Joe Biden isn't countering rumors that he's planning a presidential run in 2016, but does that mean he will?
"There's a whole lot of reasons why I wouldn't run," said Biden to CNN before the inauguration. "I don't have to make that decision for a while. In the meantime, there's one thing I know I have to do, no matter what I do. I have to help this president move this country to the next stage."
But Biden natural charm, friendliness, and position in the administration makes it easy for him to network without seeming eager. "Biden packed his schedule with events and receptions attended by party stalwarts throughout the long weekend of inauguration festivities, stoking speculation he may be laying the groundwork to carry the torch from President Barack Obama," writes the Huffington Post.
"Biden further stoked speculation this inaugural weekend, when he stopped by the Iowa State Society's inaugural ball, and invited top New Hampshire Democrats to his formal swearing-in ceremony on Sunday. Both Iowa and New Hampshire traditionally host the first two nominating contests of a presidential cycle," writes NBC News.
Of course, any path to the White House for Biden goes through Hillary Clinton.
"Clinton, the former New York senator and first lady, remains the heavy favorite among party activists," writes HuffPo. "If Clinton decides not to run, Biden could draw upon good will from party activists, an ability to connect with regular folks and extensive campaigning in key states like Iowa, New Hampshire, Florida and Ohio. But he would also need to deal with personal poll numbers that rank below Obama's and a propensity to commit foot-in-mouth moments in an era where political gaffes can quickly sink a campaign."
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