Obama to join Biden virtually for first joint fundraiser

The Hill ^ | 06 15 2020 | Justine Coleman

[yesthatjallen]

Former President Obama will join presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden for the first time in a virtual fundraiser next week, the former vice president announced Monday.

Biden’s campaign announced the reunion of the ex-president and his former VP for the grassroots fundraiser will be a week from Tuesday.

The campaign’s event plans to target tens of thousands of small-dollar donors, according to an invitation obtained by Axios. The invitation scheduled to go to supporters Monday evening includes an ask from Obama for people to donate “any amount you can” for “the most important election of our lifetimes.”

The campaign aims to raise more money than it did during a virtual event with former 2020 candidate Pete Buttigieg, which gathered $1 million from about 36,000 people.

Obama calls for “Americans of all backgrounds and political stripes to join together,” saying voting for Biden will help rebuild the economy and expand health coverage.

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[Still Thinking]

Has anyone explained to the Choom King a joint fundraiser doesn’t mean you get to toke up during the event?

[willk]

They are going to fundraise with a joint? Good grief. Wish I knew how to post that picture of Obama smoking a joint.

[Still Thinking]

Well I, uh, I, uh think I’m actually going to be busy that, uh, day.

[clearcarbon]

[gibsonguy]

With all the BLM money rolling in they certainly don’t have to worry too much about funding.

[samadams2000]

“Thank you Pork Chop, I mean Pop Corn, I mean Corn Pop.”

[W.]

0 can’t keep his nose out of the world’s buttcrack, can he...

[butlerweave]

Obama will make tons of money with his stupid look face

[Songcraft]

"Obama to join Biden virtually for first joint fundraiser"

"I Get High With A Little Help From My Friends"

[Finatic]

They dont dare trot these two out in front of a live audience. There are 1 million requests for #TrumpTulsa but how many requests could the Joe and Bammy show generate?

[faithhopecharity]

The kiss of death, virtually. Ha!

[caww]

Will Biden think he’s VP or not even recognize BO?....

[Liz]

2013 ARCHIVES: Boxer Accuses GOP of Acting Like Domestic Abusers
rollcall.com ^ | October 14, 2013 | Emily Pierce / FR Posted by Tailgunner Joe uses on Monday when discussing the current government shutdown and the looming debt limit deadline. The California Democrat, who like most in her party, blames the lack of government funding and current impasse over raising the debt ceiling on Republicans who have insisted on passing measures aimed at dismantling the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare. First she compared the current budget crisis to walking down the street on a nice day and then deciding to bash yourself in the head with a rock.

Then she said: “It’s a self-inflicted wound. I never questioned, never questioned the fact that Republicans, Democrats, and Independents love this country. Love this country. I never questioned it. But I have to say, when you start acting like you’re committing domestic abuse, you’ve got a problem. ‘I love you dear, but you know, I’m shutting down your entire government. I love you dear, but I’m going to default and you’re going to be weak.’ Something is dreadfully wrong.

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Boxer stole the "domestic abuse" thing from conservatives. There were numerous FR posts WRT the 2012 Biden VP debates. Victims of domestic abuse said it was too painful---they could not watch.

VP Joe Biden reminded them of their abusers' tactics
<><> the smirking,
<><> the put-downs,
<><> the laughing when they tried to make a serious point,
<><> not listening to their concerns.

[Liz]