 The delicate goal, the Democrat added, create enough public pressure to force the president's hand while allowing him some measure of dignity. So it appears he came to the decision on his own. A little late for that, boys. He has to say, I know I'm not going to win. The Democrat involved in the discussion said of Biden, despite the building pressure, it doesn't matter if at the end of the day you don't have the guy himself coming up to the podium. That's right, Joe can come up to the podium.