NYT: In Scranton, College Students Give High Marks to Biden's First Campaign Speech

[Drunken Irishman]

Christina Brannon: He came out to Bruce Springsteen, he knows union leaders by their first name, he shouts out Scranton immediately, and he presents himself as a family man by having his wife speak. He portrays himself as the optimal blend of traditional and progressive.

Alexa Anzulewicz: As a Democrat from Scranton, I feel somewhat connected to Biden’s purpose. My mother is currently part of a union. While I think Biden is a great candidate with a great purpose, I just feel that he is too old. I do not want to have to worry about if my president will suffer from senility or be too sick to step up for our country.

Grace Seechock: “Middle-class Joe” is relating to the middle class and blue-collar workers, saying that the middle-class is what built this country. He is definitely trying to gain their vote with his message. Trying to take votes away from President Trump.

Simon Peter: As the “We Want Joe” chants roared in the hall, all I could think about is my family. My grandfather worked many years on the railroads in Northeast Pennsylvania. My mother is a retired postal worker and my father is a retired teacher, who was also a member of the local teachers’ union. The blue-collar mentality, just like Biden, is in my blood. My grandparents and parents worked hard for countless years so that I did not have any worries growing up. Their work ethic serves as my inspiration.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/29/us/biden-scranton-2020.html

[blue neen]

1. Loved this:

"Christina Brannon: He came out to Bruce Springsteen, he knows union leaders by their first name, he shouts out Scranton immediately, and he presents himself as a family man by having his wife speak. He portrays himself as the optimal blend of traditional and progressive."

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2. Awww.. So True, blue neen!

This is so great to see!

[blue neen]

4. The quotes by these college students are so good,

they could be used as campaign slogans...because they are true!

[Cha]

6. Yes! Joe had a fantastic

campaign rally & Vid launch.

Something for all ages!

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3. Thank You for this, DI!

Simon Peter: As the “We Want Joe” chants roared in the hall, all I could think about is my family. My grandfather worked many years on the railroads in Northeast Pennsylvania. My mother is a retired postal worker and my father is a retired teacher, who was also a member of the local teachers’ union. The blue-collar mentality, just like Biden, is in my blood. My grandparents and parents worked hard for countless years so that I did not have any worries growing up. Their work ethic serves as my inspiration.

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5. While Mr. Biden spoke in Pittsburgh, students in his hometown watched from a conference room. By and

large, they defied his low polling with young voters."

lol.. Joe Biden is "spry"!

Alexa Anzulewicz: I was surprised at how energetic and spry Joe Biden appears. Had I not known he was 76, I would have though him to be in his late 50s. Initially, I was doubtful that an older adult would be a good fit for president, but after seeing how well Joe Biden spoke and how he appeared, I have a change of heart.

[Indykatie]

7. Thanks for Posting This. It Warms My Heart To See Young People Warm to Biden.

[Thekaspervote]

8. Happy to see this.. thx for posting!!

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9. K!