Joe Biden Launches Presidential Bid 2020

[Law]

It's official.

Joe Biden has launched his Presidential bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-47601125

He's going to be an interesting candidate to follow and, IMO, the strongest contender from the Democratic Party.

Most of the others are way too left off spectrum and will not fare well with the general American public.


But he's not without his liabilities.
Concerns like his age and reputation/history as an "establishment" politician can and probably will work against him at some point of this race.

Nevertheless, 2020 just got a little bit more interesting.

[.2pdk]

If Trump were to lose in 2020 Biden would certainly be the most mkt friendly.

[MKSixer]

Biden 2020 will be the Bush of 2016. He is very well vetted and approved, safe for the establishment but as dull and dishwater and won't survive the more charismatic and exciting candidates.

Let he's out by the convention.

Cheers-mk

[Joekerr]

It is interesting that you say he is the strongest contender of the Democratic party. I don't necessarily disagree, but I think it may be because of my own inherent bias.

To explain that a little further, I don't understand the views / policies of Warren, Sanders, or Harris in the sense that they aren't overly palatable. I understand the words coming out of their mouth, but I disagree with them on a decent part of what I see them supporting (not everything, but a decent part). At least they aren't as far left as some other non presidential dems, like AOC and Ilhan Omar who are just ridiculous.

Whereas Biden, I suspect I could see myself agreeing with on more things than the others, still probably not the majority, but considerably more than Sanders et al.

And because of that, I would therefore be tempted to agree with you that he's the strongest Dem contender. But that is because he aligns more to my view of the world than the rest. To raise a contrary point then, simply because I agree with him more, doesn't mean the majority of Democrats feel the way I do. They may veer much farther left, and to them, maybe they see Biden as to wishy washy, doesn't stand far enough left, not enough of a difference, etc. And therefore, they may want to elect someone a little more radically left. Like Sanders.

Point being, inherent bias sometimes leads to wrong conclusions. I wouldn't be surprised to see AOC and the like whipping up support for someone like Sanders and similar and Biden losing the bid.

There is less and less middle ground in America if the media and even these forums are any indication. Lines are being drawn, people are entrenching into their respective positions and drawing people that were middle to either side. For that reason, someone sort of middle ground like I see Biden, will potentially lose. Because he's not enough on "their" side.

I don't really understand why him being a VP makes him a stronger candidate or an edge per se - but I do understand that seemingly in American minds, this is a benefit right? Is it because he has already worked in the higher political circles (maybe - if the President let him)?

[.2pdk]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

I wouldn't be surprised to see AOC and the like whipping up support for someone like Sanders and similar and Biden losing the bid.

I can certainly picture her with a whip.

[Haywood]

Did he announce being flanked by underaged girls? Too soon?

[gonzo]

He's beholden, dirty and sick but he's not a crazy. If 'they' somehow prevent him from going to the show, the dems only shot is over.
The only others with a glimmer of primary toasting hope are Burn and Lil Pete. The rest are already finished and they know it.
If he makes it, when Sanders Math gets exploited on ads and such, he's toast.
If Sanders somehow still makes it, the number of dems that just won't vote or wear a disguise and vote for Trump are high. Shake your heads if you want, but that's a fact.

Money in pockets beats unicorn dreams.

[gonzo]

Annnnnnd, the foot shooting begins.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/oca...mocratic-party

[NickyC]

I'll vote for him, I've always liked Joe. However, two things.

1. He's old, there's no getting around that.

2. He's old and white, and there's a large swath of folks who vote Dim who hate anybody who shares those two attributes.

Just this week the NYT had an article asking if an "a white male" should even be the candidate for the Dims in 2020. So much for the party of diversity and inclusion.

Link to a disgusting article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/20/u...hite-male.html

[.2pdk]

Originally Posted by gonzo

Annnnnnd, the foot shooting begins.

Shocking, simply shocking...

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by .2pdk

I can certainly picture her with a whip.

We can all do better not knowing what you picture while you are in the shower....

[adc100]

I think he can beat Trump-unfortunately. The good thing is I can't think of a better DemocRAT I would rather have than him.

[.2pdk]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

We can all do better not knowing what you picture while you are in the shower....

Nonsense.

[Captain Blood]

Originally Posted by NickyC

I'll vote for him, I've always liked Joe. However, two things.

1. He's old, there's no getting around that.

2. He's old and white, and there's a large swath of folks who vote Dim who hate anybody who shares those two attributes.

Just this week the NYT had an article asking if an "a white male" should even be the candidate for the Dims in 2020. So much for the party of diversity and inclusion.

Link to a disgusting article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/20/u...hite-male.html

Lets hope for a 1 term Biden presidency and then we can elect a real republican to be president.

And by electing Biden the US voting public can show that a left or right extremist does not have to win any more elections (like a Trump or Sanders).

Anyway, this is it for Trump. If Biden gets the Dems nomination, its game over. There won't be a last minute FBI investigation, or a GRU/Wikileaks drop to save Trump this time.

Will he turn out the lights when he's asked to leave the White House, or will he have to be politely "escorted" out.

[NickyC]

Originally Posted by Schwarzschild Radius

Lets hope for a 1 term Biden presidency and then we can elect a real republican to be president.

And by electing Biden the US voting public can show that a left or right extremist does not have to win any more elections (like a Trump or Sanders).

Anyway, this is it for Trump. If Biden gets the Dems nomination, its game over. There won't be a last minute FBI investigation, or a GRU/Wikileaks drop to save Trump this time.

Will he turn out the lights when he's asked to leave the White House, or will he have to be politely "escorted" out.

I'd like to see Joe win, and honestly I think it would be in the overall best interests of the country if Trump is a one term deal. The SC has already been packed with so called Conservative justices (remains to be seen with Roberts), so I'm not as worried as I was a few years ago about that.

I'm out of the game of foretelling who will win though, it could still be somebody we've never heard of and I think recent history has shown anybody is basically qualified to be POTUS now lol.

I do however think the window is closing on Repubs for national elections, if a state such as Texas goes blue it's over.

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by gonzo

He's beholden, dirty and sick but he's not a crazy. If 'they' somehow prevent him from going to the show, the dems only shot is over.
The only others with a glimmer of primary toasting hope are Burn and Lil Pete. The rest are already finished and they know it.
If he makes it, when Sanders Math gets exploited on ads and such, he's toast.
If Sanders somehow still makes it, the number of dems that just won't vote or wear a disguise and vote for Trump are high. Shake your heads if you want, but that's a fact.

Money in pockets beats unicorn dreams.

I want to agree with you on this but part of me is afraid that they hate Trump so much that they will vote for anyone, as long as it's not Trump. And that scares me. We are doomed if the far left gets elected.

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I want to agree with you on this but part of me is afraid that they hate Trump so much that they will vote for anyone, as long as it's not Trump. And that scares me. We are doomed if the far left gets elected.

I say that because I simply put myself in their shoes. Work your whole life to get ahead and have a comfortable life just to see a socialist President swoop in on you? I'm not talking about wealthy individuals. I'm referring to comfortable to rich brackets.
Survival outweighs loyalty, imo.

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by gonzo

I say that because I simply put myself in their shoes. Work your whole life to get ahead and have a comfortable life just to see a socialist President swoop in on you?
Survival outweighs loyalty, imo.

I sincerely hope you're right. Unfortunately I think of some members here that would probably rather die than vote Trump.

[hooligan_COLD]

Originally Posted by NickyC

I'll vote for him, I've always liked Joe. However, two things.

Yep.

Originally Posted by NickyC

1. He's old, there's no getting around that.

His VP pick, should he win the nom will be crucial. Harris? Warren? Surely it will be a woman...

Originally Posted by NickyC

2. He's old and white, and there's a large swath of folks who vote Dim who hate anybody who shares those two attributes.

That is his biggest hurdle in the primary, IMO. If he makes it out of the primary, that will cease to be an issue, I'd wager. Dems won't stay home because of it.

Originally Posted by NickyC

Just this week the NYT had an article asking if an "a white male" should even be the candidate for the Dims in 2020. So much for the party of diversity and inclusion.

Link to a disgusting article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/20/u...hite-male.html

Silliness.

[Captain Blood]

Originally Posted by Run Silent

I saw this coming, and it is somewhat worrisome. He, in my opinion, is the only candidate that I think can really beat Trump. If he makes it through the primary, which honestly, I give as a 50/50, I believe he will have it locked and Trump will be a one term president.

Right now, Biden and Sanders are essentially tied at securing the nomination based on the polls and betting odds. I don't think enough Americans really care about the 'creepy uncle Joe' issues for it to matter (I mean, heck, look at Trump - sleazy as could be, but many voted for him anyway). If Biden doesn't cave to the me-too folks, and convinces many during the primary that he is 'the one' who can beat Trump, he will have it locked.

Interesting indeed.




Meh, I believe you are putting too much stock in the media and what you see and read via the internet and on television. I know you don't live in this country, but if you did and could see the average day to day folks - you would find that the vast majority are mostly in the center, leaning a bit left or a bit right. Most tend to have socially liberal views and fiscally conservative views and still believe in American exceptionalism.

If you put a moderate democrat and a moderate republican up against each other, the moderate democrat will probably win nearly every time. You start pushing them out to the edges more, though, and folks start swinging to the right. This is what happened during 2016.

Mark my words - if anyone but Biden and maybe Harris (maybe) win the nomination for the Democrat ticket, Trump will win. If Biden wins the primary, he will win. If Harris wins, it will be a toss up.

If Beto can express himself better he has a real chance. He ran some bad ads in Texas (which I've been told didn't really portray his views) against Cruz, portraying him as further left than reportedly he is. He could also beat Trump.

[gonzo]

Beta? Pffftt. He's got one of those giant wooden forks, like my grandma had on her kitchen wall, in his back.

In other, not so welcome to Joe lol, news.
Avenatti just 'endorsed' Joe.
Camp Joe is spitting out their coffee.

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by Run Silent

Meh, I believe you are putting too much stock in the media and what you see and read via the internet and on television. I know you don't live in this country, but if you did and could see the average day to day folks - you would find that the vast majority are mostly in the center, leaning a bit left or a bit right. Most tend to have socially liberal views and fiscally conservative views and still believe in American exceptionalism.

If you put a moderate democrat and a moderate republican up against each other, the moderate democrat will probably win nearly every time. You start pushing them out to the edges more, though, and folks start swinging to the right. This is what happened during 2016.

Mark my words - if anyone but Biden and maybe Harris (maybe) win the nomination for the Democrat ticket, Trump will win. If Biden wins the primary, he will win. If Harris wins, it will be a toss up.

And you are probably right. Certainly you are much closer to what people actually feel - I only have the admittedly very limited sources available to me. None of which are as good as first hand.

Though the forums are interesting aren't they? Because while I do believe the media is biased, the forums...well, they are just people feeling rather anonymous and therefore, they tend to type their true feelings here wouldn't you agree? At least politically. They aren't going to shoot themselves in the foot with other deep dark secrets...but politically, I think they are as close to first hand, and realistically basically are first hand as you or I can get - and cutting across a wide section of the country, not limited geographically to your city / surrounding area.

Arguably a good representation. Of course, you could make arguments that perhaps the type of person who is attracted to a BMW forum tends to vote a certain way, but we can still see lines drawn here.