When asked by CNN Joe Biden said the following few things:

1) He believes a first, second or third place showing in Iowa will propel him to the nomination because the press would “have to cover me”. (No offense, but the press has been covering Biden for quite awhile.)

2) He would not be interested in a VP slot under Hillary Clinton.

3) He believes everyone else on the Democratic ticket, except possibly Chris Dodd, will need on-the-job-training. Not necessarily sure what makes Dodd so special.

4) There was a time when he thought Bill Richardson was also ready to lead but with his recent statements Biden is starting to question that. (So am I!)

5) He believes Bill Clinton will overshadow the role of any VP and he isn’t interested in that.

Which brings me to one final thought. After eight years of Dick Cheney we all might well be ready for a VP that goes back to the traditional, largely ceremonial role of not dying and being the tie breaking vote in the Senate. I could see though how that might not be enticing for more people.