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BlueNProud

(1,048 posts)
7. He's the anti Trump which is why I backed him from day 1
Tue Oct 6, 2020, 06:08 PM
Oct 2020

The juxtaposition between this decent, empathetic person and the vile selfishness of Dump is so glaring.

Its refreshing and calming listening to him speak.

I hope so, too. Sogo Oct 2020 #1
I had the same reaction. NoRoadUntravelled Oct 2020 #51
Same here... Raster Oct 2020 #100
The Democratic Party has a deep bench... ProudMNDemocrat Oct 2020 #2
Me too DownriverDem Oct 2020 #81
100%. -- the argument I was making from the beginning stopdiggin Oct 2020 #108
Great post, Jezebel. TY sheshe2 Oct 2020 #3
Trump got himself impeached trying to take Joe out. jaysunb Oct 2020 #4
I was for someone else also. But Joe is who the nation needs now. LiberalArkie Oct 2020 #5
Not only that, Biden said explicitly in his town hall yesterday that he is a transitional president Claustrum Oct 2020 #6
kamala harris 2024 ihas2stinkyfeet Oct 2020 #32
Biden's not running for re-election? Trumpocalypse Oct 2020 #37
Please see the link below. warmfeet Oct 2020 #57
Signals to aides??? :rofl: Trumpocalypse Oct 2020 #67
been refuted at least a number of times stopdiggin Oct 2020 #109
Biden has made it clear he's open to re-election. I think he doesn't over think it. Thekaspervote Oct 2020 #77
That was very effective PatSeg Oct 2020 #38
He's the anti Trump which is why I backed him from day 1 BlueNProud Oct 2020 #7
I think there are many voters out there just like you! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2020 #8
Biden wasn't my 1st pick either mercuryblues Oct 2020 #9
So true. Zoonart Oct 2020 #16
"We Democrats have a really deep bench. They have a really deep swamp. " Best post of the day!!! BComplex Oct 2020 #20
Awww... thanks. Zoonart Oct 2020 #21
I was so happy when my ballot got here. I_UndergroundPanther Oct 2020 #10
he's not Trump Skittles Oct 2020 #11
I am over 65 and was a Mayor Pete voter.... Zoonart Oct 2020 #12
I just filled in my ballot for Biden/Harris and other Dems! ananda Oct 2020 #13
Brava! babylonsister Oct 2020 #14
I wasn't so sure early on. chriscan64 Oct 2020 #15
K & R. obnoxiousdrunk Oct 2020 #17
I would have voted for whoever won the primary. But I felt from the beginning that Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #18
I was concerned about his age but I always thought he had the best chance against Trump MakeTXBlue2020 Oct 2020 #19
Welcome to DU! PatSeg Oct 2020 #45
I was always all in for Joe. I figured if he was good enough for Obama, he was good enough Dream Girl Oct 2020 #22
Great original post oswaldactedalone Oct 2020 #23
Yes PatSeg Oct 2020 #47
Biden was always my first and only choice. Dem2theMax Oct 2020 #24
That is so true PatSeg Oct 2020 #52
"There is a lot of mess to be cleaned up." Dem2theMax Oct 2020 #55
I have a feeling he is the type PatSeg Oct 2020 #59
100 % agree with everything you just wrote. Dem2theMax Oct 2020 #61
I know how you feel PatSeg Oct 2020 #66
This is only the second most terrible time in our country's history. NNadir Oct 2020 #86
In my personal living history. I've only been around since the mid-50's. Dem2theMax Oct 2020 #90
Yeah, that works better. Things are terrible, but they've been worse. We baby boomers... NNadir Oct 2020 #92
My parents were children of the depression. Both were World War II veterans. Dem2theMax Oct 2020 #93
That's why he was always my number two. Pacifist Patriot Oct 2020 #98
Beautifully said MaryMagdaline Oct 2020 #25
❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️ Lucinda Oct 2020 #26
It takes a very honorable person to say what you just did! Butterflylady Oct 2020 #27
Very nicely written. awesomerwb1 Oct 2020 #28
I was swayed by that Naples golf shuttle bus last November Awsi Dooger Oct 2020 #29
Me. mountain grammy Oct 2020 #30
Wow.. TY for that, jezebel.. from someone Cha Oct 2020 #31
Your awareness and vision are commendable! Your story is one of coming full circle. I needed to Ninga Oct 2020 #33
Biden's speech today at Gettysburg was *pretty* good. CountMyVote4Reality Oct 2020 #34
I concur proud patriot Oct 2020 #35
I think Nancy Pelosi was the best example stillcool Oct 2020 #36
I am one of those voters... dixiechiken1 Oct 2020 #39
KR NT ProudProgressiveNow Oct 2020 #40
Thank you for this Trumpocalypse Oct 2020 #41
I went Buttigieg-Sanders-Biden. I have no regrets. Laelth Oct 2020 #42
His Gettysburg speech today is amazing. I agree with you, and proud of somaticexperiencing Oct 2020 #43
I have found that a lot of Democratic politicians PatSeg Oct 2020 #56
Given all the devastation Trump has visited on so many government agencies, tanyev Oct 2020 #44
Who knew he'd be Kryptonite to imPOTUS? SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2020 #46
Seriously PatSeg Oct 2020 #54
I agree with you. I was a supporter of Elizabeth Warren, Liberty Belle Oct 2020 #48
Now that we've seen what inexperience looks like Mr.Bill Oct 2020 #49
Well said. honest.abe Oct 2020 #50
During the primaries, I'd have been ecstatic if Warren won...so smart, inventive, caring, just Karadeniz Oct 2020 #53
Biden is fundamentally a good person. Caliman73 Oct 2020 #58
Me too, Jezebel. Just came to the same realization Hortensis Oct 2020 #60
What an excellent "mea culpa," for want of a better description. BobTheSubgenius Oct 2020 #62
I was undecided and then for Kamala so I'm utterly content. nolabear Oct 2020 #63
I don't think you're alone, jezebel peggysue2 Oct 2020 #64
I know a lot of people who moonscape Oct 2020 #65
I loved him from the start flamingdem Oct 2020 #68
Biden's speech today was amazing Gothmog Oct 2020 #69
Feel the same matelize Oct 2020 #70
Agree and his choice of Harris will confirm just how good a decision maker he is. grantcart Oct 2020 #71
Biden is a good person. patphil Oct 2020 #72
Thank you for this beautiful post MustLoveBeagles Oct 2020 #73
Yes, I hope so too!! relayerbob Oct 2020 #74
I've always liked him. Jarqui Oct 2020 #75
Turns out all his past painful tragedies, and ability to keep moving on,makes him the perfect choice crimycarny Oct 2020 #76
Joe Biden is the man for the moment for many reasons Joinfortmill Oct 2020 #78
Biden is a good, decent man. Yes, he has a good platform and a great running mate. PatrickforO Oct 2020 #79
I firmly believe that Pete Buttigieg is the future of our Party FakeNoose Oct 2020 #80
Dear God. Please protect him. Texin Oct 2020 #82
Thank you everyone for your replies, I did not expect so many. I really just jezebel321 Oct 2020 #83
I did not go in with the thought that it was the party deciding the primary winner. LiberalFighter Oct 2020 #84
Count me in. I was pretty much exactly in the same boat. n/t. NNadir Oct 2020 #85
I wanted the ticket we have before Joe announced. GulfCoast66 Oct 2020 #87
From the beginning. . . . . . tenisfin Oct 2020 #88
Totally agree. I look & see the total chaos/Indecency of trump. Then I see Biden & he is calming, Vivienne235729 Oct 2020 #89
Another huge Pete supporter here. You speak for me. Celerity Oct 2020 #91
The Electoral College means that moderate white voters radius777 Oct 2020 #94
He's the real deal. Plus, he has been a public servant for years. He knows. Progressive Jones Oct 2020 #95
You've said it perfectly. n/t Lymond Oct 2020 #96
There are voters across the spectrum similar to you. Pacifist Patriot Oct 2020 #97
All of that and.. greymattermom Oct 2020 #99
I've always been a Biden fan, even when he ran for Prez. I was thrilled when he was chosen for VP! napi21 Oct 2020 #101
i hope my 18 yr old first time grand daughter Bernie lover feels the same way... samnsara Oct 2020 #102
Thanks for posting this! highplainsdem Oct 2020 #103
Me, too! cilla4progress Oct 2020 #104
Yes, I doubted him also but he is doing a good job campaigning. KWR65 Oct 2020 #105
Other than being xxqqqzme Oct 2020 #106
My first choice was Kamala and my second choice was Elizabeth karin_sj Oct 2020 #107
I Was Biden Supporter From Day One WiffenPoof Oct 2020 #110
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