I don't know what Joe Biden's campaign is about.

[Music Man]

His candidacy just feels... anti-climactic. Forgive the random analogy, but it reminds me of Brett Favre having the magical season with the '09 Vikings, hemming and hawing about returning, then coming back for a sad, losing 2010 season.

I love Joe Biden to death. He is decent to his core, has fought hard battles, was the perfect partner to Obama, and has overcome deep personal tragedy. And I really think a lot of the attacks on him in the debates are cheap, ticky tack lines to knock down a front runner.

But I don't feel the electricity, and that makes me sad to see at this stage. His website will speak to issues of the middle class, but other candidates are actually speaking to that better on the stump and in the debates. In fact, he's not even the best at criticizing proposals like Medicare For All. Michael Bennet, Pete Buttigieg, and others are far more articulate at describing and advocating for a public option.

I just don't sense a narrative in his campaign other than, "I've been at this a while, so just trust me."

[qazplm135]

1. Easy

I can beat Trump and I will bring the Obama years back.

[obnoxiousdrunk]

2. Whatever Joe is

doing is working at least for now.

[lapfog_1]

3. you actually named it...

his campaign is about returning decency to the Oval Office.

Plus he has the usual assortment of more moderate Democratic policies...

[BannonsLiver]

4. Favre is an overrated loser who sends unsolicited dick pics.

[Thekaspervote]

5. I guess you need to ask yourself if you need "electricity" in a candidate

I’ll take solid foundation, experienced, work hard, get things done, admired around the world any day!

[Music Man]

6. I don't need it personally.

But I would think a campaign does.

[quickesst]

8. Well yeah.....

....but can he do this?

[applegrove]

7. And then he goes electric when interviewed. It may be that there are

just too many debators. Not everyone is going to thrive in a debate of 10 people.

[Music Man]

9. That is fair.

The 20-candidate environment sucks. Way too many details are getting lost.

But I'm saying even in the moments Biden has the floor, he's not driving the debate or really rebutting his opponents beyond "That's not true" and "Here's what Barack Obama did."

David Axelrod said it best, which is, "It seemed Biden didn't want the ball at times tonight."

We will definitely see how he does as the debates change. However, my observation goes beyond the debates to the overall sweep of Biden's candidacy.

[BlueIdaho]

10. Without a Doubt

There are too many fucking candidates on stage. Time to lose 15 to 18 of the 24.

[customerserviceguy]

11. There's not a lot of sizzle there

but plenty of steak. Or as Amy Klobuchar has inspired me to say, "All beer, no foam".

[Music Man]

13. Yes, that's a great line :)

Her zingers are actually some of the best of the lot.

[procon]

14. Don't buy into Trump's "Sleepy Joe" tagline.

Biden is a classically trained, old school statesman, a true gentleman who wears his dignity and gravitas like the innate professional he is.

When people started thinking the President of the US needs to act like a rockstar high on drugs du jour, or look like a Hollywood superhero in spandex and a muscle suit, we ended up with Trump.

If you want to be entertained go buy a ticket to the latest movie blockbuster or a concert. Politicians do not need "electricity" to amuse the crowd, they been to be honest and humble, and fair to everyone as he develops his positions and policies during the primaries.

After Trump's flaming carnival show of the damned, Biden is building trust and confidence in his stalwart character, and his long experience in national and foriegn affairs. His quiet, reliable strength of character and thoughtful responses seem more like a welcomed respite from the frey.

Since most of the candidates will soon be eliminated, Biden just needs to Outlive, Outlast and Outplay the also rans until he's face to face with the final opponent.

[Cha]

15. We Disagree.. and that's ok.. I know exactly what Biden's

campaign is about..

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