ma -- what did yolearn? ron -- today's news surprised many people as speculation gained momentum in the last five months -- regarding the vice prersident's third potential attempt to run for president. weighing heavily on vice president biden's decision was the death of his son -- beau biden -- earlier this year. vice president biden says his family has gotten through the grieving process -- but not in time for a 20-16 run. as the vice president ends nearly five months of specucuation that he m mght run for president -- political experts say this puts hillary clinton at the top of the list for democrats -- but she will have to work for it. relatively quickly, but it's going to take some effort." the vice president deliveeed plenty of sisis during the paa month he considering a late etrance to the race -- incluing reachin out to potetial supporters in early voting s sates -- like ioioa -- to see how much support he would need to win the nomination. political experts say another major hurdle for vice president