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still_one

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14. I agree that Biden could say he will continue the policies of Obama, and that would be a positive
Sun Aug 2, 2015, 10:00 AM
Aug 2015

for him. Right now however, his poll numbers are dismal against Hillary in the primaries, and he comes in behind Bernie also. I understand much of that could be due to that he hasn't declared yet, but he has enough name recognition visibility that I would think he would at least come in higher in the polls.

This is not his first run at trying to be president. Joe has tried to run for President two times before, and this would be his third time. One has to question if he has the popularity within the party. This would be his third time at trying to run, and maybe third time is a charm, but I am pretty skeptical.

I know some folks will disagree with me, but I don't see much difference between Hillary and Joe as far as the issues are concerned.

She seems plenty viable to me. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2015 #1
hillary is certainly viable. trueblue2007 Aug 2015 #2
It reminds me of the debates over a 'nuclear freeze' in the 80s... DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2015 #5
yes, we know you hate her Skittles Aug 2015 #3
Anyone who opposes Hillary Clinton's rightful ascent to the presidency is a misogynist RufusTFirefly Aug 2015 #4
Just to point out that Biden voted for the IWR, Patriot Act, and was opposed to the raid against still_one Aug 2015 #6
Love Joe but I don't see him being to the left of HRC.... DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2015 #7
I think your analysis is right on. It would definitely create more suspense in the Democratic still_one Aug 2015 #8
He did vote against Kyl-Lieberman jfern Aug 2015 #9
I think Bernie supporters definitely would not move over to Biden. still_one Aug 2015 #10
No, but Obama fans who are now Hillary supporters might.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2015 #13
I agree that Biden could say he will continue the policies of Obama, and that would be a positive still_one Aug 2015 #14
I think Joe would make a good president because he relates to the common folk..... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2015 #18
His baggage would fit in an overnight bag fadedrose Aug 2015 #20
Biden voted for the Iraq War NobodyHere Aug 2015 #11
Now she is "not viable"? VanillaRhapsody Aug 2015 #12
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2015 #16
Again VanillaRhapsody Aug 2015 #17
Neither is he. LWolf Aug 2015 #15
I actually prefer her to him. If I have to choose. CharlotteVale Aug 2015 #19
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