President Biden at a Northwest Philadelphia church this morning. The President spoke after the service.

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Last edited Sun Jul 7, 2024, 12:29 PM - Edit history (1)

Jared Mitovich @jmitovich 45m
President Biden has arrived at the Northwest Philadelphia church where he will be speaking after the service as part of a campaign swing through Pennsylvania today. He’s joined by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Sen. Bob Casey.



“Since you are only an octogenarian sitting next to a nonagenarian, don’t let anyone talk about your age,” the church’s senior pastor says to Biden, pointing to the church’s bishop & founder, who is seated aside Biden & is 91 years old.

The comment prompted a round of applause.



“President Biden needs some love,” the church’s senior pastor says from the pulpit, prompting a standing ovation. “… We did not come to beat up on you.”

The pastor then led the church in a chant of, “We love you, President Biden.”

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Jared Mitovich @jmitovich @POLITICO| Editor-in-Chief

[gab13by13]

1. Thank you for posting this.

Doubt it will get much coverage from the MSM because it is real and factual.

Maybe a different Democrat would have given a better homily?

[Just_Vote_Dem]

2. WONDERFUL! Thank you for posting this

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3. my pleasure

...the president will be in Harrisburg later for a larger rally.

I hear rumors of an ice cream outing, as well.

Thanks for looking in!

[Just_Vote_Dem]

4. My pleasure

Sounds like a great afternoon!

[Elessar Zappa]

5. Awesome!

I know the black community has Biden’s back. And I’m sure most of them don’t appreciate politicians trying to push him out.

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7. you bet

...he got some 90% of the Black women vote for president the last time around.

The base has his back.

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6. don't know if WaPo will keep this up, but Joe is lingering with the congregation

...and you just know that's why this newspaper is still recording.

He looks comfortable and relatable. Just a great appearance, overall. Congregation was warm and receptive, and Joe was at his prime.

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9. I notice that not many DUers have commented on this speech.

interesting...

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10. you and me both

...I did notice a sh*tload commenting on Meathead trashing the president, and the dynamics of these postings is confounding and a bit dismaying.

I could understand if there was some obstacle in the way, but it's right here. No media filter to have to rebuff. The real deal.

There's a way to describe this. but I haven't yet come to the point where I want to spend any time spelling it out.

Some other time.

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11. I think we're on the same page..

at you!

[ARandomPerson]

12. If you want to say something, say something. Otherwise, shut up.