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In response to "WSJ: Joe Biden Is Leaning Toward a 2016 Run -- (link)" by ML

"At this late date ... ."

I'm still boggled by the idea that 14 months prior to the election is "late." I know I shouldn't be. I know first hand that modern presidential campaigns start more than 24 months in advance of the actual election, but still ...

I yearn for the days when candidates didn't dare announce prior to Labor Day, and announcing prior to the first snowfall was considered uncouth.


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