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In reply to the discussion: I now believe Joe Biden will run for President in 2020. [View all]Progressive2020
(713 posts)But I feel that he has had several chances already. At his age, if elected, he might have a problem being re-elected for a second term due to his age. Someone said the older generation needs to pass the torch to a younger generation of Democrats. I think that is true. I thank Joe Biden for his service, his tenacity, and his wisdom, but it is time for new blood.
Personally, I like the New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. We need a Street Fighter to take on Trump, someone tough who can counter-punch, not someone who is maybe too polite and too nice for this battle. Cuomo is experienced but not too old. He has strong executive experience in a major State. Cuomo is a pragmatic politician who gets things done. He has advanced a lot of Progressive Policies in New York (Free University Tuition Program, Marriage Equality, etc.). He is battle-tested and can give Trump a taste of his own medicine. And then maybe we New Yorkers can get someone into the Office of the President that we can respect, as opposed tot he dumpster fire that is Trump.