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JoeOtterbein

(7,697 posts)
Mon Dec 2, 2019, 08:18 PM Dec 2019

Biden says he doesn't need Obama's endorsement

[link:https://www.politico.com/news/2019/12/02/biden-obama-endorsement-074856|

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 didn’t need Barack Obama’s 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 he’d want Obama’s backing if the field narrowed to three people.

“No, because everyone knows I’m close with him,” Biden said. “I don’t need an Obama endorsement.”

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Biden says he doesn't need Obama's endorsement (Original Post) JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 OP
That's my Joe - love him! Skya Rhen Dec 2019 #1
Some funny stuff there BeyondGeography Dec 2019 #2
Inasmuch as he's far ahead of the others without Obama's endorsement, he's correct. George II Dec 2019 #3
"I don't need an Obama endorsement." myohmy2 Dec 2019 #4
Let's be clear here... he said I don't need Obama's endorsement and I quote "IN THE PRIMARY." Thekaspervote Dec 2019 #8
Specifically, from the article: George II Dec 2019 #14
Yes! Thekaspervote Dec 2019 #15
He does not need Obama's endorsement.. LakeArenal Dec 2019 #11
Yes! Thekaspervote Dec 2019 #17
this is true. Kurt V. Dec 2019 #5
Barack Obama is not going to endorse one Democrat over another Democrat Peacetrain Dec 2019 #6
This..some just want to make it more than it is! Thekaspervote Dec 2019 #10
He's actually gone out of his way to ask Obama to NOT endorse him if he were so inclined. George II Dec 2019 #16
There's not much he can say, but this requires the suspension of disbelief...obviously he would love tritsofme Dec 2019 #7
You're assuming.. he said he asked Obama not to endorse him in the primary Thekaspervote Dec 2019 #9
This message was self-deleted by its author George II Dec 2019 #13
We all know what Joe Biden meant, unless we want to stir it up. Here is a bit of history from emmaverybo Dec 2019 #12
Thank you for posting this! It's a reminder that there are great public servants still Thekaspervote Dec 2019 #18
Yes! And going way back when other candidates his age had an opportunity to speak emmaverybo Dec 2019 #19
 

BeyondGeography

(39,278 posts)
2. Some funny stuff there
Mon Dec 2, 2019, 08:29 PM
Dec 2019

Kinda like, “I am still big, it’s the politics that got small.”

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George II

(67,782 posts)
3. Inasmuch as he's far ahead of the others without Obama's endorsement, he's correct.
Mon Dec 2, 2019, 08:31 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

myohmy2

(3,118 posts)
4. "I don't need an Obama endorsement."
Mon Dec 2, 2019, 08:44 PM
Dec 2019

...well there you go...

...Joe, if you don't want President Obama's endorsement, we'll take it...

...I like President Obama...

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Thekaspervote

(32,606 posts)
8. Let's be clear here... he said I don't need Obama's endorsement and I quote "IN THE PRIMARY."
Mon Dec 2, 2019, 09:13 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

George II

(67,782 posts)
14. Specifically, from the article:
Mon Dec 2, 2019, 10:02 PM
Dec 2019
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Monday said he didn’t need Barack Obama’s endorsement in the Democratic primary, even if the field were down to three people.

My oh my!
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LakeArenal

(28,713 posts)
11. He does not need Obama's endorsement..
Mon Dec 2, 2019, 09:27 PM
Dec 2019

Because he knows he has it.

As he has mine.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
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Thekaspervote

(32,606 posts)
17. Yes!
Mon Dec 2, 2019, 10:11 PM
Dec 2019

Interesting earlier in the race, the same posters were saying “he leans on Obama to much!” Now that he says he’s okay in the primary without the endorsement they gripe about that!

One has to ask... which is it??

I’m here to say it’s joe bashing .....undiluted!

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Peacetrain

(22,836 posts)
6. Barack Obama is not going to endorse one Democrat over another Democrat
Mon Dec 2, 2019, 09:01 PM
Dec 2019

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.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
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Thekaspervote

(32,606 posts)
10. This..some just want to make it more than it is!
Mon Dec 2, 2019, 09:20 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
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George II

(67,782 posts)
16. He's actually gone out of his way to ask Obama to NOT endorse him if he were so inclined.
Mon Dec 2, 2019, 10:03 PM
Dec 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

tritsofme

(17,322 posts)
7. There's not much he can say, but this requires the suspension of disbelief...obviously he would love
Mon Dec 2, 2019, 09:06 PM
Dec 2019

to have Obama’s endorsement if he was offering it.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Thekaspervote

(32,606 posts)
9. You're assuming.. he said he asked Obama not to endorse him in the primary
Mon Dec 2, 2019, 09:19 PM
Dec 2019

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 he’s not being truthful.... it matters to him that dotard be sent packing even if it isn’t him!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

Response to Thekaspervote (Reply #9)

 

emmaverybo

(8,144 posts)
12. We all know what Joe Biden meant, unless we want to stir it up. Here is a bit of history from
Mon Dec 2, 2019, 09:57 PM
Dec 2019

but a short time ago:

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Thekaspervote

(32,606 posts)
18. Thank you for posting this! It's a reminder that there are great public servants still
Mon Dec 2, 2019, 10:15 PM
Dec 2019

Joe Biden is one of them

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emmaverybo

(8,144 posts)
19. Yes! And going way back when other candidates his age had an opportunity to speak
Mon Dec 2, 2019, 11:19 PM
Dec 2019

out, on this, and other existential crises to black lives, did they use their white privilege to
do so? No!

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primary today, I would vote for:
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