Boston Voters React To Biden's Decision To Stay Out Of Presidential Race
BOSTON (CBS) - The polls didn't always show a hunger for a Joe Biden candidacy, but there were many voters still hoping he would enter the race.
"I like Joe Biden a lot and thought it would be great if he ran and give democrats more choice, the country more choice," said one voter in Boston's Copley Square.
Another called him "fun" and "authentic".
Until the first democratic debate, the perception in the party was that Hillary Clinton was not solidifying her front-runner status, creating an opening for the vice president.
A strong debate performance seemed to change that. "I think there are enough candidates in the ring already and we don't need another one," one man said.
Many top donors and democratic strategists are already in the Clinton camp, and the fear is there would be a grueling primary that would only fracture democrats.
"Joe brings a lot to the party but I think it would have split the vote," another voter said.
Perhaps leaving Hillary Clinton breathing a sigh of relief. "I'm a big supporter of Hillary and I'd feel a fractioning of the democratic party," a woman said.
