Following Joe Biden has been relatively quiet,
for the fact he is still undecided about running for the presidential electoral
while he still holds the vice president position for our country. Joe Biden has
been behind Obama these last eight years, his image hasn't changed one bit.
From his time in senate, where he was a big factor in passing the 1994 Violence
Against Woman Act, (as I mentioned in my last blog) and to his long run as VP,
Joe Biden's goal has always been to fight for civil rights and the middle
class. Biden even jokes that being known for his potty mouth and gaffes are
reasons why he could never be President. Although, that’s an opinion, this year
trump has sort of silenced those critics and still leads the polls. I believe
this to be true, one thing that Biden has on his side is how relatable he is to
others. This is displayed by his enthusiasm and determination to level the
playing field and be stable once again. This is a positive for Joe Biden and
should encourage the spotlight with his high energy and experience both in the
field and in the white house.
Strengths:
Been there, done that can be
safely said about Joe Biden and his experience. Its his main strength. It is
clear that this is a major advantage to other fellow candidates who also
running. He was the youngest senate in Delaware and held that position for 40
years not to mention 8 years in the white house. In doing so has already giving
him global recognition. That being said, many know his positions and what he
stands for.
Weakness:
Like I mentioned early, Joe
Biden’s filter or lack of is usually the reason for him being criticized or
talked about in the media negatively. Unfortunately, remarks such as his
“intimacy” with former presidents have gotten him more attention on that rather
that what he plans to do with issues that are forefront in America. Another
weakness that can be seen is timing – just because since we’ve had democrats in
office the last 8 years give the republican party a leg up… Or should I say
Donald Trump a leg up.
Opportunity:
His appeal is that he is the
common man who has worked hard, gone through hardships and has overcome them
honorable. He appeals to the middle class, and has shown dedication to them the
past 8 years and very straightforward about a more stable country. His
opportunity comes with being in the spotlight and knowing what it takes, having
watch Obama do it, certainly gives him a opportunity.
Threat: two threats I see for Joe Biden is Hilary and
Trump. Trump because it seems like everything he does America is appealing too.
Second is Hilary and it started when people spoke out that Hilary was better
suited than Biden for Vice president honors. the fact that she could be the
first woman president, also makes it a threat to Joe Biden and all male
Candidates.
Issues arise everywhere. It’s the person who
controls the situation, not the other way around…
Jobs /
Economy: This is a main focus for Joe
Biden. Since being in office he has been a part of creating 10 million jobs and
reduced taxes for the average middle class family, that has resulted to close
to 4,000. These will continue to surface as he Campaigns.
Education:
Biden understands the
importance of the future depends on the young people, which explains why this
is a top issue when it comes to Biden’s list.
Health
Care: This has been an issue ever since, whether you
agree with it or you don’t America does take it for granted the good that has
come out of this new act. With this law, its nice to say you cant be denied
health care.
I like that you outline what the most important areas are for Biden, but what are some of his specific policies? You talk about health care and education but don't delve into what Biden actually believes or is advocating for on those-- and I think that'd be an interesting thing to know!
ReplyDeleteJohnny,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog. It seems that out of all of the candidates Joe Biden may know the most since hes been in office so long. I believe those years of experience can help his run toward the White House. That being said I would like to know more about his specific policies on Education and Healthcare. Another interesting thing to know if how his image has changed over the years? Overall, I look forward to learning about Joe in future posts.
Jeremy
Hey JR, liked the post. I was reading through the strengths and weaknesses, but I was curious. Do you think Biden has enough strengths to overcome his weaknesses in this campaign?
ReplyDeleteJohnny, i have to agree with Jeremy about how long Joe has been in office, it feels like a decade and a half. His policies about Education caught my attention and i believe it is one of his bigger strengths of his campaign push, to never leaving the white house ever.
ReplyDeleteGood work J-RICH. No doubt Biden has the experience on his side. He has been behind Obama since he has been elected which gives him the most presidential credibility versus anyone else who he is running against. His policies could be explained with a little greater detail but asides from that good work.
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