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In reply to the discussion: Biden signals to aides that he would serve only a single term [View all]Cha
(316,719 posts)65. It's fake politico JUNK is what it is..
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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If it's true and is confirmed, he has to drop out. You don't give away the advantage of incumbency.
Garrett78
Dec 2019
#41
Ah...lucky for us it is not true...and as I said before ....primaries are not group events...both
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#84
I do not believe Sanders has enough support to win a primary and he is not increasing his vote...he
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#92
I hear what you're saying, but respectfully disagree. I wish your candidate the best of luck!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#93
Time will tell...Sen. Sanders has my vote in a general...and I am not near as angry as I used to be.
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#96
Change "would" to "might," according to Joe's close confidant Sen. Coons... not that far off!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#108
Just repeating what Sen. Coons said... imagine if this was Bernie, we'd never hear the end of it!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#111
Yeah, nothing like having someone taken seriously to say what they mean & mean what they say.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#116
That would have been a smart move... why even risk puttin doubts in voters' minds?!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#103
More anononymous bullshit from Politico. It was Politico who said that Biden "would reduce
still_one
Dec 2019
#4
Thanks Cha. These so-called new's sources should be ashamed of themselves for not only reporting
still_one
Dec 2019
#23
Some people live for bad news about Biden. They eagerly pounce on any tasty tid-bit and run around,
emmaverybo
Dec 2019
#70
we need a vp candidate who will bring votes we wouldnt get otherwise
questionseverything
Dec 2019
#54
Zero chance Harris will be Bernie's VP... it's much more likely he'll choose her to be his AG.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#66
I would like to see Bernie appoint Kerry as Sec. of Defense... Sec. of Education I'm still not sure.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#87
This is why I don't allow blind faith to media articles simply because they stroke my bias.
LanternWaste
Dec 2019
#38
Politico is a shitty outlet. Often poorly sourced and they have a line of fresh blood.....
TidalWave46
Dec 2019
#11
Repub vultures are salivating; let's weaken Dem candidate why don't we by giving info that couldve
RestoreAmerica2020
Dec 2019
#29
If that's the case he shouldn't bother running. He's still young enough to serve 2 terms.
Autumn
Dec 2019
#31
he has indicated that for sometime now.. i do believe he will not run next term..our VP pick
samnsara
Dec 2019
#33
If it's true, it's disqualifying. You absolutely do *not* give up the advantage of incumbency.
Garrett78
Dec 2019
#43
Don't believe this for a second. This crap is coming from Biden opponents trying to hurt his
highplainsdem
Dec 2019
#40
Sen. Coons, comfirmin Joe would serve 2 terms w/ the proviso "if necessary," is Biden's opponent?!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#89
Joe Biden told Senator Coons he would "serve two terms if necessary," the Democrat from Delaware...
demmiblue
Dec 2019
#42
You would think so... but, apparently, Joe has other ideas. Not sure what he's thinkin!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#88
The Trump War Room is already tweeting gleefully about this malarkey, saying it shows
highplainsdem
Dec 2019
#45
Senator Coons-Joe is ready and willing and able to serve two terms if necessary
Gothmog
Dec 2019
#47
I'm sure we could count on Bernie to run for two terms. Or to give it another whirl in 2024
The Valley Below
Dec 2019
#50
Very concerning... no doubt Joe's advisors will advise him to walk back the "if necessary" condition
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#90
It is not true...but enjoy your false hopes...that this is the one...to bring Biden down.
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#83
Why should he? Sorry...Biden is most likely the nominee...seriously hope Sanders bows out early and
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#94
We think alike... only Bernie's got this, so I hope Biden does the right thing & bows out early.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#97
Biden has a history of always doing the right thing...so no worries there. But I hate to see you
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#99
I agree, Joe tends to do the right thing politically and will likely bow out gracefully...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#101
Disqualifying? No... there are worse statements, but it does give one pause.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#112