Wow. Biden is bringing down the house right now.

[Drunken Irishman]

Laying out his record on race in a strong, clear fashion. This is impressive.

[Honeycombe8]

1. Where? Do tell. nt

[Drunken Irishman]

4. At the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. I'm seeing it on CNN.

[Cha]

7. Thanks!

[Honeycombe8]

13. +1. I don't have cable, so I'll stream it later. Thx. nt

[George II]

2. He's getting a chance to explain himself WITHOUT being rushed and WITHOUT being interrupted.

[Cha]

3. What's the format, George?

Good to know!

[Drunken Irishman]

5. At the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.

[Cha]

10. How wonderful for him and

his supporters!

[hlthe2b]

6. MSNBC... looks like a speaking event/rally

Upstream it says Rainbow Push Coalition

[Cha]

11. Thank You, hlthe2b!

[George II]

8. On CNN right now, he's addressing the Rainbow/Push coalition, Jesse Jackson's group.

[Cha]

12. Ah, in his element!

Thank you!

[Butterflylady]

25. You mean with the respect that he dually deserves

Considering the service he's given to this country.

[mudstump]

49. Yeah because that's the kind of consideration that Trump will give him...huh?

Facing Trump is going to be a street brawl and Joe won't be given the comfort of time or interruption. No Joe...he's not the one.

[John Fante]

52. Trump can't even articulate his bad arguments properly.

If Biden can deal with a firebrand like Kamala Harris, Cheeto will be a cakewalk.

[George II]

53. Biden won't be facing nine others, just one. Last night's debate was ridiculous.

[lapfog_1]

9. This is the Joe Biden I supported in 2008

and who I support today.

[nolabear]

14. NOW you're talking, Joe. When he gets to actually tell it

he shines. When he gets to tell his truth it’s a good and powerful one.

[IluvPitties]

15. Joe is bringing the goods!

[Hoyt]

16. Criticized him last night and last week, but he's kicking ass right now.

But, he is still talking, so let's hope he doesn't step in it . . . . . .

[stonecutter357]

17. let's go Joe !

[mcar]

18. Glad to hear it

[emmaverybo]

19. Not liking the after-event discussion on CNN. They just reject what he is saying and want to

nail him on the need to atone for “hurting so many people.” You would think Biden is responsible for
historical and contemporary racism and sexism in America.

[George II]

54. It's what they do. I hate the "analysis" by people who know little about what it means to run.

[Cha]

64. ...

[Satch59]

20. I missed his comments but MSNBC is still hammering him...

Sounds like people here thought it was ok??

MSM still trying to make this a story?? Harris's attack last night seemed way too planned and in my opinion comes off kind of mean and sanctimonious? I can't completely disregard her because if she's the nominee, I will back her to the ends of the earth...Trump has to lose.

[Cha]

32. M$M now has a sad that Biden is doing so

well. He got the Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia's endorsement this morning.. He's now on a roll!

Biden lands 2020 endorsement from Atlanta Mayor Bottoms

"The larger context was that you have to work across the aisle with people you don't like, people you don't agree with," Bottoms said. "I do it each and every day as mayor of Atlanta in a red state."

Bottoms added that Biden's work on civil rights issues and his progressive resume demonstrate his commitment and that the remarks were blown out of proportion.

"My position is, if his explanation was good enough for John Lewis, then it's good enough for me," Bottoms added, referring to the Georgia congressman and civil rights icon who was among Biden's defenders after the controversy.

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/biden-nabs-2020-endorsement-atlanta-mayor-bottoms-64012750

Everyone who's been watching him at the Rainbow Push says he's doing really well!

[emmaverybo]

38. Cha, you are such a morale booster for our support for Joe.

[Cha]

42. Thank you, emmaverybo. I

look forward to reading your posts!

This is so very important to all of us!

Thank Goodness Joe rallied today.. it's been 180 degrees since last night.. Whiplash! Good kind

[lapfog_1]

33. remember... the MSM wants a horse race

whoever is up in the polls will be "making mistakes" and there will be "concerns raised" because they can't get 15M viewers to the next debate if someone is consistently 20 points ahead in each and every poll... hence the procession of "concerned party pundits" (most of whom you have never seen before today) talking about Joe's record from 30 years ago. What those pundits DON'T say is that the Republicans will NEVER EVER bring up those votes or positions because that would only endear Biden to the Repuke base! (oh my stars, Joe voted for the crime bill sponsored by Bill Clinton)..

[emmaverybo]

39. You make great points. And I have to remember the sheer hell tbey put the greatest candidate

ever through, Obama, bringing down some for real fine people like Reverend Wright in the process.

[NoMoreRepugs]

47. 30 years ago Bidens voting record was reflective of the

will of the majority of the voting public in America. Isn't that the job? Represent the will and desire of the populace? I thought Biden played solid defense last night of 30 year old votes of positions that I'm sure he has as has the country evolved to be more contemporary.

[George II]

34. Considering her campaign was hawking "little girl" shirts outside the debate I agree it was planned.

[justie18]

55. Well

Biden was the one who brought up states rights during the debate last night - it was not Kamala. Even mentioning states rights is the third dog whistle he has used in recent weeks. Looks pitiful in his effort of clean-up from his debacle last night.

[colsohlibgal]

21. He Needs It After Last Night

He did not fare well last night, and I agree with what Thom Hartmann just said, he looked a bit slow and frankly showed his age.....while Kamala kind of stole the show, kind of like Warren did last night.

Love Bernie but he is of a similar age.

I just think it may be time to turn the page, that’s all.....and I am a Baby Boomer. Oh and after 40 some white men and a multi racial man.....maybe we could give a female a shot?

[onetexan]

22. not. Kamala threw him the kitchen sink in an attempt to raise her profile.

Joe rebutted her quite well, if you were listening.

[emmaverybo]

23. If you show me a female running with Joe's experience, qualifications, knowledge, stature on the

world stage, and polling numbers I will vote for her—oh and his chances of winning crucial states we must take to get rid of Trump. Names?

[lapfog_1]

35. I'll give you two... but both aren't running.

Barbara Boxer
Hillary Clinton

[emmaverybo]

40. Neither, though very strong, have been VP, and Joe was a particularly active one. And yes, the

trick is finding one who is running. If Joe does not go through, my next choice would be Warren.

[cbelle1039]

24. The media seems to leading us to bash Biden rather than trolling Trump.

We must not fall prey to media manipulation as before. Take what you see and hear and make up your own minds.

[emmaverybo]

26. As soon as the discussion turned to criticism of other competitors, host said "let's get back to

Joe Biden,” meaning back to bashing him.

[tblue37]

37. Remember the SNL sketch in which the news anchor greeted every bit of important news

by dismissing it and saying, "Yes, but back to Hillary Clinton's emails."

That's what the MSM inevitably does with anything they perceive as a potential weakness in a Democratic candidate or office holder.

Meanwhile, as always, IOKIYAR.

[emmaverybo]

41. OMG. Perfect. I must remind myself. NT

[onetexan]

27. K&R - Double YES!

[Cha]

29. Sage advice, cbelle

[peggysue2]

57. You noticed that, too?

Strange how that works out.

Meanwhile Trumpy is boasting that HE won the debates.

[msongs]

28. that's fine but is he rolling out the t shirt line already? nt

[Cha]

30. lol

[George II]

31. No, he's leaving that up to another candidate.

[LovingA2andMI]

45. Is That An Issue with you?

Surely he will fundraise off this speech before Rainbow Push Conference, Right? Of Course, he will. That's called Campaigning.

[Iliyah]

36. VP Biden by polling is leading, therefore, corporate media

hit job. Now if someone else takes the lead, same will be done to them. RW media will pull all shit in if true or not, it does not matter. No Democrat is safe from their hit jobs, none.

[disndat]

48. Biden's support

among top leaders of the Black community seems pretty solid. It's his 8 years with Obama
that makes this support unshakable.

[EveHammond13]

43. in a way I'm glad he don't go after Kamala the way she went after him

it would have looked bad. take your lumps. move on. protect the party.

[LovingA2andMI]

44. He Got Some Claps....

When Speaking about his time with Barack Obama but Barack is not running this time, Joe Biden is.

He needs to Admit the Mistake on his 1970's position and has yet to do so.

[Vegas Roller]

51. Nothing will satisfy people who are constantly demanding n/t

[LovingA2andMI]

60. Reality Check...

First, it was Joe that brought up his history with Racist POS Senator Eastland. Joe! Not Barack, not Kamala.

Joe stepped into that landmine when no one was thinking about it less known asking about his history on supporting Segregated Busing.

Hell, before a week ago, most Gen Xers had NO IDEA this was his history.

Now, we do. This impacted US. We caught these busses in the 1970's when Joe was STILL FIGHTING for Segregated Busing with Racist Senator Eastland in 1977 to be exact.

What Joe should do is atone. He doesn't have too and can keep doing what he has been doing. Bring up another head scratching moment from his past. Again, this is Joe's choice to make.

However, we will not be silent, shut up, go in a corner, or anything else about this ---- unless a full apology is given. FULL STOP.

That is what Kamala was saying in the real last night and it is HIS CHOICE to MAKE.

With that, have a Lovely Evening.

[Vegas Roller]

61. Good luck with that

Joe has done nothing to apologize for.

His detractors are just scraping the bottom and/or beating a dead horse.

[LovingA2andMI]

63. Okay....

There are Many Candidates and We Will Vote For ONE OF THEM in the DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY -- and ENCOURAGE OTHERS to do the SAME.

Many DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES -- Not Just one.

Tootles

[NBachers]

56. Whenever we refer to Biden, let us capitalize the term Admit the Mistake.

[Demsrule86]

62. No he doesn't ancient history.

Irrelevant and those who trade in this look foolish.

[Hekate]

46. Good to know that not everyone has amnesia about his good record...

I hope he will be better prepared this time. I think he was hurt -- both emotionally and electorally -- and felt ambushed. The claws are out -- because (surprise, surprise) Kamala and others plan to win.

[peggysue2]

59. Kamala Harris is a strong contender, has been from the start

And yes, she's in it to win it. No one should be surprised. Joe needs to be better prepared to handle the arrows coming his way on the next round. Not by punching down but by extolling his own record and comparing it to the record of others.

He does that? He wins.

[Vegas Roller]

50. K&R n/t

[Raven123]

58. Good. Last night's wake-up call energized him.