Hope and History Rhyme In Ireland For Pres-Elect Biden

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The New York Times @nytimes 3h
In Ballina, Ireland, President-elect Joe Biden's distant cousins were the first to pop the champagne on Saturday as a few hundred people gathered in the town square to watch the moment it was announced that he'd defeated President Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/07/world/europe/ireland-biden-ballina.html


twitter.com/nytimes/status/1325153561546649601

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Statement from Ireland President Higgins congratulating President-elect Joe Biden
https://president.ie/en/media-library/news-releases/statement-from-president-higgins-congratulating-president-elect-joe-biden

[Renew Deal]

1. Didn't O'Bama have strong Irish roots too?

I think from his mothers side.

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2. yep

...I remember his visit.

So warm and welcoming. Very memorable.


petesouza ‏@petesouza
Cute kids. Pres Obama and British PM Cameron with schoolchildren in No. Ireland (yes the kids are still in school) pic.twitter.com/EWf4ocP2LR

[BlueNProud]

3. I think Clinton is loved in Ireland as well

inviting Gerry Adams to the WHwas a very big deal.

[Roland99]

4. K and bloody R!