As I discuss in the essay, one key early Biden endorser who hasn't gotten much attention is Rep. Don McEachin (D-VA). McEachin is heading House candidate recruitment for Dems in 2020. So there will be subtle (or not so subtle) pressures for these candidates to endorse Biden
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Good item here illustrating the unique value of the Vice Presidency in equipping candidates to obtain their Party's nomination, and why Biden's two previous failed runs are basically irrelevant now. Accords with the reasoning I laid out in my essay http://crystalball.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/dont-sell-bidens-vice-presidential-experience-short/ …pic.twitter.com/gzMzLDikw5
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Note in particular that Biden's approval rating was substantially *higher* than Obama's when they left office in 2017. I find it really weird that pundits are so reluctant to acknowledge the obvious political strengths conferred to Biden by the Vice Presidencypic.twitter.com/b1AKRacH24
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Illustrative piece on the relative coolness of the Obama alumni world toward Biden. Note, not a single one of them is even considering Bernie. (Also note that Obama approved of Biden using Obama's voice in a campaign ad, which is significant)https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/as-joe-biden-seeks-the-obama-mantle-many-obama-loyalists-wait-to-see-who-lights-a-fire/2019/05/11/6ed9beaa-7322-11e9-9f06-5fc2ee80027a_story.html …
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The possibility that other candidates might decide to go on a scorched earth campaign against Obama's legacy cannot be ruled out. In fact, it is far more likely than most people (including yourself) are willing to accept. Remember that Bernie is not going to run again in 2024.
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Well, here's my take: Sanders winning would be a wonderful Christmas present. But even if that didn't happen, it would still reduce the credibility of the Dem establishment, and that's an undeniable positive good. I'm a little disappointed the job wasn't finished in 2016, but-
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If Biden wins, isn’t far more likely Trump will defeat him?
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@JoeBiden supported the 1994 crime bill, boosted the credit card industry, dismissed Anita Hill’s sexual harassment claims, supported agreements with China, the Defense Of Marriage Act, NAFTA, the Iraq war, etc. He has as much baggage as Hillary, watch out for@PeteButtigiegThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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I am tired of the Democratic Party it is garbage!
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As you should. We need more clear-eyed analysis.
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Politics often seems counterintuitive. When I look at his policies, I'm appalled, but politically, people like him. "I'd like to have him over for The 4th, but I wouldn't want him to be president. He was a good vp, but he's too clowny for the oval," is what I think about him.
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Biden’s an Establishment poster child with 45+ year voting record to back it up. Bernie is the exact opposite. Next
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Truth hurts Michael and perhaps I’m just worn out by dear Bernie’s ‘Hope and Change’ - oh, that was someone else. Point is Bernie stumps as a martyr imo ‘Not me, you’. Still a year out but doubt Bernie thinks he will be POTUS. What he doesn’t realize is he’s a living saint
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Any and all of these dynamics have a high chance of being nothing when debates start. Progressives should be able to thwart Biden’s message easily with theirs.
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Bernie has no chance because the Dem establishment cannot risk the party moving to the Left. They will once again get behind a horrible poltician who will lose to Trump. 2024 I suspect it will be Harris.
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Well that, and the DNC is still firmly in the grips of the Clinton mafia point more towards Biden, TBH
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Yeah, I would have hoped that 2016 would have finished them off. But on the other hand, I don't think it can be denied that they are significantly weaker today because of 2016. So is the glass half full or half empty?
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Yeah, Biden doesn't stand a chance. Such a messy bed he's making.https://twitter.com/WalkerBragman/status/1127227719438295040 …
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Bernie has no chance
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