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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAppreciation thread for Joe Biden.
Biden was not my first choice in the primaries, but I got behind him in the campaign, and I am profoundly happy that I did.
He is shaping up to be a transformational president. The things he does and accomplishes may well benefit Americans for decades to come.
Also, Biden is clearly a very decent and moral man, a loving husband, father and grandfather.
We elected a real winner here.
Blue Owl
(54,826 posts)Politicub
(12,288 posts)Raven123
(6,095 posts)Making hood choices across the board
PatrickforO
(15,116 posts)Really knowledgeable.
onetexan
(13,902 posts)Atticus
(15,124 posts)sheshe2
(87,755 posts)Earthshine2
(4,044 posts)He was near my last choice. That having been said ...
Joe is doing great! I'm very happy with just about everything so far, except maybe that keep-on-fracking thing.
The press conferences are delightfully wonky and boring.
mahina
(18,965 posts)Politicub
(12,288 posts)I dont know where he gets his energy. It has been one week, and look at how much that has been accomplished.
ananda
(30,852 posts)A very good thing!
onetexan
(13,902 posts)& diversity, race relations & elevating many black & brown great public servants to his cabinet & other positions in his administration.
ananda
(30,852 posts)Both
Johnny2X2X
(21,812 posts)I cannot believe how much he's getting done and how fast it's all happening.
He really showed what his priorities are out of the gate. Progressives right now should be ecstatic.
Botany
(72,547 posts)He, the K-Bomb, and the rest of his team were all born for this time.
Dem2theMax
(10,335 posts)I knew he could hit the ground running, but even I didn't expect all that he has done so far. I am so proud of him.
mzmolly
(51,671 posts)Granny M
(1,395 posts)DFW
(56,692 posts)Batting .500 (could be worse).
Doreen
(11,686 posts)If he hadn't run Beto was my choice. Harris would have been my choice except I did not feel this country was ready to accept a female president. I felt a female vice president would be accepted. Well, at least for me we got exactly what I wanted. I love having president Biden and vice president Harris.
onetexan
(13,902 posts)Glad it worked out & we have a winner!!
Doreen
(11,686 posts)Joinfortmill
(16,530 posts)Traitors BEWARE!
Niagara
(9,747 posts)K&R
Paladin
(28,843 posts)The clean-up project to put this country up and running again is a huge one---but I believe Biden is up to the task. So very, very good to have a decent human being back in the White House.
Lady Freedom Returns
(14,180 posts)I'm sure that Major and Champ would like some time with dad
NRaleighLiberal
(60,532 posts)Demsrule86
(71,029 posts)channeling his inner Roosevelt and will get some great things done for the American people. He was always more liberal than folks realized. I adore Jill Biden as well...such a nice family. Also, Joe has kick butt dogs!
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Jay25
(417 posts)world wide wally
(21,832 posts)I told ya so
Na na na na na
cp
(7,216 posts)Biophilic
(4,873 posts)and I'm not afraid to wake up the next morning. He's sort of the quintessential President and I love what he and his team are doing. I can breathe thanks to them.
Delmette2.0
(4,264 posts)And he is organized. Each day of Executive Orders is on the same subject.
onetexan
(13,902 posts)And knows how to get things done given theyre so highly experienced. I am so relieved &happy since he got sworn in
Delmette2.0
(4,264 posts)fantase56
(469 posts)it's nice to get back to a little "normality", and not have to keep up with the hourly WTF of that last guy
Old Terp
(464 posts)There is still more Trump screw ups coming out, but the Biden crew addresses them as soon as identified. I'm very happily bored. Joe looks good in the role. Trump was always such a fat slob.
mzmolly
(51,671 posts)physically ill. It's amazing.
Celerity
(46,399 posts)Empowerer
(3,900 posts)634-5789
(4,311 posts)FakeNoose
(35,826 posts)Thank you Democrats for coming together and electing the best person for the job.
Magoo48
(5,427 posts)The past week was a much needed relief.
Corgigal
(9,298 posts)democrank
(11,250 posts)Hes doing an exceptional job.
secondwind
(16,903 posts)calimary
(84,448 posts)after Inslee bailed, to Biden. With absolutely NO regrets whatsoever! Especially with Bidens emphasis on the climate crisis as one of his top priorities. That, alone, is enough to keep me solidly with him. I vote for my planet first, last, and always.
56miSSie
(49 posts)I guess it's a good thing he is "Sleepy Joe," otherwise we could never keep up with him!!
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)I feel so much better in just a week! Go, Joe and Kamala!
Deb
(3,744 posts)He is an advocate for all, every single one of us.
Let's remember to always have his back.
DeminPennswoods
(16,333 posts)But perhaps it's the freedom that comes with age and from dealing with the loss of a wife, daughter and son and his own brush with death.
I didn't think I'd re-live the 60s, but we are. Never thought I'd see another Nixon/impeachment, but I have.
Now I think I am about to live through another FDR-like era.
mtnsnake
(22,236 posts)backscatter712
(26,355 posts)The American public had low standards this time - they just wanted a POTUS that's potty-trained and understands object permanence.
But Biden's really come out strong - executive orders on everything from climate to trans-rights to stimulus to actually putting COVID vaccine logistics together (which the last manbaby in chief didn't even start).
That and Biden's also speaking to the nation - straight talk on the pandemic, memorial for all the people dead of Trump Lung, speeches on climate, inequality and inequity for the Black community and other marginalized groups, the economy, etc. He's actually behaving like an adult when speaking with the press. Also, it looks like Biden & most of the other Dems aren't making the mistake of thinking the GOP's operating in good faith, so they'll have very limited patience for using the filibuster as an unlimited Mitch veto, or for Lucy-and-the-football games.
Damn, I missed having a President that knows how to president!
mcar
(43,543 posts)WyLoochka
(1,638 posts)He deserves an overwhelming Democratic House and Senate.
treestar
(82,383 posts)No matter how disappointed some are! Letting the republicans take the house is useless. The only answer is to get more Democrats in Congress!
demtenjeep
(31,997 posts)I wanted him in 2004 and 2008
But in my heart I know things worked out for the best.
He is the Perfect man for This Time
Greybnk48
(10,407 posts)Big crush because of how decent he is (and always handsome). I wish she was still here to see what he's doing. She's grinning ear to ear somewhere!
Go Uncle Joe!
MustLoveBeagles
(12,645 posts)I've always had very high regard for Joe. He's doing great.
Raine
(30,610 posts)that's the issue that's nearest and dearest to my heart!
Crunchy Frog
(27,023 posts)I believe many people were skeptical at the time.
DonaldsRump
(7,715 posts)Other than perhaps President Clinton or BHO, there is not a single person alive who was more qualified to become President in 2020 than Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
He is the perfect person for this role, and I am so very happy that he is there.
I had originally wanted Elizabeth Warren to be his VP. However, after the George Floyd protests began, and Trump went off on his "law and order" shite, I realized that Kamala Harris was the perfect VP choice for Joe Biden. She was the San Francisco DA and California Attorney General, in addition to her four years in the Senate and wonderful experience on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Also, CA has a D governor to appoint her successor, whereas MA did not.
President Biden and Vice-President Harris are the perfect team. They ran a FLAWLESS campaign, and they are continuing to succeed in office.
Bonx
(2,193 posts)Sometimes I'm not sure he's all there, but he's got great people assisting him.