Joe Biden says he is an honourable man. Most would agree.

Joe Biden has only been US president for two years and four months. But apart from the withdrawal from Afghanistan debacle which wasn't totally his fault, I think he has proved he is a pretty competent and effective leader of the free world, and a decent guy to boot. So his claim in a TV interview that he is experienced and honourable, and ready for a second term never mind the fixation about his age and doubts about his vice president, Kamala Harris, has some justified weight behind it. No one can point to the president and claim he is power-crazy or corrupt or weak or cowardly or in any way a failure. He may not be the most inspiring president or the most active. But above all else, he is an ok guy and I would have thought most of his fellow leaders in the western world and elsewhere enjoy, not fear, his company, respect, not belittle, his leadership, and welcome his straightforward, honest approach to policymaking. All of which is a total contrast to the way people felt about Donald Trump, with the exception of course of the millions of American citizens who thought Trump was some kind of messiah. Decency, honour, competence and tons of experience are surely vital characteristics for the president of the United States. So whatever the concerns about Biden's age - 86 by the time he would end his second term - please, American voters, go for the decent bloke and not the scary former president when you come to make your choice.