Is Governor Jay Inslee the only Democrat running for president who has the right ideas and experience to fight man-made climate change? His challenge now is getting people to forget about Amy Klobuchar’s memorable put-down at his expense during the last debate — and...
The Best and Worst Vice Presidents Ever
Oct 4, 2016 | History, Vice President Biden
Published: Fusion (October 4, 2016) As Senator Tim Kaine, a Democrat from Virginia, and Republican Indiana Governor Mike Pence prepare to square off in this year’s sole vice presidential debate, it’s worth taking a moment to analyze the history of the office they seek...
Biden: The president we deserve, but not the one we need
Oct 22, 2015 | Elections - Presidential (2016), Vice President Biden
Published: The Good Men Project (October 22, 2015) To paraphrase a famous line from "The Dark Knight": Joe Biden is the president we deserve, but not the one we need. I've written quite a bit about Biden over the course of my career because - as a PhD student focusing...
Why Biden’s Decision Matters (for the Vice Presidency)
Oct 20, 2015 | Elections - Presidential (2016), History, Vice President Biden
Published: The Good Men Project (October 20, 2015) As America prepares for Joe Biden’s decision on whether or not to run for president next year, it is perhaps appropriate to reflect on the impact his choice will have on the office he currently holds – the vice...
Stop telling Joe Biden to run for president
Sep 17, 2015 | Elections - Presidential (2016), Salon.com, Vice President Biden
Published: Salon (September 17, 2015), The Daily Dot (September 14, 2015) Perhaps it was inevitable that the Internet would want Joe Biden to run for president. After all, Hillary Clinton has maintained a massive lead in national polls since the beginning of the 2016...
Joe Biden’s Legacy for Battered Women
Aug 25, 2015 | Elections - Presidential (2016), Vice President Biden
Published: The Good Men Project (August 25, 2015) I have a guilty conscience. Although I respect Vice President Biden quite a bit, I recently wrote an op-ed arguing that it would be a bad idea for him to run for president. My concern (then and now) is that Biden,...
Should Joe Biden run?
Aug 4, 2015 | Democrats, Elections, Elections - Presidential (2016), Liberalism, Political Ideologies, Political Parties, Salon.com, Vice President Biden
Published: Salon (August 9, 2015), Good Men Project (August 4, 2015) Should Barack Obama’s vice president seek a White House term of his own? ___ No. Definitely not. This article is a response to the recent rumors that Vice President Joe Biden is going to make a run...
Why Joe Biden Should Run For President in 2016
Jul 17, 2013 | Democrats, Elections, Elections - Presidential (2016), Political Parties, Vice President Biden
Published: mic (July 17, 2013), The Morning Call (July 17, 2013) According to a recent Politico article, Vice President Joe Biden is being criticized by some of his backers for not doing more to promote his 2016 presidential candidacy. Should Biden choose to run, he...
Joe Biden Gaffe: VP’s Jewish Comments Were Not Anti-Semitic
May 25, 2013 | Jewish Experiences, Vice President Biden
Published: mic (May 25, 2013) While Joe Biden is notorious for his gaffes, his recent comments in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month should not be designated as such ... despite the outcry from some critics claiming otherwise. First, let's take a look at what he...
Happy Birthday Joe Biden: Tribute to the Man Who Helped Obama Get Reelected
Nov 20, 2012 | Elections, Elections - Presidential (2012), Vice President Biden
Published: The Morning Call (November 20, 2012), PolicyMic (November 20, 2012) In honor of Joe Biden's 70th birthday, I think it's time he received credit for the indispensable role he played in Barack Obama's re-election. Flash back to the week after the first...