Biden Runs Like It's a Primary of One

[DonViejo]

June 17, 2019 at 3:23 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard

New York Times: “In ways big and small, Biden’s choices underscore his determination to play by his own rules in the Democratic primary, gambling that his widespread name recognition and status as early poll-leader free him to set a pace and tone sharply distinct from his competitors. And as his decades-long record in government comes under increasing criticism from his party’s left flank, Mr. Biden keeps bringing attention back to November 2020.”

“That emphasis on Mr. Trump — and brushoff of his opponents — is the right approach for Mr. Biden right now, many political veterans say. Whether he can maintain that strategy is another question, as other candidates intensify their attacks on him, and some gain ground in key early-voting states like Iowa.”

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https://politicalwire.com/2019/06/17/biden-runs-like-its-a-primary-on-one/

[underpants]

1. If you act like you are winning people will think you are winning

It could also be saving the campaign a lot of money.

[AlexSFCA]

2. it's a smart approach

His strongest appeal is a high likelihood to beat trump in 2020. None of the policy proposals mean anything unless you win.

[LakeArenal]

3. I used to work under a giant 8 ft wall poster that said

“ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING”. It was actually stifling.

But it is true. And maybe, just maybe he is the winning candidate. So, act like one.

[SMC22307]

4. He's running with an air of inevitability...

and that turns many people off.