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pnwmom

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Sun Jul 21, 2024, 02:47 PM Jul 2024

Barack Obama: "My Statement on President Biden's Announcement" [View all]

"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." https://barackobama.medium.com/my-statement-on-president-bidens-announcement-1eb78b3ba3fc


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gee, thanks Wicked Blue Jul 2024 #1
Like the line from General Kemper displacedvermoter Jul 2024 #33
It sure does feel that way PatSeg Jul 2024 #75
sure glad he had Biden's back /s NotHardly Jul 2024 #42
I think he was just there to pull something he owned out of it. StarryNite Jul 2024 #47
You're Still Gonna' Cast A Vote For President, Yeah? MayReasonRule Jul 2024 #58
Who's Your New Horse In The Potus Race? MayReasonRule Jul 2024 #57
What does one thing have to do with another? displacedvermoter Jul 2024 #66
So no endorsement of Harris yet. Am I correct? Raven123 Jul 2024 #2
No. It was over an hour ago... GreenWave Jul 2024 #8
An MSNBC person speculated that Obama wanted to give Biden the spotlight today. pnwmom Jul 2024 #10
Fair enough Raven123 Jul 2024 #14
That sounds like good reasoning about the Spotlight for Cha Jul 2024 #15
This was a personal tribute to Biden. n/t Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #13
Nope Polybius Jul 2024 #16
I'm sure he will, but now is not the time calguy Jul 2024 #17
No. Hopefully Michelle is reconsidering running so that we have a much, much better chance of keeping Trump out. KentuckyStiffRipple Jul 2024 #35
Not a chance. Raven123 Jul 2024 #38
I'm just saying that if the idea is to win, Michelle Obama is the obvious choice, is all. KentuckyStiffRipple Jul 2024 #39
She has repeatedly said no soandso Jul 2024 #43
What is this thing about Michelle? Beck23 Jul 2024 #54
I don't get it either NH Ethylene Jul 2024 #68
She's the "candidate" for people whose first priorities are winning and preserving democracy. KentuckyStiffRipple Jul 2024 #72
Are you suggesting that's not my first priority? NH Ethylene Jul 2024 #74
Even if she turned out to be a bad president? displacedvermoter Jul 2024 #81
No she is not! She's not interested, period. nt babylonsister Jul 2024 #83
Michelle's attitude about the political fray misanthrope Jul 2024 #50
Won't happen relayerbob Jul 2024 #48
Watch over and protect Preident Biden former POTUS Obama. ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2024 #3
Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #40
Welcome to DU! Pinback Jul 2024 #46
Thanks for the tip. I don't have personal knowledge of the "behind the scenes" scuttlebutt. BurnDoubt Jul 2024 #70
Ok. 2 Meow Momma Jul 2024 #4
I am in the acceptance phase now and retooling my brain, GreenWave Jul 2024 #5
I'm not there yet. I'm in Hawaii and I found out not Cha Jul 2024 #19
Hey Cha bdamomma Jul 2024 #21
Aww.. Mahalo bdamomma... Cha Jul 2024 #23
I know bdamomma Jul 2024 #24
YES! And, I hate those posts Cha Jul 2024 #31
We are fighters!!!!! bdamomma Jul 2024 #32
You are a prolific voice here Cha as witness your post total. GreenWave Jul 2024 #25
Mahalo, Greenwave and Aloha.. Cha Jul 2024 #34
I thought nalu meant "wave". GreenWave Jul 2024 #59
Ohh don't be sorry.. That was Cha Jul 2024 #61
Sad day grammiepammie Jul 2024 #37
... emulatorloo Jul 2024 #79
Hey Aloha 💙🌊🇺🇸🕊️🌈🌊 Cha Jul 2024 #80
This message was self-deleted by its author angrychair Jul 2024 #52
Ok XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #6
And what an awesome statement! Auggie Jul 2024 #7
Um...wasn't Obama trying to get him to step down last week? BComplex Jul 2024 #9
That's what I've been hearing. comradebillyboy Jul 2024 #28
I loved Obama but seriously this isn't playing well with me. edisdead Jul 2024 #11
What did he say that's wrong? Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #18
He's just spent the last two weeks trying to push Biden comradebillyboy Jul 2024 #29
Same here. StarryNite Jul 2024 #30
Yeah to me that was as weak as weak sauce gets. edisdead Jul 2024 #63
Pretty much Deminpenn Jul 2024 #73
I'm not sure that's entirely fair democrattotheend Jul 2024 #82
I've seen other reports suggesting those from his admin like the Pod Save gang, have been pretty active OnDoutside Jul 2024 #84
I thought I read he hadn't spoken to the Pod Save guys in a few years democrattotheend Jul 2024 #85
This Seems Like A Genuine Statement Of Support Giving Credit To Biden MayReasonRule Jul 2024 #60
I think he's had enough spotlight for the moment. edisdead Jul 2024 #65
Thank you to both of these men. They are true patriots and Democrats. I appreciate all they have done. Pisces Jul 2024 #12
No offense, but I don't wanna hear it. None of it. W_HAMILTON Jul 2024 #20
I bet he rolled this out exactly as Biden wanted him to and that Biden pnwmom Jul 2024 #22
I doubt that. Raven123 Jul 2024 #27
I'm starting to think this, also. ananda Jul 2024 #62
And we took them by surprise, and they couldn't attack Kamala during the convention. nt pnwmom Jul 2024 #69
I'm guessing Biden or someone in his camp told Obama before making the announcement democrattotheend Jul 2024 #26
He makes me tear up, even with printed words. lindysalsagal Jul 2024 #36
Okay. Joinfortmill Jul 2024 #41
where is the resounding declaration of his support for Kamala Harris. barbtries Jul 2024 #44
So, if Obama was trying to make me cry... he succeeded. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #45
I wish he could come back-- he was extraordinary in his role as President nt ailsagirl Jul 2024 #71
Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #49
This message was self-deleted by its author angrychair Jul 2024 #51
Who said that only Republicans believe in conspiracies... TomCADem Jul 2024 #53
No he did not.......................... Lovie777 Jul 2024 #55
Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #56
Joe Ladythatvotesblue Jul 2024 #64
In terms of party unity richdj25 Jul 2024 #67
Biden endorsed Harris, Harris is now my candidate. Everything else is just noise. JohnSJ Jul 2024 #76
A true gentleman's praise for a true patriot viva la Jul 2024 #77
No one knows better than him the strain of carrying the weight of the world Wingus Dingus Jul 2024 #78
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