If Biden comes in 5th (or 4th but more than 5% behind 3rd) will he keep his word and drop out?

[Tejanocrat]

Biden has said if he doesn't place third, or at least a close fourth, he'll drop out of the race (although this is a backtrack from September when Biden said in Iowa he needs to finish "first, second or an indistinguishable third. To tell you the truth, if I don’t, then this has been a nice exercise and I’ll see you again when you come to visit Washington.").

Will Biden drop out if he finishes 5th behind Richardson as the polls suggest or if Biden somehow surpasses Richardson but still doesn't come within 5% of the top tier?

A simple yes or no in the subject line is all I need (but of course further comments would be welcome, too).

[barbtries]

1. i hope not

and i don't know. i've only come around to considering him in the past couple weeks and i'm sure there must be millions of people who would come around in the weeks and months to come.

[1corona4u]

4. He'll do what he thinks is best...

and if he sees a sign, at all, that he has a chance, he'll stay in. If people take the time to listen to Biden, they don't walk away not liking him, or not believing in his total honesty approach. He has broad appeal, and he could actually win, if people would just take the time to get to know him.

Of course, there are those who *think* they know him, and have no desire to adjust their views. So be it.

[1corona4u]

2. Who cares.

I hope he stays in, just to piss you off.

[KittyWampus]

9. Jinx!

You posted what I thought :D

[1corona4u]

13. LOL....

GMTA. :-)

[monmouth]

3. I doubt he'll drop out after pushing Edwards to 4th or 5th...eom

[gateley]

5. If that happens (perish the thought!) I think he will drop out.

As I understand it, his family encouraged him to enter the race - he had no particular personal aspirations this time around. And he's said if he didn't make it, he'll still die a happy man, having loved being in public service his entire life.

And he always tells it like it is and is up front. I have no reason not to believe him at his word. He's not known for being coy. :7

[Stop Cornyn]

6. I think Richardson or Biden will drop out after NH. Dodd merits more support but I think he'll drop

out after Iowa if he finishes 6th or 7th.

[medicswife]

7. I hope not too

I want to have a chance to have my say. I've given the man as much $$ as our family can afford and I am so excited about the possibility of having a true leader with a heart of pure gold in the Oval Office.

[Frustratedlady]

8. Hear....Hear!!

If you had given as much energy and effort as Joe and his family have, I believe you'd evaluate your chances at the end of Iowa and either go on to NH, or drop out.

I hope Joe doesn't drop out, as we need him in the Oval Office more now, than last fall, or whenever he made that statement. What's the most important thing to consider? The United States of America and Joe is perfect to fill the role of our next POTUS.

Go, Joe!

[jillan]

10. I would hope he would stay in at least to NH.

And then go all the way to win the Presidency!

[Yael]

11. Not after Iowa, but potentially after NH or SC, I would think 4th+ will drop

[demommom]

12. I hope not. I think his momentum is just now catching on.

[Tejanocrat]

14. So the consensus is Biden will not keep his word on this matter, right?

[medicswife]

16. lol the consensus seems to be

that those of us who support Biden hope that he will finally NOT keep his word on something and stay the hell in the race!

[1corona4u]

17. LOL, exactly...

PLEASE JOE, go back on your word!!!

[Blue_In_AK]

15. I certainly hope not. n/t

[Major Hogwash]

18. Why should he? McCain said he would shoot himself if the Dems took control of Congress in 2006.

Although it probably wouldn't do any damage if he shot himself in the head!
That dude's nuts!

[medicswife]

19. ha! Good one! ;) Made me laugh. n/t

[Skip Intro]

20. Hope not. I think he should be someone's VP if he doesn't win.

Hillary/Biden.

That ticket would be unbeatable.

[youthere]

21. I hope he stays in just to irritate you.

[blondeatlast]

22. I would like to see them all stay in until Super Duper Tuesday at least. I've e-mailed

every campaign besides the two supposed "leaders" to ask them to do so.