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Jill Biden's State of the Union guests include Tyre Nichols' parents, Bono, Ukraine ambassador, Paul Pelosi
Channel 3000 News/CNN ^ | February 7, 2023 | Betsey Kline

Posted on 02/07/2023 8:43:03 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin

Paul Pelosi, Tyre Nichols' parents, U2 star Bono, Monterey Park shooting hero Brandon Tsay, Ukraine's ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova and a Holocaust survivor are among those headed to the US Capitol Tuesday evening where President Joe Biden is set to deliver his State of the Union address.

Biden's remarks will both touch on key themes of his presidency and offer a preview of a 2024 reelection message. And the guest list for first lady Dr. Jill Biden's box offers a blueprint for what to expect.

The first lady's 26 guests represent key administration priorities and accomplishments like infrastructure, mental health, climate and health care. They also represent issues the administration has confronted in the past year: support for Ukraine in the face of Russian invasion, antisemitism, the overdose epidemic, support for same-sex marriage, increased political polarization, mass shootings, a renewed national conversation on justice in policing and women's reproductive health.

"Each of these individuals were invited by the White House because they personify issues or themes to be addressed by the President in his speech, or they embody the Biden-Harris Administration's policies at work for the American people," the office of the first lady said in a statement.

Here are the guests and the stories they represent:

*SNIP*

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The AIDS epidemic

The first lady also invited a well-known celebrity with philanthropic ties: Irish rock legend Bono. The cofounder of the ONE campaign, Bono also worked to build support for the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Combating extremism and political violence

Biden has repeatedly sought to speak out against political violence, including a major speech on extremism and democracy one week before the midterm elections. Tuesday, the first lady is hosting former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul, who continues to recover from a politically motivated, violent attack at their California home. During the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, pro-Trump rioters searched for Nancy Pelosi and last fall, a male assailant attacked the then-speaker's husband with a hammer, shouting: "Where's Nancy?" -- a "similar chant of those responsible for the January 6th Capitol insurrection," the White House said.

1 posted on 02/07/2023 8:43:04 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin
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What a freaking CIRCUS!


2 posted on 02/07/2023 8:43:32 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

All that’s missing is Trini Lopez performing “If I had a Hammer.”

Was that mean-spirited?


3 posted on 02/07/2023 8:44:51 AM PST by GSWarrior
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Maybe Paul Pelosi will bring the kidnapped sex slave he had, you know , the one that hit him with the hammer, and of course Bono could give lessons to the world on how to run a Charity and expense 99% of it’s donations...


4 posted on 02/07/2023 8:47:01 AM PST by eyeamok (founded in cynicism, wrapped in sarcasm)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

> Jill Biden’s State of the Union guests include Tyre Nichols’ parents, Bono, Ukraine ambassador, Paul Pelosi <

It might be a good idea to keep Paul Pelosi away from Pete Buttigieg.
Just saying’.


5 posted on 02/07/2023 8:48:28 AM PST by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Assclown time.


6 posted on 02/07/2023 8:50:17 AM PST by fieldmarshaldj (America Owes Anita Bryant An Enormous Apology)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Bono? Really? That's who the Socialists are bringing?

That grifter and ambassador for the Globalists isn't a U.S. citizen.

He needs to refused entry to the building.

7 posted on 02/07/2023 8:59:19 AM PST by T.B. Yoits
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To: fieldmarshaldj

It’’s like the carnival is in town 😁


8 posted on 02/07/2023 9:05:48 AM PST by SMARTY (“Liberalism is totalitarianism with a human face.” Thomas Sowell)
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To: T.B. Yoits

When Donald Trump held his SOTU address, he had ordinary Americans, like the victims of illegal aliens. My, how far we’ve fallen.


9 posted on 02/07/2023 9:06:28 AM PST by No name given (Anonymous is who you’ll know me as. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Can’t wait to miss it.


10 posted on 02/07/2023 9:08:13 AM PST by bray (Order at TheRepublicofTexas.store)
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To: nobody in particular

I read that the pre-circus dinner will be Chinese take-out.


11 posted on 02/07/2023 9:08:16 AM PST by SGCOS (not vaccinated for covid and never will be)
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To: GSWarrior

Maybe they can bring in Nena to do 99 Luftballoons.


12 posted on 02/07/2023 9:09:53 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

13 posted on 02/07/2023 9:10:41 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: SMARTY

DC is where the circus is ALWAYS in town.


14 posted on 02/07/2023 9:16:00 AM PST by fieldmarshaldj (America Owes Anita Bryant An Enormous Apology)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Boner, the tax evader.


15 posted on 02/07/2023 9:17:01 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Paul Pelosi attack was politically motivated? They’re using that incident as a metaphor for political violence? Do they expect us to take that seriously?


16 posted on 02/07/2023 9:17:14 AM PST by Dilbert San Diego
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
From the article: "...addressing the mental health crisis as a key aspect of his agenda..."

Perhaps he could just raise his hand.

17 posted on 02/07/2023 9:23:37 AM PST by budj (Combat vet, second of three generations.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I’d rather watch water boil, than the SOTU by the Manchurian Candidate.


18 posted on 02/07/2023 10:00:13 AM PST by Rappini (In hoc signo vinces)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

When bidet starts bloviating each gop person should pop a balloon.


19 posted on 02/07/2023 10:03:08 AM PST by Mouton (The enemy of the people is the media )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

What a freaking CIRCUS!
= = =

Well, Joe has to follow the Grammys.


20 posted on 02/07/2023 10:34:49 AM PST by Scrambler Bob
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