Hillary Clinton’s health is the leading news story in the country right now and could be the most pivotal development of the campaign season. It’s worth pointing out that not every presidential hopeful is feeble to the point of passing out or needing pillows to be propped up.
MUST SEE: Photos of Hillary Clinton Propped Up on Pillows
According to reports, Democrats are already preparing for the possibility that Hillary will have to withdraw from the race. If that happens, won’t her running mate, Tim Kaine, automatically move to the top of the ticket? Not necessarily.
DNC delegate: If @HillaryClinton withdraws, every indication now committee will vote to replace with Biden. @BernieSanders team scrambling
— David Shuster (@DavidShuster) September 12, 2016
Say what you will about Joe Biden, but his physical health is not in question. He’s not afraid to show off, either. Here are five times Biden proved he has the physical stamina to be commander in chief.
That time he pumped iron at his desk like a stud
Biden can effortlessly lift 30-pound barbells while taking calls from DNC Chair Donna Brazile, or Vladimir Putin, who would probably be calling to apologize.
That time he let President Obama beat him in a footrace
Even at 73, Biden can easily keep pace with his 55-year-old boss. Could Hillary do the same?
That time he served hot dogs to the troops like a patriotic hero
Climbing up and down stairs in the summer heat of ballparks all across America is no walk in the park, so to speak. Now add several pounds of delicious weiners in a box around your neck while working for tips.
Biden proved himself plenty capable when he handed out hot dogs to troops while appearing as a guest on The Colbert Report, back in the days when Stephen Colbert was still relevant.
That time he double fisted ice cream cones like a beast
Does this look like a guy worried about cholesterol? No. This looks like a guy at peak performance just daring his own brain to freeze.
That time he strutted off an airplane without leaning on the railing
Joe Biden clearly doesn’t have any balance or stability issues, unlike some other candidates.
He’s ready, America. (And he doesn’t have pneumonia.)
Stephen Miller is a digital media designer and contributor. He also publishes and produces The Wilderness, which focuses on viral politics and culture media.
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