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 would, no doubt, face a formidable opponent in Hillary Clinton, the erstwhile first lady, senator, and secretary of state who is widely considered to be the Democratic front-runner.
Why Joe Biden Should Run For President in 2016
Published: mic (July 17, 2013), The Morning Call (July 17, 2013)
Joe Biden Gaffe: VP’s Jewish Comments Were Not Anti-Semitic
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 said:
“The truth is that Jewish heritage, Jewish culture, Jewish values are such an essential part of who we are that it’s fair to say that Jewish heritage is American heritage.
Happy Birthday Joe Biden: Tribute to the Man Who Helped Obama Get Reelected
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 presidential debate. Romney was widely believed to have triumphed over Obama in that forensic exhibition, due in large part to the president’s disinterested showing.
VP Debate Winner: Joe Biden Won, But the Big Loser is President Obama
Published: PolicyMic (October 11, 2012)
Editor’s Note: This represents instant analysis of the vice presidential debate on Wednesday night. For the author’s thoughts in the hour immediately before the debate began, see here.
Here are my first impressions about the debate between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan on Thursday evening:
1) The Big Points
– Biden’s message in this debate can be summed up in two phrases: “That’s a bunch of malarkey” and “Facts matter.”
VP Debate 2012 Predictions: Joe Biden Will Be Declared Winner of the Debate
Published: PolicyMic (October 11, 2012)
Some opening thoughts on the upcoming vice presidential debate:
– Just as Mitt Romney benefited from low expectations in the first presidential debate, so too will Joe Biden likely walk away as the declared “victor” in this contest by simple virtue of being the perceived underdog.