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Home Front: Politix

Biden to Abandon Presidential Bid

2008-01-04

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Delaware Sen. Joe Biden abandoned his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday after a poor showing in the state's caucuses. Biden was expected to announce his decision to withdraw from the contest at a campaign rally in Des Moines, according to advisers who spoke on condition of anonymity.

So long, Joe, I'd say a few words but I wouldn't want to plagarize anyone ...

The veteran lawmaker and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee received less than 1 percent of the vote in Iowa's caucuses despite a spirited campaign in which he emphasized his international policy credentials and long career in public service.

Biden campaigned extensively in Iowa, focusing his pitch on his plans for ending the Iraq war and the broad foreign policy experience he gained from decades in the Senate. Biden also noted the many time his rivals acknowledged that they agreed with him. His advisers had hoped for a fourth-place finish and thought even third place was possible.

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#5 Folly for sure, but it's nice that those who bankroll him are keeping him away from the Senate for us.

Posted by: Darrell 2008-01-04 17:03

#4 The Streak continues.
See ya in 2012, Joe...

Posted by: tu3031 2008-01-04 08:54

#3 I'd say Obama's win shows the public wants someone without a long record and a lot of baggage - you know, an outsider - like Jimmy Carter.

Posted by: Bobby 2008-01-04 06:00

#2 Biden also noted the many time his rivals acknowledged that they agreed with him.

Never fear, Slow Joe Biden leaves the stage but his monologue will continue!

Posted by: Frank G 2008-01-04 03:35

#1 Biden? What is this, 1984?

Posted by: gromky 2008-01-04 01:15

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