This just in: Early polls say former Vice President Joe Biden is the early favorite to win the Democratic Party presidential nomination in 2020.
Sigh. Oh, my. Please. No!
It’s not that I dislike ViceĀ President Biden. I happen to admire him. I have admired him for many years, dating back to when he served in the Senate. Even to when he was first elected to the Senate, only to suffer the loss of his wife and daughter in a tragic car crash before the start of his first term.
He thought about quitting before he took office. He stayed the course and served with honor.
Having sung his praises, I don’t think he’s the ticket for Democrats in 2020. I would much prefer someone no one knows about. I want a much younger individual to run for the presidency.
VP Biden is 76. He’d be 78 in 2020. He would be 82 at the end of his term in office. I have nothing against old people. After all, I’m one of ’em, too.
The Democratic Party needs a fresh outlook, a fresh voice, a fresh approach to governing.
However, if it turns out to be Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump in 2020, well … you know who gets my vote.
Spoiler art: It ain’t the incumbent.