So Beau Biden will not run for US Senate. Here is the email he sent:
As many of you know, since returning home from Iraq, I have been giving serious consideration to running for the United States Senate. I have received strong encouragement both here in Delaware and all across the country to undertake this effort – and this outpouring of support has truly been humbling.
I understand why people care so deeply about this election. The challenges we’re facing as a country are extraordinarily difficult. The economy. Jobs. Health care. Energy. Education. Climate change. Financial regulation.
Foreign policy. These are not only the issues of the moment – they’re the issues that will determine our children’s future. And as someone who has had the privilege of serving with the bravest men and women on this planet, I care deeply about how we treat our returning veterans and how we resolve our involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan.
I feel strongly about these issues. However, my first responsibilities are here in Delaware. I have a duty to fulfill as Attorney General – and the immediate need to focus on a case of great consequence. And that is what I must do. Therefore I cannot and will not run for the United States Senate in 2010. I will run for reelection as Attorney General.
One of the primary reasons I ran for Attorney General was to protect the most vulnerable among us: children. As the father of two young children, I can think of no worse crime than those committed by child predators. It is why one of my first actions and top priorities as Attorney General was the creation of the Child Predator Task Force.
The idea that any child can be a victim of abuse is horrific. The fact that it has engulfed an entire community is unspeakable. The pain and trauma suffered by the children, their parents, and the families, can’t be measured.
But justice can be done. And I am determined to see that it is.
I have a job to finish. And that’s what I must do.
Thank you for all your support,
Beau Biden
I know it’s spelled a little different (less French and more Dukes of Hazard style), but I say put Bo up against Mike Castle! I’m not sure if he meets the residency and age requirements (even with the “dog years” calculation), but let’s try anyway! Maybe the President can pull some strings for his pooch.
C.R. (and anyone else in the know):
Why do you think he chose not to run?
Best,
Fay
“Why do you think he chose not to run?’
Because he is tired of living in his father’s shadow and he needs to live up to Beau not Joe.
“Why do you think he chose not to run?
I slept on it ! Perhaps he is not running because if would have lost it would have had a negative backlash on Obama bid for a second term and prevent Hillary Clinton from being 2nd term VP.
Kilroy,
Does your second analysis mean you need more sleep?
🙂
Best,
Fay
Speaking of sleep, nice photoshop job on the button but . .
U.S. Sentate?
Sorry Bill – Bo’s paw must have slipped when he was typing that in. Just fixed it.
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