Even though Joe Biden would technically have qualified for CNN's October 13 Democratic debate had he announced his candidacy, the vice president won't be participating. CNN reported Thursday that not only has Biden not been preparing for the first Democratic debate, he is also still undecided about whether he'll run for president.
Biden had originally committed to making a decision regarding a presidential run by the end of the summer. Since that deadline has passed, he's now eyeing a late October announcement. Biden has recently expressed uncertainty over his family's emotional preparedness for an election following the May death of his son Beau.
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