2016 elections - because it's never too early

[Admiral Yi]

It's awfully early KRonn.  There are doubtless many people exploring the advisability of setting up exploratory committees.

[Sheilbh]

For the political professionals, electioneering never ends.  I suspect that's as true in the UK as in the US, despite the vastly different voting systems.

I think less so given that we don't have elections every two years.

Why is it that no other Dems are even attempting to run against Hillary? She's been the anointed one but she also was in 2008 and she lost. I don't think she's really even a strong candidate and won't automatically fare well vs the Repub candidate, so I'm surprised that other Dems don't feel the same way and run against her to give their party more flexibility, better their chances to gain the White House.

It's still early. This summer is when we'll see. Biden, O'Malley, Webb and Klobuchar all look like they're gearing up.

[Admiral Yi]

Klobuchar

What's a Klobuchar?

[Sheilbh]

Klobuchar

What's a Klobuchar?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Klobuchar

[Razgovory]

God willing

Edit: And yes. Laying out his case in Iowa recently

I have never seen a vice president who was more of a non-entity then Biden.

[Sheilbh]

I don't trust your judgement

I think Biden's the third quite important VP in a row actually. Maybe the nature of the office is changing.

[KRonn]

Why is it that no other Dems are even attempting to run against Hillary? She's been the anointed one but she also was in 2008 and she lost. I don't think she's really even a strong candidate and won't automatically fare well vs the Repub candidate, so I'm surprised that other Dems don't feel the same way and run against her to give their party more flexibility, better their chances to gain the White House.

It's still early. This summer is when we'll see. Biden, O'Malley, Webb and Klobuchar all look like they're gearing up.

Yeah, maybe so, and it is early, but it just seems so quiet on the Dem front, especially compared to the Republican party which has too many looking to run.

[KRonn]

God willing

Edit: And yes. Laying out his case in Iowa recently

I have never seen a vice president who was more of a non-entity then Biden.

Biden can be a strong politician but he has the reputation of being a buffoon, too often sticking his foot in mouth, etc. I really don't think he'll do well in a run if he decides to go for it, or at least IMO he'd be one of the weaker candidates.

[Sheilbh]

Part of that's inevitable because the Democrats have such an overwhelming front-runner. It's a less interesting story than a very open race.

[Admiral Yi]

I notice Shrillary hasn't been flapping her gums too much recently about arming Syrian bakers and dentists.

[Sheilbh]

Biden can be a strong politician but he has the reputation of being a buffoon, too often sticking his foot in mouth, etc. I really don't think he'll do well in a run if he decides to go for it, or at least IMO he'd be one of the weaker candidates.

Republicans do it and they're folksy. I mean Christ, Perry's thinking of running again

I agree, but it's a real shame that Biden won't get a look-in because an accomplished guy.

[Sheilbh]

I notice Shrillary hasn't been flapping her gums too much recently about arming Syrian bakers and dentists.

[garbon]

Part of that's inevitable because the Democrats have such an overwhelming front-runner. It's a less interesting story than a very open race.

Of course the Republican race is so open because all of the choices are so ghastly.

[Sheilbh]

Ghastly for you, I think for most Republicans there are some good and exciting options. Then, most Republicans aren't gay, black and looking forward to living in Europe.

[garbon]

So says the Brit.