posted by iclfan2Ptown, regardless of this video, do you really not think there has been a cognitive decline in his behavior and memory?
I'm not convinced, but I do wonder. Contrast with Bernie, who's sharp as a tack.
Pretty scary stuff, because I think we'll actually be electing whomever he pegs for VP. Most voters aren't going to realize that. My goodness - can you imagine 12 years of Kamala Harris (because they'll wheel out Joe, Weekend at Bernie's style, for 2 years and 1 day)?
Cussing out an auto worker is not going to play well in the Midwest. Amazing he is the person they are bringing to the dance.
posted by QuakerOats
Cussing out an auto worker is not going to play well in the Midwest. Amazing he is the person they are bringing to the dance.
You wouldn't think so, but Obama survived being condescending to Joe the Plumber just fine.
Granted, Crazy Uncle Joe doesn't have the panache and charisma that Obama did, but it's not without precedent that someone can survive it.
posted by O-TrapYou wouldn't think so, but Obama survived being condescending to Joe the Plumber just fine.
Granted, Crazy Uncle Joe doesn't have the panache and charisma that Obama did, but it's not without precedent that someone can survive it.
Granted it has been awhile since I wathched that interaction, but I don't recall it being as bad as Biden confronting some of these people.
posted by like_thatGranted it has been awhile since I wathched that interaction, but I don't recall it being as bad as Biden confronting some of these people.
It was certainly not the same. Like I said, Biden doesn't have the panache and charisma to pull off the interaction that Obama had.
posted by O-TrapYou wouldn't think so, but Obama survived being condescending to Joe the Plumber just fine.
Granted, Crazy Uncle Joe doesn't have the panache and charisma that Obama did, but it's not without precedent that someone can survive it.
Obama leveraged technology to turn out every last vote he needed in key states. Trump has the same tech. I doubt Biden's operation does.
But Joe will probably forget where he is, literally, in one of the debates with Trump and then it's all over.
posted by gutObama leveraged technology to turn out every last vote he needed in key states. Trump has the same tech. I doubt Biden's operation does.
But Joe will probably forget where he is, literally, in one of the debates with Trump and then it's all over.
It's going to be a hell of a show.
I can't wait.
posted by O-TrapIt's going to be a hell of a show.
I can't wait.
What's the over/under on Biden actually throwing a punch at some point?
posted by gutWhat's the over/under on Biden actually throwing a punch at some point?
I mean, it's probably a longshot, but depending on the payout, I might take the odds.
I'd say the chance of Biden using some colloquial bumpkin term to call Trump a name is probably pretty high, though. That'll be fun.
If Biden ever uses the term "cotton-picking," I'll lose my shit. It'll be hilarious watching the media outlets have to choose between torpedoing their favorite and calling out a racist phrase. It'd be fucking glorious.
Sanders cancels Cleveland event for tonight. I guess when you’re about 80, you can’t take any risks.
posted by QuakerOats
Sanders cancels Cleveland event for tonight. I guess when you’re about 80, you can’t take any risks.
Not with your own health and money anyway.
With others', though, it's cool.
And Biden does the same. Ditto
posted by QuakerOats
Cussing out an auto worker is not going to play well in the Midwest. Amazing he is the person they are bringing to the dance.
It's not going to be. It's going to be Killary. The media's already pushing that angle with Biden being mentally unfit and Bernie just being a disaster in general. The Angel of Death isn't going to have to do a thing and she's going to slide right into the Dem's nomination.
posted by BR1986FBIt's not going to be. It's going to be Killary. The media's already pushing that angle with Biden being mentally unfit and Bernie just being a disaster in general. The Angel of Death isn't going to have to do a thing and she's going to slide right into the Dem's nomination.
Not impossible, but doubtful.
posted by BR1986FBIt's not going to be. It's going to be Killary.
I have a way better theory...
Biden is going to pick Klobuchar for his VP (she already let that slip), but then withdraw shortly after the convention. That moves Klobuchar up to the top of the ticket, and then she'll name Mayor Pete as her VP. This is the phone call they had with Obama when they got out ahead of Super Tuesday and endorsed Biden.
Joe's job was to stop the Bernie Bros, but they know he has health issues and can't beat Trump. It's why Obama still hasn't endorsed Biden, much less anyone else....because he's saving his endorsement for the person who will actually run for POTUS.
The brilliant thing about going with Klobuchar instead of Pete is no one, not Bernie or anyone else, will be allowed to call shenanigans when it's a woman on top of the ticket.
posted by gutI have a way better theory...
Biden is going to pick Klobuchar for his VP (she already let that slip), but then withdraw shortly after the convention. That moves Klobuchar up to the top of the ticket, and then she'll name Mayor Pete as her VP. This is the phone call they had with Obama when they got out ahead of Super Tuesday and endorsed Biden.
Joe's job was to stop the Bernie Bros, but they know he has health issues and can't beat Trump. It's why Obama still hasn't endorsed Biden, much less anyone else....because he's saving his endorsement for the person who will actually run for POTUS.
The brilliant thing about going with Klobuchar instead of Pete is no one, not Bernie or anyone else, will be allowed to call shenanigans when it's a woman on top of the ticket.
It sounds like the kind of thing I'd read from the wackadoos in a few of the Libertarian groups I'm in on Facebook. However, it's also pretty genius.
Trump's friend Alex Jones got busted for DUI. The Deep State is striking back in very clever passive-aggressive ways.
posted by gutI have a way better theory...
Biden is going to pick Klobuchar for his VP (she already let that slip), but then withdraw shortly after the convention. That moves Klobuchar up to the top of the ticket, and then she'll name Mayor Pete as her VP. This is the phone call they had with Obama when they got out ahead of Super Tuesday and endorsed Biden.
Joe's job was to stop the Bernie Bros, but they know he has health issues and can't beat Trump. It's why Obama still hasn't endorsed Biden, much less anyone else....because he's saving his endorsement for the person who will actually run for POTUS.
The brilliant thing about going with Klobuchar instead of Pete is no one, not Bernie or anyone else, will be allowed to call shenanigans when it's a woman on top of the ticket.
posted by gutI have a way better theory...
Biden is going to pick Klobuchar for his VP (she already let that slip), but then withdraw shortly after the convention. That moves Klobuchar up to the top of the ticket, and then she'll name Mayor Pete as her VP. This is the phone call they had with Obama when they got out ahead of Super Tuesday and endorsed Biden.
Joe's job was to stop the Bernie Bros, but they know he has health issues and can't beat Trump. It's why Obama still hasn't endorsed Biden, much less anyone else....because he's saving his endorsement for the person who will actually run for POTUS.
The brilliant thing about going with Klobuchar instead of Pete is no one, not Bernie or anyone else, will be allowed to call shenanigans when it's a woman on top of the ticket.
i have been saying this for awile.....Biden will not see the end of the first term and for sure isnt a 2 term president. He likely puts the VP in office after the 2nd year
Looks like Bernie got smoked today. Lost big in Michigan, which he won in 2016.
