Joe Biden has started to speak out openly about Donald Trump and the future of the nation and the Democratic Party.
Anyone who has followed this blog knows how much I admire Joe Biden.
I wanted him to be the 2016 nominee, but his son’s death prevented that race, but I do believe, had he been the nominee, he would have defeated Donald Trump among the white working class, the crucial vote in Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
No politician is perfect, but Joe Biden still stirs the imagination of millions of Democrats and the American people.
His career of 36 years in the US Senate and eight years as Vice President is unmatched. His diplomatic experience, his ability to unite, and his authenticity may be the prescription needed in 2020.
His popularity and respect among Republicans and Democrats is unprecedented for a modern political leader.
The fact that he will be 78 years old days after the 2020 election causes him to be considered not a good choice for 2020.
But just as gender and race should not be barriers, even age should not be, as some older leaders have succeeded, such as Konrad Adenauer of West Germany and Winston Churchill of Great Britain.
This is not an endorsement of Biden for 2020, as ideally, a younger, fresher candidate is highly preferable.
But if Biden runs, and the people in primaries and caucuses want him, why not have him as the nominee in 2020, but with a much younger and well qualified Vice President just in case of tragedy.
Whether or not Joe Biden ever runs for President again, he is clearly a national treasure to be admired and respected!