Say it ain’t so, Joe

Don’t do it, Joe. Don’t run for President.

A Biden candidacy has appeal. Democrats would have a happy-warrior version of Donald Trump, an authentic character who campaigns with joy, gusto and an unfiltered mouth. A warm, genuine human being who has seen tragedy and suffering, yet soldiered on.

But he will lose. He will be more popular the day he announces than the month after. Like every exhibition-season star who rises, he will fall to earth. (Yes, even Trump eventually.)

Biden’s four decades-plus in the Senate are ripe for oppo research. His crime bills and ties with financial companies already are under the microscope.

His last two presidential campaigns (1988 and 2008) were disasters. The third time ain’t a charm.

Biden has a chance to do what few politicians have the chance and the good sense to do: Go out on top.

Don’t run, Joe.

 

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Say it ain’t so, Joe

Don’t do it, Joe. Don’t run for President.

A Biden candidacy has appeal. Democrats would have a happy-warrior version of Donald Trump, an authentic character who campaigns with joy, gusto and an unfiltered mouth. A warm, genuine human being who has seen tragedy and suffering, yet soldiered on.

But he will lose. He will be more popular the day he announces than the month after. Like every exhibition-season star who rises, he will fall to earth. (Yes, even Trump eventually.)

Biden’s four decades-plus in the Senate are ripe for oppo research. His crime bills and ties with financial companies already are under the microscope.

His last two presidential campaigns (1988 and 2008) were disasters. The third time ain’t a charm.

Biden has a chance to do what few politicians have the chance and the good sense to do: Go out on top.

Don’t run, Joe.

 

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