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As Possible Rivals Pass On 2020 Race, Biden May See A Path Clearing

Politicians who decided this week not to run would have offered voters some of the same attributes as the former vice president, spurring speculation there's a possible clearing of the field going on.
Former Vice President Joe Biden has yet to announce whether he will run for president in 2020, but this past week may indicate an opening in the field.

After a flurry of people jumping into the presidential race, this past week a rare thing happened: A bunch of people jumped out. But their decision to pass on the race could be an indication an even bigger candidate is close to launching a campaign — former Vice President Joe Biden.

Biden has made no secret that he's serious about a run at the White House, after bowing out four years ago following the death of his son. Questions remain about how much the former Delaware senator, who would be almost 78 on Election Day, could appeal to a changing Democratic Party that's awash in a desire for a younger, progressive candidate to energize its base.

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