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In reply to the discussion: Could Trump's current level of support reflect the lack of real pushback from Democrats? [View all]Cha
(321,650 posts)48. Exactly, LB.. PE Biden & VPE Harris Understand THAT!
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DECEMBER 20, 2020
PRESS RELEASES
Statement from President-elect Joe Biden on Bipartisan Agreement on COVID-19 Relief
I applaud the bipartisan Congressional economic relief package that will deliver critical resources to fight COVID-19, including funding for vaccine distribution, and much needed temporary relief for workers, families, and small businesses. In November, the American people spoke clearly that now is a time for action and compromise. I am heartened to see members of Congress heed that message, reach across the aisle, and work together. This is a model for the challenging work ahead for our nation.
This bill provides critical temporary support for millions of Americans who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own, support to help keep families in their homes, and food on their table; and direct payments to help Americans make it through a dark winter. It gives a lifeline to small businesses struggling to stay afloat, having previously found themselves at the back of the line for relief. And, it provides an important down payment on the investment we need in vaccine procurement and distribution, helping deliver these incredible vaccines around the country and offer the American people protection and peace of mind that there will be light at the end of the tunnel.
But this action in the lame duck session is just the beginning. Our work is far from over.
On day one, my administration will be ready to undertake additional steps to get the virus under control and build our economy back better than it was before this crisis. In our first 100 days, well be asking all Americans to mask up for 100 days; well have a plan to administer 100 million vaccine shots in 100 days and to get most schools open in the first 100 days. These are bold, but doable steps to contain the virus and get back to our lives. But we will need to act quickly. We need to scale up vaccine production and distribution and acquire tens of millions more doses. We need to undertake an ambitious plan to educate the American people in the efficacy and safety of these vaccines so that we can all reap the benefits of their protection. We need to do more to protect the most vulnerable among us who even now, in the midst of this holiday season, are desperate for real cause for hope.
As we do, we need to move immediately to create jobs and build back better than before. We cannot do this alone. Immediately, starting in the new year, Congress will need to get to work on support for our COVID-19 plan, for support to struggling families, and investments in jobs and economic recovery. There will be no time to waste.
But I am optimistic that we can meet this moment, together. My message to everyone out there struggling right now, help is on the way.
PRESS RELEASES
Statement from President-elect Joe Biden on Bipartisan Agreement on COVID-19 Relief
I applaud the bipartisan Congressional economic relief package that will deliver critical resources to fight COVID-19, including funding for vaccine distribution, and much needed temporary relief for workers, families, and small businesses. In November, the American people spoke clearly that now is a time for action and compromise. I am heartened to see members of Congress heed that message, reach across the aisle, and work together. This is a model for the challenging work ahead for our nation.
This bill provides critical temporary support for millions of Americans who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own, support to help keep families in their homes, and food on their table; and direct payments to help Americans make it through a dark winter. It gives a lifeline to small businesses struggling to stay afloat, having previously found themselves at the back of the line for relief. And, it provides an important down payment on the investment we need in vaccine procurement and distribution, helping deliver these incredible vaccines around the country and offer the American people protection and peace of mind that there will be light at the end of the tunnel.
But this action in the lame duck session is just the beginning. Our work is far from over.
On day one, my administration will be ready to undertake additional steps to get the virus under control and build our economy back better than it was before this crisis. In our first 100 days, well be asking all Americans to mask up for 100 days; well have a plan to administer 100 million vaccine shots in 100 days and to get most schools open in the first 100 days. These are bold, but doable steps to contain the virus and get back to our lives. But we will need to act quickly. We need to scale up vaccine production and distribution and acquire tens of millions more doses. We need to undertake an ambitious plan to educate the American people in the efficacy and safety of these vaccines so that we can all reap the benefits of their protection. We need to do more to protect the most vulnerable among us who even now, in the midst of this holiday season, are desperate for real cause for hope.
As we do, we need to move immediately to create jobs and build back better than before. We cannot do this alone. Immediately, starting in the new year, Congress will need to get to work on support for our COVID-19 plan, for support to struggling families, and investments in jobs and economic recovery. There will be no time to waste.
But I am optimistic that we can meet this moment, together. My message to everyone out there struggling right now, help is on the way.
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Could Trump's current level of support reflect the lack of real pushback from Democrats? [View all]
Buckeyeblue
Dec 2020
OP
Blaming Democrats for what is not within our (constitutional or practical) power? Really?
hlthe2b
Dec 2020
#1
Always the cop-out of blaming Democrats. We did impeach his ass and held firm throughout.
hlthe2b
Dec 2020
#27
It's Republicans who don't hold him accountable including a majority of white voters
JI7
Dec 2020
#8
I agree about toughness, and doing it thru the courts. So much should have been challenged.
mpcamb
Dec 2020
#22
+1, legitimacy of the courts stops the stupids arguments dead in their tracks
uponit7771
Dec 2020
#34
his support may seem a mile wide, but it's an inch deep. 1-21-21 return to being a political nobody
KG
Dec 2020
#6
No, that makes no sense. Most of Trump's support is from White People who are racists .
JI7
Dec 2020
#7
WE DID pass impeachment and question his legitimacy . You excuse White Racists who support him
JI7
Dec 2020
#9
I disagree, the 20% figure is off biggly as the GOP rabid base is now the majority of the GOP voting
beachbumbob
Dec 2020
#13
Democrats work rationally, within the system of laws, the Republicans aren't hampered in that way.
Chainfire
Dec 2020
#14
No one wants to talk about conservative news media propaganda and how it controls the white rural
UCmeNdc
Dec 2020
#20
You are awfully cavalier with people's lives who in a couple days will no longer be treading, but
LizBeth
Dec 2020
#37
Millions, over 12 Million people will be able to tread a while longer so pretty damn uninformed or
LizBeth
Dec 2020
#39
I get that. And if I was in Congress I would have to ultimately support it for that reason but...
Buckeyeblue
Dec 2020
#41
"I don't think the bill as it is being touted will help much." Didn't sound like you got it.
LizBeth
Dec 2020
#42