Posted on 05/11/2016 5:32:07 AM PDT by Rockitz
Vice President Joe Biden says he “would have been the best president” if he had mounted a successful campaign in the 2016 election, but that forgoing the race was the right decision for his family.
Speaking with “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts in an exclusive interview that aired today, Biden said he had planned to run but changed course only after his eldest son Beau died last May.
“No one should ever seek the presidency unless they're able to devote their whole heart and soul and passion into just doing that,” he said. “And, Beau was my soul. I just wasn't ready to be able to do that. But, so, my one regret is my Beau's not here. I don't have any other regrets.”
For months last year the question of whether Biden would run loomed over the Democratic presidential contest. Then in October he announced that he and his family were still dealing with the grief over Beau’s death and he would not seek the presidency.
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When Bernie took the eamils off the table ( and the stupid press went along with it) Joe gave up. Bernie out smarted him.
I do think Biden would probably have won if he ran. He would have been considered the “safe” choice.
He made Paul Ryan look like a simpleton idiot when they had their VP debate.
Underestimate him at your peril.
I still think he may jump in. If Klinton really does tank, slow-Joe is in.
You are not alone. Several of us on this thread think the same.
Joe Biden: “I’m an excellent driver. Six fishsticks. Judge Wapner!”
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