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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

Loge23

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125. One thing to keep in mind with Joe:
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 02:55 PM
Apr 2019

Sorry if I offend any fellow seniors out there, but Joe Biden will be a ripe 78 years old at the swear-in.
That's 82 at the end of his first term if anyone's counting.
Remember how amazed we were at how much Obama aged during his term?

Yes, we all know some amazing 80 year old's out there, but isn't it time for new young blood? The one's that I know are amazing in short doses - not sure they can handle the 24/7 x 4 of a full term Presidency.
I agree that Joe Biden has the chops, knows the ropes, and can be an effective executive - certainly a huge upgrade from the present situation. But so can some of our younger candidates. We have effective legislators among the candidates, we have idealists, and we have a reasonable cross-section of party ideology with our choices. I know that our country is severely damaged right now, but isn't there a reasonable candidate younger than 75 (or 65?!) out there?

I'll strongly support any Democratic candidate that survives the primaries and garners the nomination, including Joe of course, but I'm thinking it's actually somewhat cruel to encourage Joe at this point. Just an opinion.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
I think its the draw of a better time. mitch96 Apr 2019 #1
How many of our candidates have successfully spearheaded such a major effort. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #2
He successfully spearheaded this one too cannabis_flower Apr 2019 #44
I don't recall saying hush. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #48
It was quite that exact word and cannabis_flower Apr 2019 #54
It wasn't me. NT WeekiWater Apr 2019 #58
You can read, right? cannabis_flower Apr 2019 #60
Didn't Biden spearhead the effort rusty fender Apr 2019 #72
Yes I believe he did. cannabis_flower Apr 2019 #85
This fact about Biden can't be all that appealing rusty fender Apr 2019 #90
Sure is a contrast cannabis_flower Apr 2019 #93
Ain't that the truth! rusty fender Apr 2019 #102
I'm not sure he spearheaded it gateley Apr 2019 #117
Careful Sanders voted for the crime bill. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #123
What's your point? cannabis_flower Apr 2019 #130
This is the kind of stuff I'm looking for. Thank you. TCJ70 Apr 2019 #61
Your welcome. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #74
Why not just figure it out yourself? BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #3
Yes, there is a wealth of information. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #6
Same for DownriverDem Apr 2019 #22
Maybe that is why I am not supporting Sanders this time katmondoo Apr 2019 #103
Is this NOT a discussion board? There are people here passionate about his candidacy... TCJ70 Apr 2019 #7
They don't have an answer to your legitimate question... only crickets!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #12
I do DownriverDem Apr 2019 #24
Yes you do... tip of the hat to you! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #27
Looks like a couple dozen people Codeine Apr 2019 #37
Yes. sheshe2 Apr 2019 #83
I've thanked several people for their replies...n/t TCJ70 Apr 2019 #86
Actually, I think "passion" is not really in play with Biden. MineralMan Apr 2019 #14
Seems you're simply asking others to do simplistic and obvious research for you. LanternWaste Apr 2019 #91
There are so many posters here who have been excited about his candidacy for so long now... TCJ70 Apr 2019 #94
gee, you are right, I just tried it still_one Apr 2019 #35
+1 n/t JustAnotherGen Apr 2019 #98
Promise Me Dad, his own book emmaverybo Apr 2019 #43
Everybody loves classic rock! jalan48 Apr 2019 #4
I can't take a thread seriously that dismisses beating trump as "nonesense" themaguffin Apr 2019 #5
The outcome is good...using it as an argument for a candidate is nonsense. TCJ70 Apr 2019 #9
No, it's essential themaguffin Apr 2019 #15
Yes. Beating Trump is essential. n/t TCJ70 Apr 2019 #62
Can you support your premise with objective evidence? LanternWaste Apr 2019 #92
We need to beat Trump. FACT. TCJ70 Apr 2019 #97
Instead of distorting what the poster said, why not just answer the question.Unless you don't have 1 InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #13
I distorted nothing. Check your arrogance elsewhere. themaguffin Apr 2019 #16
Denying what you said is the epitome of "arrogance," as you claim. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #23
So now, you're on to straw men? I don't deny what I said. You can scroll up and read it again themaguffin Apr 2019 #34
You DID distort what the poster said & deny what you said. Talk about straw men! Let's review... InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #75
I was referring to the dismissive nature of beating trump. themaguffin Apr 2019 #135
You might pooh pooh DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2019 #8
It resonates with me. I want that for our children. They shouldn't Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #18
It is going to take a lot of federal government experience to fix what Trump has destroyed. redstatebluegirl Apr 2019 #10
Keep watching and I'll bet you'll see. MineralMan Apr 2019 #11
Maybe. I just want to see where he lands policy-wise. TCJ70 Apr 2019 #87
No one says that "only Biden can beat Trump"... louis c Apr 2019 #17
Of course some people say that. I see it every single day... it's all over DU!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #25
Right here: TCJ70 Apr 2019 #31
Polls show a slight chance for everyone else and a greater chance for Joe to beat Trump Skya Rhen Apr 2019 #45
Bingo louis c Apr 2019 #51
The dangers of extrapolation - Statistics 102. marylandblue Apr 2019 #127
Do you have a reading conprehensive problem... louis c Apr 2019 #50
No...but how about we get closer to home... TCJ70 Apr 2019 #55
Again, "I'm afraid only" is a caveat and makes the statement less than absolute.. louis c Apr 2019 #80
That's pretty unfair. Miles Archer Apr 2019 #59
+1 LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #66
Well... Drunken Irishman Apr 2019 #19
Thank you for taking time to type this out. n/t TCJ70 Apr 2019 #73
+1 CrispyQ Apr 2019 #95
Yes, he could very well split the repugs. FM123 Apr 2019 #106
Speaking of beating trump.... dubyadiprecession Apr 2019 #121
I would hope Biden could gather the same people or type of people dem4decades Apr 2019 #107
This should be an OP. Really good. n/t ms liberty Apr 2019 #110
Biden represents normalcy DownriverDem Apr 2019 #20
As with any candidate one key thing is can he or she beat tRump. CentralMass Apr 2019 #21
Experience. Expertise. Codeine Apr 2019 #26
+1 LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #33
I guess I'm just looking for concrete things. Those traits you mention are nebulous concepts... TCJ70 Apr 2019 #70
nostalgia. NT aidbo Apr 2019 #28
THe same could be said of your favorite candidate right there. awesomerwb1 Apr 2019 #39
Oh? When was Bernie VP of a popular Democratic president? NT aidbo Apr 2019 #42
Don't have to have been vice president to feel nostalgia about 2016 bro awesomerwb1 Apr 2019 #46
Familiarity, stability, competence, normalcy. Freethinker65 Apr 2019 #29
I think he would stand up to Trump better than anyone. 33taw Apr 2019 #30
He's the FACE of the RULE of LAW underthematrix Apr 2019 #32
that's a two-edged sword shanny Apr 2019 #47
What the fuck does this even mean? n/t TCJ70 Apr 2019 #49
You sound mad bro. awesomerwb1 Apr 2019 #36
Sorry it came off that way, bro. n/t TCJ70 Apr 2019 #52
What I posted in another thread: CrispyQ Apr 2019 #38
Nostalgia... shanny Apr 2019 #40
... NYMinute Apr 2019 #105
I think that's... Mike Nelson Apr 2019 #41
Why do people with an obvious preference claim to be "undecided"? Some things are just mysteries. LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #53
You need to understand politics to know that owning the Whitehouse is what it is all about beachbum bob Apr 2019 #56
I didn't realize asking for arguments for a candidate would result in such negativity... TCJ70 Apr 2019 #57
Maybe it's because most Democrats already know Biden's value? LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #68
Oh, the I was just asking argument? MrsCoffee Apr 2019 #114
I've thanked several posters for their responses already... TCJ70 Apr 2019 #120
I suspect it's not asking for arguments that resulted in such negativity. better Apr 2019 #119
Two terms as VP to the greatest POTUS of my lifetime is a big draw for me. Not you?? malchickiwick Apr 2019 #63
Not really... TCJ70 Apr 2019 #69
That WAS definitely just your experience. Maybe, since you were asleep for eight years, ... malchickiwick Apr 2019 #76
Thanks for the insults? TCJ70 Apr 2019 #78
You took something in that as an insult?? How so?? WTTW -- if you plan more such OPs ... malchickiwick Apr 2019 #133
Statesmanship nini Apr 2019 #64
Multiple things Fresh_Start Apr 2019 #65
It is amusing.... quickesst Apr 2019 #67
+1 MrsCoffee Apr 2019 #109
I've seen the same thing nini Apr 2019 #129
It's dishonest quickesst Apr 2019 #134
2020 will not be fair and square either. marylandblue Apr 2019 #137
You have responded ... quickesst Apr 2019 #138
No. Because first of all, the so-called lopsided and unfair assessment of Hillary is irrelevant marylandblue Apr 2019 #139
Irrelevant? Haha quickesst Apr 2019 #140
It's my answer, so I get to decide the relevancy of your post. marylandblue Apr 2019 #141
I think everyone......... quickesst Apr 2019 #142
Not really, no. BlueStater Apr 2019 #71
an inside straight? still_one Apr 2019 #77
Experience Turbineguy Apr 2019 #79
Generally moderate Loki Liesmith Apr 2019 #81
What moderate solutions does he have... TCJ70 Apr 2019 #84
BINGO! However ... Auggie Apr 2019 #104
That's exactly how I feel. happybird Apr 2019 #113
We're on the same page Auggie Apr 2019 #132
Experience Jose Garcia Apr 2019 #82
It's all about winning. If yu don't win, it doesn't matter what yur policies are. He's a Democrat. Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #88
Yes last candidate beaten by Putin; he is poised to select next candidate delisen Apr 2019 #89
So are you saying Putin wants Biden nini Apr 2019 #96
I said Putin is poised to select next president. delisen Apr 2019 #100
Biden has empathy and compassion NYMinute Apr 2019 #99
Differences among democrats would be trivial Cicada Apr 2019 #101
If you don't know Biden by now you never will. I think you Pisces Apr 2019 #108
Here's a starter list. I'm sure others could add more. woodsprite Apr 2019 #111
Bravo emmaverybo Apr 2019 #131
He is trustworthy. TruckFump Apr 2019 #112
Although I'm very impressed by the others running, gateley Apr 2019 #115
dunno Locrian Apr 2019 #116
He's normal and a known quantity Sanity Claws Apr 2019 #118
+1 n/t Laelth Apr 2019 #144
Joe is the voice in the wilderness. Yes, that's mushy but true. Thekaspervote Apr 2019 #122
Experience and experience liberal N proud Apr 2019 #124
+1 n/t Laelth Apr 2019 #143
One thing to keep in mind with Joe: Loge23 Apr 2019 #125
I think it's a fair point True Dough Apr 2019 #136
He's the Anti-Trump? Mme. Defarge Apr 2019 #126
Decency. Frustratedlady Apr 2019 #128
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