Washington • Joe Biden begins his presidential campaign with a lead over the crowded Democratic field and a simple message the nation can immediately grasp: I can stop the madness. I can beat Donald Trump.
That doesn’t mean Biden will necessarily win the nomination, which depends on a host of factors, including how well the 76-year-old former vice president performs — and whether a party eager to turn a generational page is willing to embrace him. Age is an issue for Biden, no question. But at least he can boast of being younger than his closest competitor in the polls, Sen.