In this scenario, which Obama has not yet fully explained to Biden, Biden would promise to serve only one term in the White House, after which he would back his vice president to succeed him. And for myself, and I suspect for millions of people out there, I’d like to offer my condolences for the loss of your son, Beau. “Even in a crowd, you’re alone”.
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“Of course Dr. Biden would be on board if her husband decides to run for president but they haven’t made that decision“, Jill Biden spokesman James Gleeson said in a statement.
“I decided to jump on the Draft Biden campaign just so that he knew there is a level of support out there, should he choose to run for office”, Heddens said.
“As pious, ” Colbert said, finishing his thought.
Aides and advisers say this is just another sign that Biden is truly undecided about a run and not leaning one way or the other. “How could you… I shouldn’t be saying this – and you can’t do that”.
US Vice President Joseph Biden said that he is “really excited” about this week’s visit to Washington by Pope Francis, whom he sees as “the embodiment of the Catholic social doctrine that I was raised with”, in an interview with America magazine. “I’m being completely honest”. Biden said that he came away “enlightened” by the conversation, and revealed that Benedict had not been “judgmental”. The Vice-President said that he was recently meeting troops and their families, in Denver. They spoke on condition of anonymity, because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly about the discussions.
“It’s completely insane”, former Massachusetts Democratic Chairman Philip W. Johnston said of the story. Biden smiled-a grateful but haunted smile.
Sure. But that’s easy to say when you don’t need to elaborate on what you believe. He trailed off.
During the wide-ranging, almost half-hour interview, the former first lady stressed that her economic policy “is centered on raising income [for the middle class], because I think we inherited from the Bush administration what President Obama had to deal with”, which could have easily turned into another “Great Depression” instead of a “Great Recession”. Biden, if he runs, would face an uphill battle coming up with the funds to challenge Clinton, who already has amassed tens of millions in campaign donations.
Another insider has characterized Hollywood’s response to a possible Biden candidacy as “divided”.
Grief may be the harshest and most effective taskmaster of all.
“He was a human being”, said Steve McMahon, a Democratic strategist and founding partner of political consulting firm Purple Strategies.
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Biden told the host of CBS’ “The Late Show” that anyone running for the White House should be able to tell Americans that his or her whole heart, soul, energy, and passion were committed to the job.
