Eagle in Peril: A 2004 Election Game (Gameplay)

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Senator Biden remembers President Bush

On Face the Nation, Senator Joseph Biden of Delaware delivered a personal eulogy of President Bush

"Look, you had a man who tirelessly fought for what he believed in, and look we may have disagreed on a lot but I had such a great deal of respect for the man. I send my thoughts and prayers to Laura and their two beautiful daughters. And I know that sooner or later that the thought of their father, the thought of her husband will bring a smile to your mouth before it brings tears to your eyes, I promise you.

May God bless the soul of President George Walker Bush, and may God bless America.

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BIDEN RECONSIDERS DECISION ON 2004 BID

Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr, the longtime Senior Senator from Delaware has as of last month ruled out a second run for President of the United States, but since the tragic and sudden death of President George W. Bush and the ascension of Richard B. Cheney as President, aides and allies to Mr. Biden have suggested that he has done a full 180 on the issue.

Mr. Biden, 60, has previously run for President, back in 1988 but dropped out after allegations of plagiarism burned his campaign. Sources close to Mr. Biden indicate that he believes he is the only one that can unite the Democratic field to defeat candidates such as Mayor Rudy Giuliani or Governor Jeb Bush, who is the brother of the deceased President.

No final decision has been made by Biden or the Biden team.

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Senator Biden June Itinerary

June 1st - 3rd | Delaware

June 1st:
Arrive in Delaware from Washington
Discuss with the family the possibility of running for President
Call local Democratic party leaders in Iowa

June 2nd:
Schedule trips to Iowa after Bush’s funeral
Hold call with longtime donors, gauge a potential presidential campaign

June 3rd:
Meet with potential candidates for campaign manager
Final meeting with family, finalize decision to run and roles family members will play.
Board Amtrak back to Washington

June 4th | Washington

June 4th:
Senate duties, talk to officials at DNC HQ.
Tell Tom Carper about my intentions to run, secure his endorsement

June 5th - 6th | Senate duties

June 7th:
Attend President Bush’s funeral
Talk to First Lady Laura, send my condolences.
Congregate with other Democratic Senators, discuss 2004 elections

June 8th | Senate Duties
June 9th | Delaware

June 9th:
Launch the “Backbone of America Tour” in front of Wilmington City Hall

Folks, let's get real about the America of today. Too many Average and hard-working Americans are being left behind and counted out, so that is why I am launching the "Backbone of America Tour" in the coming weeks I will be traveling America hearing their concerns, and learning what matters to them!

Let's get to work, for an America, we believe in and the America we deserve, cause this truly is a battle for the soul of our nation.

Take pictures with locals
Eat ice cream with young children

June 10th | Iowa - Backbone of America Tour Begins

June 10th:
Town hall in Des Moines on the economy.
Meet with local labor union leaders, discuss path forward for workers
Talk to local Iowa Democratic officials on how the political environment has changed since 1988.

June 11th | South Carolina

June 11th:
Meet with local civil rights leader
Town hall on the right to vote
Shake hands with locals, introduce self to potential voters.

June 12th - 13th | Rest in Delaware
June 14th - 16th | Attend to Senate duties
June 17th | Arizona

June 17th:
Interview with ABC7 Phoenix.

Look, I launched the American Backbone, I mean, *chuckles* Backbone of America tour for a simple reason, to gauge American's thoughts on the issues facing our country today, ya know I grew up in Scranton and ya know people in cities and towns like Scranton are not often heard of listened too so that's really what this is all about.

Meet with the Arizona Democratic Party Chair, get info on filing requirements for the Arizona Primary.
Congregate with locals, have Baskin Robbins with small children

June 18th | Michigan

June 18th:
Town hall in Detroit on how to tackle crime.
Meet with local civil rights leaders, pledge support.
Attend a block party, dance with locals.

June 19th | New York

June 19th:
Interview with Good Morning America
Go to a local pizzeria, try folded pizza for the first time.
Secure fundraising promises from influential NYC donors

June 20th | Pennsylvania

June 20th:
Meeting with Governor Ed Rendell to talk about poverty
Visit old Biden home for a photo op.
Tour possible campaign HQ locations.

June 21st - June 26th | Senate Duties + Rest
June 27th - 28th | New Mexico

June 27th:
Meet with Latino Advocacy Groups in Santa Fe
Town hall on protecting the environment in Santa Fe
Chat with locals, eat ice cream with teenagers.

June 28th:
Eat breakfast in small Santa Fe diner
Tour local warehouses.
Discuss early campaign strategy with small team

June 29th | Delaware

June 29th:
Attend Mass with Jill and Ashley
Hold strategy meeting in living room.
Make phone calls to potential donors.

June 30th | Rest