Biden Says Inauguration Will Resemble Virtual Convention

[nitpicker]

Source: MSN/WSJ

President-elect Joe Biden said his January inauguration is likely to resemble the largely virtual Democratic National Convention last summer due to the coronavirus pandemic, and he said he would emphasize safety to avoid spreading the virus.

“My guess is there will not be a gigantic inaugural parade down Pennsylvania Avenue. But my guess is you’ll see a lot of virtual activity in states all across America,” Mr. Biden said Friday in Wilmington, Del. He said it was “highly unlikely” that millions of people would gather at the National Mall as part of the festivities.

“I think you’re going to see something that is closer to what the convention was like than a typical inauguration,” he said.

Mr. Biden said his transition team was holding discussions with congressional leaders in preparations for the events planned on Jan. 20, when he is scheduled to be sworn-in as the nation’s 46th president. Public health officials have continued to warn against large gatherings as coronavirus cases have skyrocketed across the country.
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[Thomas Hurt]

1. Trump will try to make hay on this....watch.

[marybourg]

3. I don't really care, do you?

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

5. I certainly don't

[tavernier]

11. I think he is more interested in preparing for a coup.

He has denied the Biden administration access to pentagon and military intelligence. 75 % of senate republicans won’t acknowledge the election results. There is at least one snake on the SCOTUS that would reverse the will of the people.

Something tells me that trumps attention is on making hay, but nothing to do with Biden’s crowd size.

[marybourg]

2. I loved the virtual convention, with its glimpses

of life and scenery in each of the 50 states.

[onetexan]

9. Yes, the virtual convention was extremely creative. I hope we will have more of that for Biden's

inauguration.

[More_Cowbell]

13. The virtual roll call of states was great

I hope that future conventions keep it up.

[EndlessWire]

4. I think we've earned fireworks. n/t

[csziggy]

15. Virtual fireworks could be fantastic!

Turn digital special effects people loose and let them create the most spectacular fireworks display ever - virtually, of course.

That said, I am really not a fireworks fan. I'd rather see scenes from across the country that highlight the people, the scenery, and the arts of each state. Let's remember why each state is special rather than increase the divide between states and people.

[EndlessWire]

18. LOL!

We can surely have both. Anyway, fireworks doesn't increase the divide! I love fireworks set to patriotic songs. I look forward to the Fourth every year for this.

We could have both national songs and state songs, folk songs, protest songs, whatever is uplifting. We The People. Peace and Prosperity. Hay rides, fishing, sports, and babies!

I want to see and hear the Electeds, but I don't mind a unity effort, and most of the people are ready for rest. It's been a long, hard road. People want to hear encouraging words toward not having to eat Ramen 7 days a week.

I'll probably fall asleep, anyway...

[soothsayer]

6. Well, duh. But also, yay!

I prefer the virtual thing

[KPN]

7. Biden/Harris are making history in previously inconceivable

ways. It’s just so frigging awesome.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

8. tRump already queuing up tweets to say his inaugurination was bigger than Biden's Inauguration. . nt

[marybourg]

10. I really don't care. Do you?

[hunter]

12. The convention was very well done...

...especially considering there was no precedent.

I actually preferred it over previous conventions.

My wife and I streamed the convention directly from the source, not on any television channel.

[Paladin]

14. I want a big empty chair with trump's name on it. Prominently displayed. (nt)

[roamer65]

16. Ford took the oath in the WH, LBJ took it on AF1.

I don’t care where Joe takes it on January 20. I just want to see him take it.

[marybourg]

17. Good point!

[NYC Liberal]

20. FDR's fourth was at the White House with no parade or festivities due to WWII.

Probably the closest equivalent. And like you say — who cares?

[twodogsbarking]

19. More than 81 million people voted for Biden

That's what counts.