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Post by aj2hall on Jul 23, 2024 16:31:02 GMT
I hope no one minds, but the thread about Biden passing the torch was really long and I don't want to detract from the Harris thread. I think what President Biden did is extraordinary. To selflessly step aside from the most powerful position in the world is really remarkable.
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Post by huskergal on Jul 23, 2024 16:31:38 GMT
I agree. I know it was a difficult decision, but he did what was best for the country.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 23, 2024 16:40:41 GMT
He chose country over self. Thank you President Biden!!
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Post by aj2hall on Jul 23, 2024 16:56:52 GMT
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Post by hopemax on Jul 23, 2024 17:54:43 GMT
I am eager to see what these last 6 months look like, especially the final 2 months, after the election. Biden redefined what a Vice President could be, I think he can redefine what a so-called Lame Duck president can be too.
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Post by disneypal on Jul 23, 2024 18:06:28 GMT
I think what President Biden did is extraordinary. To selflessly step aside from the most powerful position in the world is really remarkable. I agree. He is putting the country and his party first - that takes courage and humility.
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Post by aj2hall on Jul 23, 2024 20:36:44 GMT
I hope President Biden sees the outpouring of support and respect for him. Also, I think 2024 is too early for Chris Murphy and coming from CT doesn't offer any advantages, but I would love to see him in a cabinet position in the future or possibly running for president or VP. I think he is one of the rising stars in the Democratic Party. threadreaderapp.com/thread/1815137693182943601.html?utm_campaign=topunroll#google_vignetteChris Murphy
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On this historic day, I want to tell you a story about Joe Biden, and what he did behind the scenes to make the historic 2022 gun bill - the first major gun safety legislation in 30 years - a reality.
1/ It starts with a phone call he made to me days after the Uvalde shooting.
2/ After the tragic Uvalde and Buffalo shootings, Biden wanted to give a prime time address to push the Congress to act.
But several of his advisors told him not to waste one of his few prime time speeches on guns. Congress will never pass a gun bill, they told him.
3/ He called me to ask my opinion. In 2013, he and I had sat for hours with the Sandy Hook parents, and parents of kids killed in Hartford and Bridgeport. I knew how personal those families' pain was to him.
"I want to give this speech, even if a bill is a long shot," he said.
4/ Days later, he called back and told me he had made up his mind to give the speech - bc he worried if he didn't, the urgency would dissipate (Congress was on recess that week) and our chance to do something would be lost.
Now, he wanted to go over the details of the address.
5/ He went through the speech with me, line by line, asking what words would spur on or hurt the bipartisan negotiations that had just begun.
Most presidents would send a staffer on this mission. But he was personally invested in getting every line right.
6/ His speech was perfect and deeply impactful. During a week when we could have lost all momentum, Biden's prime time address helped keep the attention on the issue and pressure on the negotiations.
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Post by pilcas on Jul 23, 2024 22:19:46 GMT
Much respect to President Biden. I will always remember what a relief it was when he was finally inaugurated.
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Post by Gem Girl on Jul 23, 2024 23:13:50 GMT
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Post by oh yvonne on Jul 26, 2024 14:53:17 GMT
When I heard what he did both my and my DD shed a tear. He's been a wonderful President, he's made me proud I voted for him. What an amazing selfless man, he deserves all the praise and accolades heaped upon him and his Presidency. Now let's go Kamala!  |
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