A cup of Joe. He is likable and seems to be a nice guy. Someone who you would like to down a beer with. But Joe Biden is not the great white hope to defeat Trump. We saw it in the first Democrat debate. No fire, no passion. He  is going through the motions like a guy who feels entitled to ascension. But remember, Hillary had the same thought and now look where we’re at.

To be fair, none of the candidates who would oppose Trump have a big enough presence. Bill Maher got it right when he proclaimed that the only person who can beat Donald Trump is Oprah. And she’s not running. So we are left to try and prop up a would be replacement. It is Trump’s game to lose and even though we know he is eminently capable of self implosion, we still need a viable candidate.

Biden just seems tentative. He has to dive in without reservations and show the strength of his spine. Perhaps he is cautious hoping to shield his family from the tweet Trump. Can’t blame him for that. But Trump’s closet is so full of skeletal remains he should be a prime target for criticism and critique. And Biden should be able to deliver. If he really wants it and I remain skeptical.

It’s still early enough for Biden to decide what he really wants. And then, he has to do us all a favor: stay in and be strong…or get out.