can see these two working together and getting the job done. For all of us!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
dsc
(52,155 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
DoctorJoJo
(1,134 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
True Dough
(17,300 posts)There might be a temptation to rewrite the 22nd Amendment and allow additional terms. Who'd want to miss out on the next couple of decades of his brilliant life?
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Laelth
(32,017 posts)-Laelth
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Demsrule86
(68,539 posts)No lame duck presidents
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
loyalsister
(13,390 posts)Not only is it a weak position politically, it is well before an age of 76 that it's not a safe assumption that a person has even 4 yrs of optimal health ahead. Optimal health for a POTUS should acknowledge a need for 24/7 preparedness for high physical and mental demands.
It would take a lot of arrogance and a dismissal of biological reality to make such a statement.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided