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In reply to the discussion: I was wrong about Vice President Biden. [View all]peggysue2
(10,819 posts)I've read quite a few people across the board on varying and different sites express pretty much the same thing. That's all for the good because it means Joe Biden has effectively shown the electorate what kind of man he is, what sort of leader he is and will become and what a stark contrast that is to Donald Trump's chaos machine. I think most Americans are exhausted by Trump's nonsense, genuinely worried about his state of mind and inability to take on even the simple tasks of governing.
Joe Biden is an old hand at this. He doesn't attempt to hide his age or make excuses for it. But with that age, he brings the experience of governing we'll need to pick up the pieces and build the joint back better. With Kamala Harris at his side, he's tipping his hat to a new generation of leaders, to women and people of color. I expect we'll see this underscored when he names his cabinet candidates. Mayor Pete is already on the transition team and I fully expect all our candidates to have meaty roles in the way forward.
We have a stable of really excellent people. Again, I fully expect Joe Biden to tap all the talent and give credit where credit is due. Because he doesn't have an ego to protect.
It's going to be a huge job to repair, restore and rebuild this country while pushing energetically toward the future. Biden has said he sees himself as a transition candidate. On the other hand, I wouldn't be surprised if Biden is far bolder than people expect him to be in resolving problems, refashioning a more just society and demanding a leadership role in healthcare, immigration, climate change, gun regulation, etc. We know he's a decent man. People are beginning to understand he's precisely the leader we need.
This is Joe Biden's moment. I just know in my gut he's going to work his heart out. For everyone.