Biden is terriffic at the rally to American workers in Pittsburg. It is a positive

[still_one]

winnable message that resonates

There is a reason the republicans are concerned about Joe Biden running

He is having a conversation WITH THE CROWD, not talking at them

[NYMinute]

1. Yep

No ranting and railing against any group except Trump.

[Cattledog]

2. Joe kicking ass.

[flamingdem]

3. Pro union and the economy is the focus

Liking his message so far, emphasizing the economy, stock market is roaring but you don't feel it.

[bluecollar2]

4. As a 30 year retired proud Union man

I like what I'm hearing from Joe.

I know that all our other candidates support the right to form and join a Union but it's nice to hear it.

[True Blue American]

13. Retired

Still pay dues voluntarily. The Union saved us!

[Cha]

5. YAY! Biden talking With the Crowd!

That's what he does!

Mahalo, still_lone!

[SunSeeker]

6. He just called for a $15 national minimum wage!

CNN and MSNBC are running his speech live.

[True Blue American]

10. MSNBC is not!

Disappointed in them.

[SunSeeker]

12. It was when I checked a few minutes ago. CNN is still showing him, now shaking hands in the crowd.

[True Blue American]

16. Mine was showing Nicolle.

[ginnyinWI]

49. We watched it streaming from PBS Newshour's website. nt

[Honeycombe8]

63. I wish I'd known that! I looked at a lot of places for it, but didn't find it.

It's on Youtube now.

[ginnyinWI]

67. I wouldn't have known, except

that I get PBS Newshour in my Twitter feed and they provided a link.

[Honeycombe8]

69. Thanks. I'll check into that. nt

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

52. Glad to see that!

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

[samnsara]

7. and hes using adult words!!

...because OUR SIDE can understand them!

[True Blue American]

8. Health care, jobs

And affordable Education for all. Trade, Community or 4 year!

[Alhena]

9. I want the guy Trump wants least to face- that's Biden. Go Joe.

[sheshe2]

11. Caught part of his speech!

That was great.

[True Blue American]

15. Not long winded, either

Short, to the point!

[sheshe2]

18. Exactly, True Blue American!

[True Blue American]

20. Thanks

Actually made my day! Loved it, to listen to an intelligent man again.

[sheshe2]

31. He can help this country heal.

[True Blue American]

58. Joe's words today

Were like a breath of fresh air.

A friend said she heard 3 pundits say,” Sherrod Brown should be his VP,” but i do not want DeWine replacing Sherrod.

[sheshe2]

61. We really need a woman on the ticket.

If old wounds can be healed we need a woman to help do that. We lost our First Woman, who actually won the nomination. We as a nation needs this, there is no other way.

[kag]

79. She also won the election!

More people in this country wanted Hillary Clinton to be president than wanted the orange menace. The electoral college HAS. TO. GO.

[peggysue2]

14. Joe Biden is in his element

Union workers, middle-class, working-class hear his voice as genuine. He's from the neighborhood, as they say. It's not his only strength but recognizing that our middle-class has suffered and continues to feel the pinch resonates with a whole lot of people, adults who fear their kids won't do as well as they once did.

It's an emotional, powerful message. And it's working with this crowd.

[True Blue American]

19. Joe relates to the people

And knows what he is talking about.

[Cha]

22. So Good to know, peggysue!

How is the crowd.. energized?

I read someone on another thread said the "..crowd was listless". What?!

[peggysue2]

54. What?????

They probably are the same people who said Biden's video about Charlottesville was on the wrong track, too. That video has been generally praised everywhere, even by the press.

For some, nothing Biden does or says will be adequate.

From what I saw, he had a good afternoon and strong reception!

A Go for Joe!

[True Blue American]

60. The pundits seem to all be talking about how great

The speech was. What we need to be talking about!

[Cha]

72. Wow.. even from

them?!

Mahalo!

[Cha]

71. Thank You!

[George II]

17. Not a negative word from beginning to end - no insults, no smears, just sensible working class....

....UNION oriented points.

[Cha]

23. GREAT!!

[still_one]

26. Exactly George. The first comment I heard from the CNN talking head was a disparaging remark how it

is an old message. I turned off the set then, but it reinforces just how much out of touch the media is with the American worker, especially the blue collar American Worker. That they fail to even comprehend who Joe Biden's audience was is astounding.

That is one thing about Joe, he is able to relate to anyone no matter what level they are, because he has been there

[Laura PourMeADrink]

30. Me too on CNN. But focus on wealthy and corporate

greed and not on average people is EXACTLY where we are now. It is the root. It's why we don't have healthcare for all. It's why people can't go to college. It's why we don't clean up the environment. So he's in the right track.

I do think it's important tho to bring trump/GOP in more. For instance trump will brag about getting rid of regulation. We should be digging into that. Sure there's a treasure trove of things that hurt people and environment.

[ginnyinWI]

50. And no lies!!!

How refreshing!

[mcar]

21. Nice to see so many proud union

women and men.

[BigmanPigman]

24. It made me want to watch Norma Rae again.

UNION!

Biden knocked it out of the ballpark today!

[Laura PourMeADrink]

25. I loved it too. Now CNN saying old school. Ugh

Actually think it's a perfect message for where we are now. Personally tho, would love more good clever trump zingers

[still_one]

29. That perfectly encapsulates how out of touch the media is. Biden is talking with American

workers, that the media cannot seem to appreciate the audience that he is speaking with, tells just how much contempt the media has for the American worker. They have been in their ivory towers too damn long

[Laura PourMeADrink]

36. Tapper is an asshole. Don't think we can count on

CNN for help this time.

[still_one]

41. Have we ever been able to?

[Laura PourMeADrink]

43. Well sometimes. Trump hating them helps.

[Cha]

73. He certainly is.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

77. Yes. We here seem to know 100% more. But also, they

want drama and a fight...They are a business. But, how can you not have watched Biden today and not been moved?

Watched hardball..you can tell Chris loves Biden.

[Mars and Minerva]

48. What is "new school"? Blathering and insighting violence like Trump?

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

27. Glad to see that.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

[still_one]

34. Thanks, and knowing all our candidates are working for the same common goals, is a good thing

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

47. You knowit!

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

[highplainsdem]

28. Not talking AT the crowd, AND not talking about himself, not bragging.

Couldn't be more different from Trump.

[still_one]

32. There is no doubt he can relate to that experience, because he has been there with his family

growing up, and especially with his relationship with his dad who obviously had a big influence on him.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

39. "Trump is first president who isn't working for all people

Just his base". My favorite line.

Btw...not sure if I like that red E in Biden sign???

[Cha]

78. "Truth over Lies"

[brandnewday2009]

33. I missed it, but catching the dumnits on MSNBC now...

wish Steve Kornacki would just take a seconal and go to sleep...until 2021

[still_one]

35. He needs a big sedative

[George II]

38. Either that or switch to decaffeinated coffee. I'm surprised he hasn't poked any of his coworkers..

....in the eye with all his flailing and gyrations.

I think he spends a half hour every morning arranging his casually rolled up sleeves.

[lillypaddle]

37. During the 2008 campaign

I initially supported Joe over Obama, but then grew to love Obama and his outstanding pick for VP. )

I have not been supporting Joe Biden because of age, but he is winning me over again in spite of his years. He could easily pick any of the outstanding DEM candidates for VP and I would be all in, especially knowing he is only running for 4 years.

As much as I like and respect the other candidates, and believe any one of them (except BS) would make a good President, Joe Biden's experience and savvy shines through like a bright light. His first rally was kickass. I'm still waiting, though. It's like when they bring the dessert tray over to your table and there's NY cheesecake, chocolate molten cake, and strawberry shortcake with cream to chose from. I want it all.

I think Joe Biden and Kamala would be formidable, though, taking nothing away from her.

[ginnyinWI]

51. Did he say only four years? nT

[highplainsdem]

59. No, he didn't. He made it clear on The View that he isn't running for just a single term.

That's wishful thinking from other people, some of whom I suspect know we need Biden to beat Trump, and admit Biden would do best at cleaning up the mess Trump has made, but they still want someone younger in the White House.

[lillypaddle]

64. Yeah, just googled it

see my post #62 - that's disappointing.

[lillypaddle]

62. I believe so

but I just googled it and found this:

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/440832-biden-says-he-does-not-intend-to-serve-only-one-term-if-elected-president

Well, we could make sure he only serves 4 years. LOL!

[H2O Man]

40. Recommended.

Thank you!

[Laura PourMeADrink]

42. Just heard trump said...he doesn't even look like Joe Biden

That's a subtle reference to his age and manner. For many who haven't seen him in a while they will immediately notice he has aged. But. I found it very impressive that he could speak without a teleprompter and spew stats and facts! I think running with a younger person will mitigate this and people will get used to the new Joe.

[Cha]

46. Awesome! "no teleprompter"..

[SunSeeker]

55. That's right!

[Cha]

74. That's brilliant!

[blue-wave]

44. Joe is the Man!!!!!

Go Joe Go!!!!!

[Bradshaw3]

45. Showed a lot of passion

Great opening to his campaign.

[honest.abe]

53. I didnt see it but from these comments it sounds like the perfect message.

Smart, honest, genuine, serious, caring. Exactly the opposite of Trump.

[AdamGG]

56. Biden might be the right candidate to call out Trump's bullshit

Take the 2012 Paul Ryan "bunch of malarkey" debate and turn the volume up to 11.

[doc03]

57. Pittsburg"h"!

[world wide wally]

65. I keep picturing our candidates on stage with the fartweasle and I think Biden will come across

like the mature, sane adult in the room.
I hope he calls him on EXERY lie he spews.

[SunSeeker]

75. Do you think Trump will actual agree to a debate?

I don't. I hope I'm wrong.

[world wide wally]

76. I think Trump thinks he is the greatest debater in the world... Believe me.

[orangecrush]

66. There is an "h" in Pittsburgh

but good news anyway!

[LakeArenal]

68. And Joe remains the most qualified both nationally and globally

Articulate, knowledgeable, and experience.

The whole world wins with Joe Biden.

[brer cat]

70. K&R