Biden leads 2020 Dem field in new poll

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Almost one-third of registered Democratic voters back former Vice President Joe Biden for the party's 2020 presidential nomination, making him the front-runner in a new poll provided exclusively to The Hill.

Biden is the clear leader in Harvard CAPS/Harris's June poll with support from 32 percent of Democrats polled. Hillary Clinton, the party's 2016 nominee, finished second with 18 percent of the vote, while her 2016 primary opponent, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), sits in third with 16 percent.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) was the only other candidate to poll in double digits, with 10 percent of those surveyed backing her.

Biden has spoken frankly about both his interest in running for president and his hesitancy to jump in the race.

He flirted with a bid in 2016 but ultimately decided not to run while he mourned the death of his son, Beau. This week, he joked to The Washington Post that he isn't "looking to live in the White House," but added, "I don't know what I'm going to do."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/biden-leads-2020-dem-field-in-new-poll/ar-AAzfzhK?ocid=spartandhp

[Garrett78]

1. Name recognition dominates at this juncture.

[LuvLoogie]

3. So does resume.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

5. Random thoughts

1) I suspect Biden really is leading
2) Harvard is a crap poll
3) I love Hillary and was one of her most stalwart supporters on this board but 2020 can't be a rerun , for a host of reasons. It just can't be.
4) A Biden candidacy is not without problems but he seems to be strong enough in areas where we are weak and need to win.

[Garrett78]

8. Sure he's really leading. Most people haven't heard of the others who will be running.

Much less formed an opinion about them.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

9. I suspect he would be a strong candidate.

[Garrett78]

11. Of course. He was VP for cryin' out loud.

But even if he runs, I wouldn't bet on him winning the nomination.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

14. I don't know the details - but on CNN panel last night they were talking about

some video someone put together of Biden acting too touchy feely with women. Not saying this is a show-stopper - and of course - how could it compare to trump sleeze - but could be a piece of baggage we don't need.

[Generic Other]

19. What are they going to do, superimpose his head on Trump's images?

How in holy hell could Biden's infractions compare to Trump?

[LuvLoogie]

2. Good.

I'm in. For those who think it's too early, keep waiting for that perfect candidate.

[NCTraveler]

7. "I'm in. For those who think it's too early, keep waiting for that perfect candidate."

How about if we just wait for the candidates? Including Biden.

[LuvLoogie]

12. People often consider popular support in their choice to run or not.

[NCTraveler]

13. No one has entered the race and you are calling out people for waiting for the perfect candidate.

"I'm in. For those who think it's too early, keep waiting for that perfect candidate."

What announced candidate is it you are in for as we wait for perfection?

Strange comment considering there is no field.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

15. we might be in the rebuilding phase like a football team. Biden with a young

bright whippersnapper running mate?

[LuvLoogie]

16. Hell. I'd even vote for Jerry Brown and a hard ass youngster.

[R B Garr]

20. Yes, a very good matchup there. There were threads about Biden/Kennedy

I forget what sparked that, maybe some news about Kennedy. But that would be a great way to go. Biden with a young solid Democrat.

I think people are going to be looking for a trusted face and stability. That's probably why Hillary is at No. 2. She basically won and people are wanting the smart people back instead of the constant divisive accusations. All that was literally too costly in every way.

[samnsara]

4. hes already got my vote...

[NCTraveler]

6. No. No. No.

We are not going to go to the right of both Clinton and Obama. Not going to happen. Can't happen.

[BannonsLiver]

18. It'll happen if the primary electorate says its going to happen.

That said, I don't think Biden will be the nominee, even though I'd consider him. the only candidate ive ruled out for 2020 is Bernie.

[NCTraveler]

21. I don't see our party going for him outside of a very weak field.

These polls truly don't have one thing to do with any votes. At this point it is more a game of name recognition.

[NY_20th]

10. It's a pretty silly poll

but I do wish they provided the cross tabs, as it would be fun to look at.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

17. It would be cool if Biden got it and when he accepted nomination - stood there holding

three packages:

(1) Full psych exam

(2) Full physical by reputable physician

(3) 10 years of tax returns

NONE OF WHICH -45 HAS !!!

ON EDIT: AND THROWN IN A SWORN AFFIDAVIT THAT HE HAS NEVER CONSPIRED WITH NOR HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF ANY ASSOCIATE WHO HAS CONSPIRED WITH A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TO SWAY AN ELECTION. FURTHERMORE HE HAS ZERO FINANCIAL INTEREST IN ANY OTHER COUNTRY EXCEPT THE US