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JMCKUSICK

(370 posts)
Sun Jul 21, 2024, 02:48 PM Jul 2024

Let's celebrate an amazing president and

Coalesce around Kamala Harris. Were we really asking an 81 year old man who's career achievements rate second to none, including his open embrace of humility, empathy, love and understanding to do something as grueling as run for a second term?
Every living past president has made it clear that this job ages people at a rate far greater than any other job.
He gave us an amazing performance as president of these United States of America, far more amazing than any of us dared to hope.
He described himself as a bridge to a new generation, telling people close to him back in 2019 that he expected to serve a single term.
I'm thrilled he saved our democracy, I'm thrilled with all of the landmark legislation he was able to get supported through Congress, I'm thrilled he took meaningful executive action addressing issues Congress wouldn't touch and I'm thrilled he shared himself with us, the joys, the tragedies, his openness his compassion and his deep deep embrace and understanding of what's right and decent.
As surely as he learned many things from President Obama, (and taught of course), he was also able to learn from and teach our next president, Kamala Harris.
Let us find the multitude reasons to celebrate where we are today and do everything necessary to ensure our journey endures.
He and his team will ensure a seamless political transition to Vice President Kamala Harris and work his ass off to see her succeed.
We should all strive to do the same.

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