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UrbScotty

(23,987 posts)
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 09:10 PM Apr 2013

Joe Biden 'Thinking About' Running For President, Son Beau Biden Says

Vice President Joe Biden is well aware that the loudest rumblings about the 2016 presidential election are currently coming from supporters of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton -- he experienced their enthusiasm firsthand last week.

Yet while the Clinton speculation already appears to have kicked into overdrive, Biden's son, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, recently told The New York Times that his father isn't closing any doors, especially with Clinton still maintaining that her career in public office is over.

“It’s no secret that he’s thinking about this,” the younger Biden said. “I’m glad he’s thinking about this. But he hasn’t made up his mind.”

Clinton, on the other hand, has said her mind is made up. But many supporters believe she has left the door open for a 2016 run. Last week, she added fuel to the fire, announcing a book deal and delivering high-profile speeches in New York and Washington, D.C.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/09/joe-biden-president_n_3044469.html?ir=Politics
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Joe Biden 'Thinking About' Running For President, Son Beau Biden Says (Original Post) UrbScotty Apr 2013 OP
HAPPY to hear it! elleng Apr 2013 #1
Ditto! Marie Marie Apr 2013 #2
Yes, Jill would make a wonderful FLOTUS! elleng Apr 2013 #3
I think we did good fadedrose Apr 2013 #6
Absolutely! Lugnut Apr 2013 #5
I've been thinking about it since 2008 . . . fadedrose Apr 2013 #4
Wouldn't it be great if Beau and Chelsea ran the same year for President? fadedrose Apr 2013 #7

Marie Marie

(10,001 posts)
2. Ditto!
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 09:32 PM
Apr 2013

He would make a great president and he is not afraid to fight for his beliefs. He is smart and seasoned and knows how to work the Congress. And, may I add, Jill would make a wonderful FLOTUS.

fadedrose

(10,044 posts)
6. I think we did good
Wed Apr 10, 2013, 10:24 AM
Apr 2013

Got 2 smart "people" President and Vice President, and two very appealing First and Second Ladies.

That hasn't happened ever - sometimes one was nice, but never all 4.

fadedrose

(10,044 posts)
4. I've been thinking about it since 2008 . . .
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 09:41 PM
Apr 2013

The Michigan fiasco of a primary hurt his chances - but I love Obama.

I hope he runs. An older Biden not as fast on his feet is better than any Dems I can think of, at least till Warren is a bit older.

fadedrose

(10,044 posts)
7. Wouldn't it be great if Beau and Chelsea ran the same year for President?
Wed Apr 10, 2013, 10:26 AM
Apr 2013

Alas, I'll be dead, or incapacitated, locked in some home without DU....
and will miss all the fighting..

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