Political kryptonite, or strategic genius?
has struggled to unite the party around him. His record and his centrism have earned him a massive eyeroll from progressives, and his unceasing parade of gaffes have made even some moderates wary. He’s staked his candidacy on what he says is his unique ability to defeatIs Biden too old, at 77, to be up to the task of governing? And isn’t it about time for the ex veep and others of his generation to, in the words ofBiden may have come up with an answer.
“If Biden is elected, he’s going to be 82 years old in four years and he won’t be running for reelection,” the campaign adviser told Politico. According to one school of thought, acknowledging that up front—and even making it part of his sales pitch—could work well for Biden. As one strategist told Politico, “a one-term pledge would be viewed as an act of selflessness, putting the country ahead of any ambition.
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