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Hillary Vs. Biden Would Get Ugly Fast
Daily Beast ^ | 8-25-2015 | Michael Tomasky

Posted on 08/25/2015 4:31:07 AM PDT by Sir Napsalot

You’ve got to admit it was kind of a stroke of genius for Joe Biden to have that “secret” meeting with Elizabeth Warren over the weekend. The mind of course jumps instantly to the prospect of a Biden-Warren ticket, even to the idea that Biden could, when announcing his candidacy say next month, also announce that Warren will be his running mate.

Game-changer is a hoary expression in this town, so forgive me, but that really would be one. I’d guess Biden would go instantly from his current 13 percent to at least twice that. His ego would have to adjust to having a running mate who is more beloved than he is and who draws crowds about four or five times the size of his. But even something short of an official alliance, a nudge-wink implication that Warren is somehow on team Biden, makes him a much more serious player.

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But what if he just decides the hell with it, I’m running? A Biden v. Clinton primary battle could be—and if Biden manages to win a couple of primaries, most certainly would be—far more acrimonious than the Clinton-Barack Obama fight of 2008.

Why? Three reasons. The first has to do with race and gender and history. When Clinton announced in 2007, she was going to be the first woman president. Then Obama got in, and he was going to be the first black president. He totally trumped her on the history-maker scale. ......

Biden is not going to get anywhere with a campaign that says: “I have better ideas than Hillary Clinton does,” ...... No. He’s going to have to run a campaign that says, sub rosa: “I’m a stronger and safer nominee because she’s corrupt.”

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Article subtitle: You thought Clinton-Obama 2008 was bad? A Clinton-Biden race could be much worse: White guy steps in woman’s path, attacks her integrity!

Really don't like Michael Tomasky and Daily Beast, but in this case, his analysis is spot on. Obama and all media will be caught in between these two.

Stock up on popcorns and wait for the fireworks.

1 posted on 08/25/2015 4:31:07 AM PDT by Sir Napsalot
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2 posted on 08/25/2015 4:34:25 AM PDT by Fresh Wind (Falcon 105)
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To: Sir Napsalot

It is indeed a humbling experience when one realizes they do not have the creativity nor the insight to formulate any scenario as to the 2016 elections that will be more abased and stupider than they are already guaranteed to be.


3 posted on 08/25/2015 4:34:55 AM PDT by Attention Surplus Disorder (This space for rent.)
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4 posted on 08/25/2015 4:37:27 AM PDT by Servant of the Cross (the Truth will set you free)
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Hillary Vs. Biden Would Get Ugly Fast

Hillary and Biden are already ugly.

5 posted on 08/25/2015 4:37:58 AM PDT by Boston Blackie
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To: Sir Napsalot

It's time for you to go. To prison if need be.

6 posted on 08/25/2015 4:44:41 AM PDT by McGruff (Trump/Cruz 2016 - My Dream Team)
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Biden’s backers will be protective of him, too, because of his war hero son’s death.

Didn't Beau Biden join up at like 40 (to get it on his resume) and became a Jag officer? I respect his son's service and it is not something to criticize. But he's hardly a war hero.
7 posted on 08/25/2015 4:51:15 AM PDT by nhwingut (Trump-Cruz 2016 - Blow Up The GOP)
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To: McGruff

One has to assume that Barry has already told Slow Joe that Hill is headed for the big house and that is why Joe is jumping in. Barry will most likely let her twist in the wind until administering the coup the frappe at the most opportune time, i.e. when Joe needs a jump in the polls.


8 posted on 08/25/2015 4:52:21 AM PDT by quantumman
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He he he .... You’re absolutely right. I have overlooked that part.


9 posted on 08/25/2015 4:59:55 AM PDT by Sir Napsalot (Pravda + Useful Idiots = CCCP; JournOList + Useful Idiots = DopeyChangey!)
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You are probably right.

However, timing of Obama/president ValJarr betrayal has to be impeccable. Otherwise, it will drive tons of ‘sympathetic’ votes towards Hillary.

10 posted on 08/25/2015 5:02:55 AM PDT by Sir Napsalot (Pravda + Useful Idiots = CCCP; JournOList + Useful Idiots = DopeyChangey!)
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Timing is everything. Probably a week before the Iowa caucus.


11 posted on 08/25/2015 5:06:21 AM PDT by BigEdLB (They need to target the 'Ministry of Virtue' which has nothing to do with virtue.)
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To: Sir Napsalot

They spelled “funny” wrong in the title.


12 posted on 08/25/2015 5:10:05 AM PDT by tje
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Biden’s Gaffe-O-Matic would be set on ludicrous speed if he ran against The Hildebeast!


13 posted on 08/25/2015 5:10:23 AM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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Only way it could get any uglier is to throw Moochelle into the mix.


14 posted on 08/25/2015 5:14:22 AM PDT by rfreedom4u (Chris Stevens won't be running for president.)
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To: Servant of the Cross

ROFLMAO !!! (great gifs !!!)


15 posted on 08/25/2015 5:20:10 AM PDT by 11th_VA ("We're not gonna take it ANYMORRRRRE !!!")
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To: Sir Napsalot
No. He’s going to have to run a campaign that says, sub rosa: “I’m a stronger and safer nominee because she’s corrupt.”

And what's wrong with that?

16 posted on 08/25/2015 5:25:17 AM PDT by DoodleDawg
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Otherwise, it will drive tons of ‘sympathetic’ votes towards Hillary.

I think that is why they have to do the drip-drip-drip of leaks concerning Hillary's malfeasance, possibly Biden candidacy, praising Joe, etc.

In the same way, this is why there is zero show of support from the 0bama Regime for Hillary. They have to get Hillary's supporters accustomed to the idea that she may not be the nominee.

In doing so, they have to present the case, via leaks at first, laying out her paranoid secrecy, national security recklessness, arrogance and her general gross stupidity as evidenced by getting caught.

Slick Willie she ain't.

17 posted on 08/25/2015 5:28:02 AM PDT by citizen (America is-or was-The Great Melting Pot. JEB won't even speak American in his own home. NO Bush!!)
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Only way it could get any uglier is to throw Moochelle into the mix.

Literally uglier. ugh....cover my eyes ugly.

18 posted on 08/25/2015 5:29:33 AM PDT by citizen (America is-or was-The Great Melting Pot. JEB won't even speak American in his own home. NO Bush!!)
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To: Fresh Wind

These two rolling around in a hotel room. barf-barf Things seen that cannot be unseen!


19 posted on 08/25/2015 5:30:39 AM PDT by lostboy61 (Lock and Load and stand your ground!.)
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To: DoodleDawg

Why are people assuming Biden will get into the race? Has anyone thought that maybe, just maybe Biden likes being VP and he offered Warren the opportunity and support if she selects him as her VP?

VP is the perfect job for Biden. He’s a likable enough guy, who does nothing but go to state affairs and fong up everything he says.


20 posted on 08/25/2015 5:30:39 AM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (2016 - Jews for Cruz)
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