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In reply to the discussion: Should Obama dump Biden? [View all]customerserviceguy
(25,201 posts)61. While I sure don't want Hillary
I also recognize the mistake the Repigs made by not having an heir apparent to Dubya. We look like we're about to go down the same trail.
Reagan figured out quickly how to not make that mistake. Poppy couldn't hold the electorate, but it's been a very long time since we've seen a multi-term President followed by a President from our party. You have to go back to Harry Truman for that, and he had the advantage of being able to serve most all of FDR's 4th term, plus massive disarray in the Rethug party in 1948.
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How many VPs have gone on become President after 8 years of their predecessor?
Pab Sungenis
Feb 2012
#15
No. But I am disappointed in JB. He's not loud enough on any of the issues. I'm not sure what he
patrice
Feb 2012
#18
I agree. Things really are VERY dicey, so even what used to be ordinary behavior for a VP
patrice
Feb 2012
#45
No, keep Biden and there will be plenty of good electable candidates in 2016. n/t
totodeinhere
Feb 2012
#67