Biden Lands Endorsement From Atlanta Mayor Bottoms

[wyldwolf]

The mayor of Atlanta is endorsing Democrat Joe Biden for president in 2020, providing crucial support from a high-profile black female political leader.

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms spoke to The Associated Press ahead of her scheduled Friday announcement. Bottoms says her decision came down to Biden’s experience and her belief the former vice president is the candidate best positioned to beat President Donald Trump.

“For me, it was most important that we have a president who doesn’t have to walk in the door and figure out where the light switch is, that we have somebody who can lead on Day One,” said Bottoms, who attended Thursday night’s debate as a guest of Biden’s wife, Jill.

The endorsement comes the morning after a powerful exchange between Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris, the only black woman in the campaign. Harris sharply criticized Biden for his comments about working with segregationists and his past opposition to busing.

https://www.wabe.org/in-2020-presidential-race-biden-lands-endorsement-from-atlanta-mayor-bottoms/?fbclid=IwAR3pU-ecUZoXFnxYKHvy6uwNGdjtvO5Yw6aWpj0tQLqWUei-vTEzgHx7CYM

[Kind of Blue]

1. Good. He's still better than 45.

[Cha]

3. omg.. yeah I would say they're not

even on the same Planet.

[Kind of Blue]

6. Absolutely! Biden has done a lot of good and unsavory things, imo

But not as disgusting than that bloated gas bag of an ass.

[Perseus]

69. Maybe, but not what we need

I don't understand it, for so many years so many people have been praising the benefits and the need to have a progressive candidate, and now there seems to be an infatuation with Biden, a man who is past his prime, past his time, and as Swalwell pointed out, should be passing the torch.

Three big mistakes he made last night, the biggest was his support for the NRA which I expect him to walk back any time now, and his "Oh, come on" answer when Bennet pointed out his failed "negotiation" with "Mitch".

Biden is the least progressive candidate we have, and for some reason people think he is going to help relive the Obama era, but he won't, he doesn't have the same character as Obama, and he has cozy up to republicans for too long. It is a fantasy to believe he can "negotiate" with republicans, if one thinks so then people have not been paying attention, there is nothing republicans will negotiate with Democrats unless it is a total win for republicans, and Joe is not the man to do it, he and "Mitch" had "negotiations" and Joe lost, that he wants too make it look like a win? I understand, but like Bennet pointed out, we are still suffering from Joe and "Mitch' "negotiation".

I am sorry to hear he is getting that endorsement.

[Kind of Blue]

82. Perseus, I came out fiercely against Biden.

And right now, I can hate on him all I want to allow breathing room for this small window of time for the strongest candidate possible. And I believe we have them. I don't know if you're PoC or not but I have to hedge my bets that Biden will not strip my citizenship and deport me that I know is 45's eventual plan for all of us not from Scandanavia or somewhere in Eruopia. I've lived his career since I was 11 when he first disgusted me way over 45 years ago.

I strongly believe that Biden is not my man but I'll be damned to allow 45 another 4 years because of ideological purity. I want everyone to bring it and let the best Democratic woman or man prevail. To do otherwise is to luxuriate in the fantasy of privilege.

[Cha]

88. You think it's possible that "Biden is going to strip your ciitizenship

and deport you"?

[Kind of Blue]

94. Cha, I respect you but you did not Even read my post.

Just join the other guy who just wants to argue.

[Cha]

96. I did you read your post and I was trying

to understand it.. that's why I ask the question.

But, I see now that I should have just stayed out of it.. it's not worth it.

[Kind of Blue]

97. I can agree with that.

[democratisphere]

78. What kind of comment is that?

WTF.

[Kind of Blue]

79. The comment of one who has not many choices

when we get down to it and the comment of one who understands the meaning of the lesser of 2 evils.

WTF are you talking about?

[democratisphere]

83. I'd say you have 2 great choices in Biden and Warren.

Comparing anyone, especially our front runner candidates, to drumpf is insane. THAT is WTF I'm talking about!

[Cha]

86. Thank You! I hope to hell we're

not hearing any crap about the "lesser of two evils".. that bullshit got us trump the last time.

[Kind of Blue]

91. Please, tell that bullshit to your group of white dem purists

who voted with the luxury of choice who got us 45. Not us!

[Cha]

92. What are you talking about?

[Kind of Blue]

95. What are you talking about?

[Kind of Blue]

87. Good Gawd, you just want to argue.

What don't you understand about endorsing Biden is better than 45?
You don't know what you're talking about in reply to me. Sure up on reading comprehension and stop wasting time with your insanity.

[democratisphere]

93. My reading comprehension is just fine.

Perhaps you should be thinking MORE BLUE.

[Kind of Blue]

98. Do you agree with the OP or not?

[Kind of Blue]

107. Crickets?

[Iliyah]

2. I wonder when some say Biden is the same as t-rump.

[Cha]

8. They better not.. that would

gas lighting.

[democratisphere]

89. Crazy stuff. Can't wait to see what the future brings.

[onetexan]

4. " important that we have a president who can lead on Day One" - SPOT ON

Thank you Mayor Bottoms!!

[emmaverybo]

5. Good news. And the good Mayor is right. NT

[Cha]

9. Excellent news! And, she was right

there at the debate.. and endorsed Biden the next morning!

[musicman65]

11. one of many

yet to come

[Cha]

15. Aloha, musicman!

[Cha]

7. Amazing.. the way this board

was carrying on about Biden being over.. you'd think Mayor Bottoms would have endorsed Kamala for sure!

“For me, it was most important that we have a president who doesn’t have to walk in the door and figure out where the light switch is, that we have somebody who can lead on Day One,” said Bottoms, who attended Thursday night’s debate as a guest of Biden’s wife, Jill.

She was right there at the debate.. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms saw it with her own eyes!

[Peacetrain]

10. Well this was interesting to hubby and I Cha..

Hubby who is a Warren supporter (first time in our married life we have had different candidates), and I thought the debate was fine.. people are going to attack.. and Biden did just fine.. we tuned into both MSNBC and CNN and good God, they were out with the long knives.. but they have been since day one, What the hell did they expect, him to start screaming at Harris or her to start screaming at him.. . so I guess it will be a wait and see game to see how the rest of America sees it.. Granted I was in and out of the room visiting with people, and did not see every single minute of it.. but what I caught Biden held his own just fine..

[musicman65]

12. the way to see it

is Joe was the clear winner,with Mayor Pete holding His own.
Think of it this way,,,,Joe knows where the lights are in the white house,,just sayin'

[Perseus]

71. Sure, his defense of the NRA was a winner

His lack of answer to Harris and Bennet winners as well?

Why can't we look at the pros and cons of each candidate objectively? The buffoon is going to eat Biden's lunch, he has started to do so already.

If anyone was a winner on the first debate I would say it was Bill de Blasio, and on the second debate it was a tie between Harris, Buttigieg, and Benett. Swalwell did not do bad, but not enough, but he is a good man, and very intelligent.

I apologize to all Biden fanatics, but I think Biden was the looser, he could not defend himself when Harris pointed out his lack of support on busing, his only defense when Bennet pointed out his losing negotiation with "Mitch", all he had to say was "Oh, come on", that is not defense, then he did not lift his hand when asked about Universal Healthcare to then say he did, and the BIG one, his defense of the NRA...Really????

[Cha]

13. I'm reading the exact opposite

reactions on how Biden did.. some say he wasn't prepared.. etc etc etc.. and others said they didn't like that she attacked him like that.. and he answered effectively.

Many are on a mission like they smell blood in the water.. it's really quite fascinating! lol

Just different perspectives.

So happy to see this endorsement from Atlanta's Mayor Keisha Bottoms for Biden 2020, Peacetrain... the day after the so-called "blood bath"!

[Peacetrain]

14. Well I could have missed the gist of it.. I was up and down

the stairs..with nachos , drinks etc.. we had a group here.. so I was catching it in bits and pieces.. and hubby was helping.. so he was not seeing it all either..

[Cha]

17. How Fun.. Debate Watch Party!

[Peacetrain]

21. Oh yeah.. the only way to go

but we did not get to watch so much.. but just being around our friends is 90% of the fun of those things.. love the energy for the coming election..

[Demsrule86]

16. Biden has faced the same attacks since...he got in the race...they wrote him off numerous times.

I think they are in for a surprise when the polls come out. A busing issue? Are you kidding...

[Cha]

19. Biden is resilient.. always

has been!

[Demsrule86]

25. I think so...and the Harris thing was contrived with t shirts and picture ready to go...left a bad

taste in my mouth.

[R B Garr]

30. I think it's bad that the words "little girl" are part

of her lexicon now. I would have skipped that image.

[Gringoguapisimo]

49. Mayor Brown taught her that

[Perseus]

72. She was a little girl when Biden voted against something that affected her and many people negative

What is wrong with the "little girl"? That is what she was, and his lame excuse for not voting for it because it was a "local" decision? Give me a break! She was a little girl, and many people were affected negatively.

What is the excuse for his defense of the NRA? I would love to hear that one.

[R B Garr]

109. You should have listened to his whole answer. I think he

had 15 seconds to get it out after the other shouting accusations.

[Demsrule86]

111. Total bullshit...She set the thing up ...complete with tee shirts.

[Demsrule86]

18. I saw it and thought Biden did fine...this is a coordinated attack by the media who has had the long

knives out for him from the beginning.

[Cha]

20. Right.. we've seen this horror

show many times.

[Demsrule86]

23. I think they will be surprised at the next polls...when it all blows up in their face.

[Peacetrain]

22. Bingo, that is what we thought when we got a chance to sit and watch the round up

on the TV after everyone left.. they are so mad at him for not folding up the tent the day he announced.. it is crazy...

[Demsrule86]

24. I loved Joy and now I find her unwatchable. I don't want them trying to pick our candidates for us.

[Peacetrain]

28. You know it must be hard.. to not see yourself as knowing more than anyone else

because these people do have access to people in power.. and they sit in circles and talk among themselves reinforcing their own views.. I probably would feel the same way.. and when VP Bidens numbers did not fall down a hole, they have been chewing on that ever since.. and every flub he makes, (and this is no saint, he makes gaffes and flubs, they all do).. but they are laser focused on VP Biden because they have their pride so to speak on the line.. just an observation from the farm fields of Iowa

[onetexan]

33. agree. Joy turned me off completely. She needs to get off the soapbox in dictating to everyone

who they should be voting for.

[Demsrule86]

110. I agree...they basically helped Trump win in 16 and if Biden goes ...he wins again. We have to hope

that voters are to smart to fall for this shit.

[peggysue2]

73. I felt the same way, peacetrain

Joe Biden held his ground despite the knife fight. Kamala's attack was a way of punching up while proving she has the moxie to take on Trump. The approach was successful on one level; I fully expect her poll numbers to improve.

However, the line that 'I don't believe you're a racist but . . .' is built on a foundation of sand. It created a lot of noise but the truth is that Biden has a long career of fighting for minority rights and the dignity of the individual. Insisting Joe Biden go on an apology tour is a failed approach because voters already know who Biden is and what he cares about. Just this morning, we heard that the mayor of Atlanta came out and endorsed the man.

Yes, we need someone who knows how to turn the lights on on Day 1. And who can whoop Donald Trump in 2020.

Despite all the naysayers and talking heads, I'm convinced that's Joe Biden. Yesterday, today and tomorrow.

AGO4JOE2020


Btw, if we want to start nitpicking, we can talk about Kamala Harris' inability to decide whether she wants to abolish private insurance companies or not. She received pushback when she originally said this, backtracked, and then last night threw her arm up in approval. Can't have it both ways!

[RT Atlanta]

26. That surprises me...

That Mayor Bottoms would endorse this early. Clearly, it's good for Joe, but after watching him last night I am not inclined to vote for him (unless, of course, he ends up being the nominee).

Wonder whether this will affect the potential endorsement of other high profile local politicians (i.e., John Lewis)?

[onetexan]

35. Bottoms' endorsement doesn't surprise me at all. She gets it and did not misconstrue Joe's words

[RT Atlanta]

37. You and I have a different opinion

I see Mayor Bottoms as being a novice on the bigger stage and is making a politically calculated decision early to endorse - both to help Joe and her own political future. Time will tell whether she made the right decision.

[onetexan]

38. sure, being a novice like mayor Buttigieg?

you're entitled to your opinion. i'm entitled to mine

[RT Atlanta]

56. yes, we can go on and on with the feedback loop

Why didnt you bring up being a novice like donnie t?

[LanternWaste]

59. What specifically leads you to allege that?

"is making a politically calculated decision early to endorse"

[Cha]

60. Exactly! It's seems to

be down to a case of who "misconstrued" and who didn't!

[onetexan]

65. correct. Mayor Bottoms said it well: "The larger context was that you have to work across the aisle

with people you don't like, people you don't agree with," Bottoms said. "I do it each and every day as mayor of Atlanta in a red state."

Bottoms added that Biden's work on civil rights issues and his progressive resume demonstrate his commitment and that the remarks were blown out of proportion.

"My position is, if his explanation was good enough for John Lewis, then it's good enough for me," Bottoms added, referring to the Georgia congressman and civil rights icon who was among Biden's defenders after the controversy.

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/biden-nabs-2020-endorsement-atlanta-mayor-bottoms-64012750


I'm with John Lewis as well. What a ringing endorsement from both of them!

[Cha]

68. Oh wow, onetexan.. Thank You for that excerpt & link

to more of what Mayor Bottoms had to say about her endorsement!

"The larger context was that you have to work across the aisle with people you don't like, people you don't agree with," Bottoms said. "I do it each and every day as mayor of Atlanta in a red state."

Bottoms added that Biden's work on civil rights issues and his progressive resume demonstrate his commitment and that the remarks were blown out of proportion.

"My position is, if his explanation was good enough for John Lewis, then it's good enough for me," Bottoms added, referring to the Georgia congressman and civil rights icon who was among Biden's defenders after the controversy.

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/biden-nabs-2020-endorsement-atlanta-mayor-bottoms-64012750

[delisen]

27. Candidate Biden had to turn to some of his reserve supporters

after the debate?

[wyldwolf]

32. You believe the black leaders supporting Biden would benefit from your armchair politicking?

[IluvPitties]

99. I am shocked at the vitriol against Biden around here.

[Cha]

101. Primares on DU.. business

as usual.

[wyldwolf]

105. I remember the days when Hillary was called a 'whore' daily on DU

[IluvPitties]

106. I remember the '08 primary.

I know you were on Hillary's camp, fiercely. I was in the Obama camp back then, and I do remember it being pretty rough... but I never considered Hillary, Barack, Edwards or anybody back then to be the enemy.

Why do we have to eat our own instead of celebrating our great field?

[wyldwolf]

108. I gave as good as as I got then but "whore" was particularly offensive

Some sort of action was eventually took on DU regarding it, I don't recall what.

Of the three contested primary seasons on DU, the only year I was completely and adamently against one candidate was '16.

[Cha]

45. Are you calling out Atlanta's Mayor, Keisha

Bottoms, for endorsing Joe Biden for President 2020?

[wyldwolf]

55. remember when they called out John Lewis and Clyburn for endorsing Hillary?

White progressives know best.

[Cha]

58. Of course.. who could forget

that **** ****? They think they do.

[MaryMagdaline]

29. Love that catch phrase!! The light switch

[ananda]

31. *Love*

Go Joe!

p.s. -- If you expect perfection from the Dem candidate,
please examine your priorities.

[BeyondGeography]

34. Fire up another endorsement

Yeah, that'll solve the problem.

[wyldwolf]

36. It isn't a "problem" for everyone. Not even most.

It seems to be a problem for "progressives" who believe they're the spokespeople for African American voters who are, as usual, ignoring you.

[BeyondGeography]

39. Lol, it's good to have you back educating the progs with your real-world savvy

Twelve years ago we were all fools for thinking Obama had a shot against Hillary. Say hi to Save Elmer for me.

[wyldwolf]

41. LOL, and then you were all disappointed...

... when he 'came out' as a new Democrat and basically governed as one. All that work to elect what you all despised.

Except for the ones still in denial.

[BeyondGeography]

42. Nothing compared to the mountain of heartache we would have endured had he lost that nomination

Speaking of denial.

[wyldwolf]

43. I know, right? But "progressives" are used to heartache.

Even when you think you've won (Obama), you lost. Not only did he govern as a New Democrat, his cabinet was full of them.

Speaking of denial.

[BeyondGeography]

44. So, on a serious note, because I know you're smart

What should Biden SAY about last night to start putting this whole kerfuffle to rest since reviving a discussion on busing is probably the least productive thing we could be doing as a party right now.

[wyldwolf]

51. "It isn't a decision I'd make today and the law isn't always what decisions should be based on."

Keeping in mind busing wasn't popular then and isn't now. Many Democrats opposed it - like Jimmy Carter/

[BeyondGeography]

57. Pretty good

He has smart people working for him. I'm sure they'll come up with something effective that enables him to move forward.

[MarcA]

102. Agreed. Its more of the attitude of looking down

on we the little people who should have no part in their political games.
And they wonder why they lose elections.

[True Blue American]

76. Ask the black voters

In NC. They came out in droves for Biden.

[LeftTurn3623]

40. I do not agree on this statement "that we have somebody who can lead on Day One,"

You lead by being a leader with a vision - directing the staff around you.

I promise you that Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren, ...etc would not be looking for a light switch.

It is actually kind of insulting. Same things they said about Obama. Last time I checked he turned out fine.

I have no issues if anyone supports Biden but I do not think this is a good case for his support.

[Cha]

47. I think the Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia knows

what she's doing.

[LovingA2andMI]

46. Okay....

And we still have the "Segregated Bussing State's Rights and NRA is Not-At-Fault " issue this moment and morning.

One Black Mayor's Endorsement does not take EITHER of these statements (above) back from last night, or one-hundred for that matter.

[Cha]

48. It's a great endorsement for Joe Biden

from Atlanta's Mayor, Keisha Bottoms!

[LanternWaste]

61. And both those statements, perceived to be problematical only by

And both those statements, perceived to be problematical only by those inclined not to vote for him, are not problems... merely bones with a bit of red meat-- viscerally entertaining to chew on until the tatste leaves, but wholly without either substance or sincere (operative word) criticism.

[Honeycombe8]

50. Gotta hand it to his team. Their strategy & timing is premium.

Clearly this was timed to be the day after his first debate. At least it seems like not a coincidence.

Nothing wrong with that. I just notice what his team is doing. Biden doesn't normally respond personally to attacks; his team does. The endorsements are calculated and timed for maximum effect. His message is crafted carefully, and he tries to stay on message....unity..work together....bipartisan....commonalities....his lengthy record on various things.

We are seeing a well-oiled Presidential campaign machine. Nothing wrong with that (and he's certainly had practice ), but I notice the difference between his campaign and most of the others. Very interesting.

[emmaverybo]

52. Timed like the t-shirts and "little girl" pics ready to go?

[wyldwolf]

53. A little different

Harris's appears to have been planned (kudos to her!)
Biden's appears to be in response (kudos to him!)

Just the kind of political manuevering I like.

[Honeycombe8]

54. I have no idea what you're talking about. Does Kamala's team have t-shirts ready to release today?

Is that what you mean?

[emmaverybo]

66. "That little girl was me" t-shirts, yes, set to go as during debate the poor little bussed girl pic

was tweeted out by campaign.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/kamala-harris-fundraising-off-of-that-little-girl-was-me-shirts,

[Honeycombe8]

67. Ohhhhh. Now I get it. That link source is gone, BTW. And is a RW site.

And "Washington Examiner" is a rightwing source, so it wasn't real, to begin with.

[emmaverybo]

80. The story is on other threads as well from multiple sources, all the same photos and words. NT

[True Blue American]

77. That did it!

[LanternWaste]

63. I'd pretend as much too...

Noting wrong with that though.

[Honeycombe8]

64. I have no idea what your post means.

All these mysterious posts referring to unknown things. I didn't refer to anyone pretending anything, so doesn't make sense.

[OnDoutside]

62. Can't believe he's gone from top to bottoms.....

I'm here all day folks....

[Bradical79]

90. Lol

[Politicub]

70. She's wildly popular here. It's a great endorsement for Biden.

[Cha]

85. Thank you for that news, Politicalcub!

[Perseus]

74. I really hate to say this but I see a lot of fanatism here

If we want to do better, if we want our country to do better we need to be more objective.

I have always liked Biden, I think he is a good man, I think his service to the country has been good, or as good as his beliefs have taken him, but he is not the right person to help the country, he is not the right person to fight the republicans, he is friends with many of them, and no, he cannot negotiate with them either.

I could be wrong, it has happened many times, but I feel that we are making a mistake if Biden becomes the nominee, I urge all democrats to put their feelings on one side and take a look at the total picture with a very cold and hard view. As I said, I like Biden, I think he has done the best he can do, but he will not relieve the Obama years, he is not Obama, and he will be crashed by republicans.

We need someone who will intimidate the buffoon, and I never thought I would say this, but right now from his debate appearance I believe Bill de Blasio is that man. He has a very good record as Mayor of New York, not an easy city to work for in that capacity, and he will intimidate the buffoon. If not de Blasio then we need someone who wil not take any crap from the buffoon or any other creature form the republican party, but from what I have seen so far, de Blasio fulfills those requirements.

[Cha]

84. Yeah, I'm sure you do "hate to say it".. no worries

I'm not reading it.

[IluvPitties]

100. Some of us like Biden. Some others don't.

That's the beauty of democracy.

Let us, Biden supporters, decide why we should or shouldn't support him.

[Demsrule86]

112. We need someone who can beat Trump and fix the crap Trump did...Biden is that guy...no

other candidate can win back the blue wall without which we lose.

[blue-wave]

75. I like the Mayor's reasoning for

the endorsement. Great News!!

[Tarheel_Dem]

81. K&R

[underpants]

103. I think Marianne will get an endorsement

From the Mayor of Atlantis

[Bradical79]

104. Can't fault her for that, but I don't agree with her reasoning

Experience in itself often isn't a great positive in Presidential elections. The candidate with the most Washington experience lost in '76, '80, 84, '92, '96, '00, '04, '08, '12, and '16 (granted, two of those were stolen elections).

[Cha]

113. KICK!

[oasis]

114. K and R