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« on: October 27, 2016, 09:08:12 PM »
« edited: October 28, 2016, 04:55:16 PM by Castro »
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« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2016, 09:08:45 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2016, 09:09:31 PM »
I don't know about this... I'd prefer Biden's time being dedicated to his cancer moonshot.
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« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2016, 09:09:55 PM »
for real?

i really like him but.....ah ah ah....no. :-|
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« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2016, 09:10:47 PM »
He'd be 74 at the time of starting the job. He's been in politics since the 70s. He should just go home and enjoy the rest of his life in peace.
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« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2016, 09:11:09 PM »
Not a great pick, not terrible but not great either.

Biden is regarded as being a foreign policy expert because he can name the Prime Minister of France without Google and to a certain extent, relative to other DC politicians, that DOES make him a foreign policy expert. But once you go beyond that, his knowledge and insight doesn't go much deeper than a Wikipedia page.
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« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2016, 09:12:14 PM »
« Edited: October 27, 2016, 09:13:48 PM by Devout Centrist »
Politics at play, I guess. Biden didn't run in exchange for SoS.

If she shafts him, it's going to be Season 6 of House of Cards.
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« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2016, 09:19:25 PM »
Quote from: Devout Centrist on October 27, 2016, 09:12:14 PM
Politics at play, I guess. Biden didn't run in exchange for SoS.

If she shafts him, it's going to be Season 6 of House of Cards.

Wait... Are you serious? Lol
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« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2016, 09:20:35 PM »
Quote from: Dwarven Dragon on October 27, 2016, 09:10:47 PM
He'd be 74 at the time of starting the job. He's been in politics since the 70s. He should just go home and enjoy the rest of his life in peace.

Who are you to say what someone should do with their life based on age? Oh, I forgot, you're the person who thinks their endorsement and rankings count as much as people who are actually relevant. Excuse me, Mr. President.
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« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2016, 09:22:49 PM »
Jimmy Carter is 92 and has done more for the world at his age than many politicians will do in a lifetime of public service. Age is not and should not be an issue.
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« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2016, 09:23:19 PM »
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« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2016, 09:26:04 PM »
Hillary being a creature of the past herself, needs to forge an administration of the future, not the past.

Hillary would be well advised not to stack her administration with Mayflower Democrats.

Biden for SOS, a terrible choice.
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« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2016, 09:26:50 PM »
Quote from: Fmr President & Senator Polnut on October 27, 2016, 09:19:25 PM
Quote from: Devout Centrist on October 27, 2016, 09:12:14 PM
Politics at play, I guess. Biden didn't run in exchange for SoS.

If she shafts him, it's going to be Season 6 of House of Cards.

Wait... Are you serious? Lol
I'm half joking, but I'm sure Biden was offered something in exchange for not running.

Also, if Clinton wins by double digits AND he gets the shaft, I'm calling it.
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« Reply #13 on: October 27, 2016, 09:31:49 PM »
I doubt he would want it.
I doubt he would accept if offered.
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« Reply #14 on: October 27, 2016, 09:32:04 PM »
Ugh no.
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« Reply #15 on: October 27, 2016, 10:01:37 PM »
Why is this surprising?

He has the resume and stature, and seriously considered running for President.
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« Reply #16 on: October 27, 2016, 10:07:39 PM »
This would be awesome!
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« Reply #17 on: October 27, 2016, 10:19:57 PM »
October 2016
Politico: Biden tops Clinton's Secretary of State short list!

October 2015
Politico: Biden top aide preparing presidential campaign!
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« Reply #18 on: October 28, 2016, 02:35:38 AM »
Quote from: Devout Centrist on October 27, 2016, 09:26:50 PM
I'm half joking, but I'm sure Biden was offered something in exchange for not running.

He was "offered" the opportunity to not end his political career with a humiliating 3rd place finish.
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« Reply #19 on: October 28, 2016, 05:21:43 AM »
Quote from: IceSpear on October 28, 2016, 02:35:38 AM
Quote from: Devout Centrist on October 27, 2016, 09:26:50 PM
I'm half joking, but I'm sure Biden was offered something in exchange for not running.

He was "offered" the opportunity to not end his political career with a humiliating 3rd place finish.

You've been repeating this nonsense for months. Give it a rest.
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« Reply #20 on: October 28, 2016, 05:45:06 AM »
Quote from: Famous Mortimer on October 27, 2016, 09:11:09 PM
Not a great pick, not terrible but not great either.

Biden is regarded as being a foreign policy expert because he can name the Prime Minister of France without Google and to a certain extent, relative to other DC politicians, that DOES make him a foreign policy expert. But once you go beyond that, his knowledge and insight doesn't go much deeper than a Wikipedia page.

He's a former chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations committee and was the Obama administration's point-man on Iraq. He would be perfect for the role.
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« Reply #21 on: October 28, 2016, 06:49:14 AM »
Biden just retire.
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« Reply #22 on: October 28, 2016, 08:17:42 AM »
Fun fact: if nominated, Biden would be just second VP to serve as the cabinet secretary after John C. Calhoun (also the state).
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« Reply #23 on: October 28, 2016, 08:21:16 AM »
Biden 2024 confirmed
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« Reply #24 on: October 28, 2016, 08:26:12 AM »
Quote from: IceSpear on October 28, 2016, 02:35:38 AM
Quote from: Devout Centrist on October 27, 2016, 09:26:50 PM
I'm half joking, but I'm sure Biden was offered something in exchange for not running.

He was "offered" the opportunity to not end his political career with a humiliating 3rd place finish.

Come on, Biden would've done better than Sanders.
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