‘My Heart And Soul Are Pretty Well Banged Up’

[sheshe2]

VP Biden:

“We’re dealing at home with … whether or not there is the emotional fuel at this time to run. If I were to announce to run, I have to be able to commit to all of you that I would be able to give it my whole heart and my whole soul, and right now, both are pretty well banged up.”

“I’m not trying to skirt your question. That’s the truth of the matter, but believe me, I’ve given this a lot of thought and dealing internally with the family on how we do this.”



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There is raw emotion in both these images.

RIP Beau Biden and may the hearts of those that loved you heal.

[KMOD]

1. Under very normal circumstances it is a very personal decision.

I really wish the press would stop hounding him.

[sheshe2]

2. I agree KMOD.

Leave the man and his family alone in their grief. He lost his son, a man, yet it was his child. Beau was his baby boy.

Tears.

[Marie Marie]

3. My heart aches for this man and his family.

May he make the decision that is best for him and his.

[DinahMoeHum]

4. You need to have "fire in the belly" to run for POTUS. . .

. . .and I just don't think Biden has the stomach for it anymore. Not after 2 terms as VP and personal family tragedy.

[madamesilverspurs]

5. If Joe chooses

to not run, he won't go far away. We know that he will continue to be a source of experience, wisdom, and strength for the eventual nominee and next president. His decision, either way, won't change the reality that he has already gained our respect, affection, and gratitude.

[sheshe2]

6. You are right, he is not going anywhere.

He has miles to go before he sleeps, madamesilverspurs.

Thank you.

[brer cat]

7. The love and respect

in those pictures give us the measure of both men. I don't know any public figures with bigger hearts than those two.

Thank you sheshe.

[sheshe2]

8. It gives us their measure.

Yes it does. I am no longer religious, yet in my own way feel that we are blessed to have had them all these years.

Two good men, they have done the best they could in our hellish times. They have been so disrespected, yet continue to serve with grace and honor.

Love you brer cat.

[KT2000]

9. I think he would make a good president

but for his own well-being I hope he does not run. Running for president is a brutal affair - he does not need that.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

10. I hope he has the heart for the battle and the suppport he'll need.

I don't like the idea of all that knowledge and wisdom going to waste. Plus Austan Goolsbee says Biden will go after the banks. And I think Americans are more likely to vote to give Biden the Congress he needs. Bernie may get a Congress to balance his more radical stance.

[classof56]

11. Sheshe, thank you for this beautiful post.

Okay, I'm in tears, but both of these excellent men are worthy of our tears. I can only hope our nation is worthy of these fine men who have given their hearts and souls to make it better.

Blessings to you.

[sheshe2]

18. Hey sweets.

They are fine men, and they have the best of families. We have been blessed.

to you my dear friend.

[DeepModem Mom]

12. I was so moved when I first heard that quote you selected...

as your topic sentence. God bless Joe!

[sheshe2]

13. It was Chipsticks

From the Obama Diary that chose it DMM. She use to be a BOGer here. She was run off the board for supporting Obama. She was known as Jackeens here.

http://theobamadiary.com/2015/08/26/my-heart-and-soul-are-pretty-well-banged-up/

Thanks DeepModem Mom.

[mcar]

15. I did not know that she

I remember jackeens from some time ago. Sad so many good DUers have left.

[sheshe2]

16. Jackeens went on to start

The Obama Diary.

It's okay she left this place, she rocks where she is. She just went through a milestone of viewer hits, I can't remember the number.

Someone linked her journal to me, it was great. She was before my time here, mcar.

[mcar]

17. I love The Obama Diary

She has done great work there!

[mcar]

14. I hope he doesn't run for all of this

I love Joe Biden. I think he's been an amazing statesman who has dealt with unimaginable personal loss.

I want him to enjoy a long, happy retirement.