6 deeply serious questions we have for Joe Biden about a 2020 presidential run

We need answers, Joe.
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Nicole Gallucci
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America is holding out for a hero to save us from the shitshow known as the 2016 election, and it turns out Joe Biden might be up for the job.

Though the beloved VP crushed hopes of running for office in 2016 early on, at a Senate session on Monday Biden gifted us a glimmer of hope that he hasn't completely ruled out running for president in 2020.

Barack's right hand man hinted at a possible run for office after Trump's four years are up, according to CNN.

"Yeah, I am. I'm going to run in 2020," Biden responded, when questioned about his future plans. When reporters asked what exactly he would be running for, he sassily replied, "For president. What the hell, man."

Though Biden made it clear that he was not committing to anything, since he learned "fate has a strange way of intervening," we have a few questions about this potential presidential run.

1. Will Joe create presidential aviator sunglasses for his campaign?

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Trump is well known for many things, one being his signature "Make America Great Again" caps, turned "USA" caps after he won the election.

It only seems right that if Biden were to make a campaign product, he would partner with his beloved Ray-Bans and create some custom presidential aviators. Just think, there could be an aviator Christmas ornament in our future. How cool would that be?

And furthermore, if he becomes president, will he use taxpayer dollars to fund his new aviator sunglasses? These are important questions.

2. What will his campaign slogan be?

A serious candidate needs a serious campaign slogan. Joe would definitely have to brainstorm but based on his initial 2020 comments and the assumption that he could be running against Donald Trump, two suggestions came to mind.

  • "What the hell, man."

  • "Make America Great Again"

3. Will Biden's age be an issue?

Donald Trump currently holds the title of oldest president elected for a first term at 70 years old, but Biden is currently 74, which means in 2020 he would be 78. Woah, baby.

We're not saying it can't be done, because we all know Joe is the man, it just might pose some concerns amongst voters. But hey, Ronald Reagan was the in office at age 77.

4. Who will be Biden's VP?

Is there some way the most epic White House bromance of could carry on? Imagine a world where Barack Obama is VP to Joe Biden. Incredible.

But if this is not possible, how about Michelle Obama? How about Beyoncé? How about Hillary? Elizabeth Warren? Possibilities are endless, Joe. Come on.

5. How will Joe make himself stand out from other potential 2020 candidates like The Rock and Kanye West?

If he seriously decides to run, as of right now his competition looks fierce. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, wrestler-turned-actor, has already expressed interest in the position, as did rapper, Kanye West, who, like Trump, has already proven he can deliver a confusing Twitter rant. You will have to step up your game, Joe.

6. Will Joe actually fight Trump behind a high school gym?

If Joe runs against Trump and the 2020 election becomes heated, will he finally "take Trump behind the gym?"

Back in October Biden assured the world that he has no desire to "debate" Trump, but wouldn't mind teaching him a lesson like two high schoolers duking it out.

"Press always ask me, 'Don't I wish I were debating him?'" Biden said in regards to Trump. "No, I wish we were in high school and I could take him behind the gym."

If there's no physical fight, perhaps Joe will just take inspiration from the epic memes, which depict elaborate ways he could mess with Trump.

Here's hoping 2020 will be Joe's year.

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Nicole Gallucci

Nicole is a Senior Editor at Mashable. She primarily covers entertainment and digital culture trends, and in her free time she can be found watching TV, sending voice notes, or going viral on Twitter for admiring knitwear. You can follow her on Twitter @nicolemichele5.

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