Why Is The Media Trying So Hard To Corner Joe Biden Into Running?

[GoLeft TV]

With all of the drama that the GOP 2016 race has created, the media is clamoring to get the same kind of drama initiated in the Democratic race. And what could cause more drama than a Joe Biden presidential run?

[virtualobserver]

1. Biden is in charge of this process, not the media

He is the one perpetually teasing.

[99th_Monkey]

3. Well, you must admit, the M$M is more than obliging Biden

Biden, the only NON-candidate included on most every poll of "likely Democratic voters".

The media has no responsibility or obligation whatsoever to do this, but they insist on doing it anyway.

[asjr]

4. I think the M$M wants more democrats to jump in and

screw their whole presidential runners into making it easier for the Repubs to run one person and win. That dollar sign between the Ms is what it about.

[still_one]

5. I also believe a lot of Biden supporters are pushing this. They want to continue their jobs after

his VP gig. and the best way to do this is to encourage him to run

[brooklynite]

2. Because...it generate excitement? which generates readers/viewers? which sells ads?

Were you thinking it was something else?

[Nitram]

6. I thought it was Hillary who the MSM were behind?

Or maybe I've been spending too much time reading post by the Bernista faction.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

7. They consider him to be a celebrity.

[SmittynMo]

8. Cause more drama?

You nailed it. That's exactly why they want him to run. More drama news.

[ErikJ]

9. If he does it will split the Hillary vote assuring a Bernie win. nt

[Demeter]

10. I think it's sheer panic--the PTB are feeling the Bern

and they want two strings to their corporate bow. And Biden? He may be worried that Hillary will take a spill and never get back up, so he's ready to leap into the breach, but only if it seems necessary, and doesn't insult Bernie, the front-runner.

No, that's not likely. Biden is probably trying to calm the corporate types by saying he will be there if necessary, but he sees no such necessity arising....I think Biden's okay with Bernie. (How could he not be?)

[murielm99]

11. They need something to write about.

It has to look like a race, when it is not. We know Hillary will have the nomination. That is a foregone conclusion, which is boring to them. It does not sell papers. It does not get people to watch stupid TV programs stacked with repubbies.

Joe needs to say something soon.

[snagglepuss]

12. It will give me a reason to completely ignore Bernie.

They'll just focus on Biden and HRC.

[McKim]

13. They Want to Attract Working Class Voters Away from Bernie

Joe is a traditional guy from a working class home. He is pro union. He is a good Catholic family man who can appeal to the working class that otherwise might go for Bernie. He knows how to talk to your average person, unlike Kerry. I admire Biden's personal character and if it weren't for his buying into the MIC and wars, I would vote for him.