Posted on 07/21/2024 1:07:12 PM PDT by Gena Bukin
Joe Biden has been one of America’s most consequential presidents, as well as a dear friend and partner to me. Today, we’ve also been reminded — again — that he’s a patriot of the highest order.
Sixteen years ago, when I began my search for a vice president, I knew about Joe’s remarkable career in public service. But what I came to admire even more was his character — his deep empathy and hard-earned resilience; his fundamental decency and belief that everyone counts.
Since taking office, President Biden has displayed that character again and again. He helped end the pandemic, created millions of jobs, lowered the cost of prescription drugs, passed the first major piece of gun safety legislation in 30 years, made the biggest investment to address climate change in history, and fought to ensure the rights of working people to organize for fair wages and benefits. Internationally, he restored America’s standing in the world, revitalized NATO, and mobilized the world to stand up against Russian aggression in Ukraine.
More than that, President Biden pointed us away from the four years of chaos, falsehood, and division that had characterized Donald Trump’s administration. Through his policies and his example, Joe has reminded us of who we are at our best — a country committed to old-fashioned values like trust and honesty, kindness and hard work; a country that believes in democracy, rule of law, and accountability; a country that insists that everyone, no matter who they are, has a voice and deserves a chance at a better life.
This outstanding track record gave President Biden every right to run for re-election and finish the job he started. Joe understands better than anyone the stakes in this election — how everything he has fought for throughout his life, and everything that the Democratic Party stands for, will be at risk if we allow Donald Trump back in the White House and give Republicans control of Congress.
I also know Joe has never backed down from a fight. For him to look at the political landscape and decide that he should pass the torch to a new nominee is surely one of the toughest in his life. But I know he wouldn’t make this decision unless he believed it was right for America. It’s a testament to Joe Biden’s love of country — and a historic example of a genuine public servant once again putting the interests of the American people ahead of his own that future generations of leaders will do well to follow.
We will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead. But I have extraordinary confidence that the leaders of our party will be able to create a process from which an outstanding nominee emerges. I believe that Joe Biden’s vision of a generous, prosperous, and united America that provides opportunity for everyone will be on full display at the Democratic Convention in August. And I expect that every single one of us are prepared to carry that message of hope and progress forward into November and beyond.
For now, Michelle and I just want to express our love and gratitude to Joe and Jill for leading us so ably and courageously during these perilous times — and for their commitment to the ideals of freedom and equality that this country was founded on.
No Biden. Delaware is in play
We need to remind everyone of her title of “Border Czar”.
She was given one job and failed on a historic level.
It seems that the only word in her vocabulary is abortion. It is always “abortion, abortion, abortion” with her. She appears to not even realize that SCOTUS made this a state issue. She was polling in the single digits and didn’t make it past Iowa in the 2020 primaries. On inflation, border, Ukraine, Middle East she has nothing. Loser indeed. And very unlikable.
I thought Obama had already used up all the BS on Earth, but I was wrong.
Secret bosses are like Mr.Smith Goes To Washington where the Jimmy Stewart fresh outsider was told by the Claude Rains insider Sen. Joseph Paine to just e quiet and let us tell you how to vote on every issue. Or get smeared.
“Consequential” can’t argue with Obama there.
The Kenyan Mulatto wants the Wookie to vie for POTUS and name him her VPOTUS ...
Bathhouse Barry prefers Pete Buttigigg.
Hillary Clinton?
It will be Michelle.
Kamala needs to come calling with kneepads in hand to the Royal Couple.
The magic negro refuses to endorse a quasi negro?
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FASCINATING
What a steaming pile of dog sheeet.
I don’t think she’s as popular as she once was. Time will
tell, but she’s pretty close to being the most hated woman
in America. After that political coup she pulled off, any-
one with a brain knows her for what she is.
Obama probably did not get a big enough share of the pay off.
Eek!! There is!!!
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