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.
I guess I can ignore the Biden-Harris team emails I’ve been getting on my phone
Partly true. Republican can’t stand but Dems still like her.
Kamela is only there because of Obama… he did not even endorse his own vice president… lol. Obama knows Kamela has less of a chance than Biden did. I have been saying Hillary rematch for months now and if I had to put money somewhere, that is still where it would go. The DNC should be fun to watch this year!
Barry favors women with more male testosterone as comes up shy in that department.
Evidently Kamala doesn’t meet his standards.
When danger reared its ugly head,
he turned his tail and he bravely fled.
Brave, brave, brave, brave Sir Robinette.
— from elsewhere on the web
Ok, Obrutus.
These predictions are always a crap shoot, but I think she
has stunk up the place so bad, she’d never get her earlier
numbers.
I could be wrong, but Blacks and Hispanics are pealing off
the democrat plantation.
It’s over.
I said this the other day … it is the friggin house of cards in real life over there. I expect at some point Kevin Spacey will show up.
Makes you wonder how much financial and political damage crowdstrike did to the libs.
Any sources for that? Why he would not go with Kamala? I was under the impression that he wanted her to be president. I thought Soros wanted Kamala, right? Even so she would bring in California people replacing Obama's Chicago people, right? Wouldn't Newsome have his own organization? Is he beholden to Obama in any way?
Please correct me with my thanks.
BrianD
She may run as Kamala’s VP (and then, I guess, bump off Kamala!). Who knows, but she is not trustworthy.
Pure speculation on my part.
Oh No...................
someone is getting a boner for BigMike
He’s raciss that’s how come.
Is Joe even alive? We need to see proof of life.
I actually look forward for the hellfire level of infighting amongst the Democrats.
The Obamas are being damned smart about this. They KNOW that Kamala is just as vulnerable as Biden, and she doesn’t get them any more votes than they already have. They also know that if she is passed over for a white person, there will be a full-on rebellion from black voters as well as black movers-and-shakers in their party like the Congressional Black Caucus.
Unless Barack and Michelle publicly endorse whoever is selected. That’s the ONLY way they’ll prevent hemhorraging votes, and they know it. They’re keeping powder dry for a very good reason.
Wow, talk about damning someone with faint praise...
I have to ask how many times Barry broke down in uncontrollable laughter writing that drivel?
Hogwash. Not genuine at all.
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