Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumBiden says he doesn't need Obama's endorsement
The former vice president also scoffs at the idea Elizabeth Warren is building enthusiasm, and accuses Pete Buttigieg of stealing his plans.
By NATASHA KORECKI 12/02/2019 07:09 PM EST
EMMETSBURG, Iowa Former Vice President Joe Biden on Monday said he didnt need Barack Obamas endorsement in the Democratic primary, even if the field were down to three people.
He also scoffed at the notion that Sen. Elizabeth Warren is building enthusiasm and accused Mayor Pete Buttigieg of stealing his plans.
In a wide-ranging interview aboard his campaign bus during an eight-day tour through Iowa, Biden talked to reporters about his prospects in Iowa, the likely strength of his campaign going into Super Tuesday and his relationship with the former president.
Biden reiterated that he asked Obama not to endorse him, and he stuck by that stance even when asked whether hed want Obamas backing if the field narrowed to three people.
No, because everyone knows Im close with him, Biden said. I dont need an Obama endorsement.
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primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
BeyondGeography
(39,278 posts)Kinda like, I am still big, its the politics that got small.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
George II
(67,782 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
myohmy2
(3,118 posts)...well there you go...
...Joe, if you don't want President Obama's endorsement, we'll take it...
...I like President Obama...
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Thekaspervote
(32,606 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
George II
(67,782 posts)My oh my!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Thekaspervote
(32,606 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LakeArenal
(28,713 posts)Because he knows he has it.
As he has mine.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Thekaspervote
(32,606 posts)Interesting earlier in the race, the same posters were saying he leans on Obama to much! Now that he says hes okay in the primary without the endorsement they gripe about that!
One has to ask... which is it??
Im here to say its joe bashing .....undiluted!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Kurt V.
(5,624 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Peacetrain
(22,836 posts)He is not going to put his finger on the lever. That is not his style. And Joe Biden is close enough to him, he would never ask him to do that.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Thekaspervote
(32,606 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
George II
(67,782 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
tritsofme
(17,322 posts)to have Obamas endorsement if he was offering it.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Thekaspervote
(32,606 posts)Joe has been totally above board in his campaign and should he not get the nomination wants the nominee to have that full endorsement... there is no reason to think hes not being truthful.... it matters to him that dotard be sent packing even if it isnt him!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)but a short time ago:
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Thekaspervote
(32,606 posts)Joe Biden is one of them
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)out, on this, and other existential crises to black lives, did they use their white privilege to
do so? No!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden