Time to admit it...Biden won't run for President.

[Likely Voter]

This Biden blip started 10 weeks ago with that Dowd column. At first it seemed to be a trial balloon but now it seems like he is essentially keeping the party in limbo. It has probably put a dent into Clinton's fundraising and endorsements as many elites wait to see what Joe is going to do. At some point very soon party elites will demand he make a decision so they can move on one way or the other.

As for rank and file voters, not showing up at the debate will probably cut his polling numbers in half. You have to play to win.

[Likely Voter]

The latest entry this century I can think of was Wesley Clark, who jumped in Sept. 17 2003. But like Thompson and Perry, his late entry campaign was not so good.

It was easier to jump in late in years past. Jerry Brown announced his 1992 run on October 21, 1991 and came in second behind Clinton for the nomination. Ted Kennedy announced his 1980 run on November 7, 1979 and he won 11 states against a sitting President.