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griffi94

(3,830 posts) Wed Jan 20, 2021, 08:13 PM Jan 2021

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I was wrong. I apologize and stand corrected. [View all]

When the primaries started, my first choice was Elizabeth Warren. I viewed Joe Biden as a status quo, placeholder candidate, a candidate who wouldn't upset middle of the road voters. I was wrong. President Biden's cabinet choices, his EOs, and his statements
fully demonstrate that he's not merely keeping the Oval Office chair warm.
The diversity in his cabinet choices, as well as his support for environmental issues and economic issues (raising the minimum wage), show that he is truly trying to unify our country.

I even appreciate his call for conservatives and Republicans to join us. I don't think that call will yield results. However, I am very happy that President Biden is unifying Americans that are willing to be unified and that realize that we are a very diverse country, made up of all colors, genders, and sexual orientations.

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I was wrong. I apologize and stand corrected. [View all] griffi94 Jan 2021 OP

My first choice was Harris, then Warren. servermsh Jan 2021 #1

Exactly. griffi94 Jan 2021 #5

No worries. You may still get that choice again in 4 or 8 years... AZ8theist Jan 2021 #63

Me too! Happy Hoosier Jan 2021 #71

Me too. kag Jan 2021 #83

I was also for Warren. allnews Jan 2021 #2

I always liked Joe. griffi94 Jan 2021 #8

3rd time is a charm. bdamomma Jan 2021 #16

No need to apologize, there were many who questioned who would do best... Enterstageleft Jan 2021 #3

We had a primary where we argued for what seemed like forever...and then once a decision was Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #21

Yeah! Enterstageleft Jan 2021 #22

I am so excited and happy tonight...feel like I can breathe for the first time in four years. Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #72

JOe was always my first choice demtenjeep Jan 2021 #4

Thank you. I agree emphatically. He is the right man of the hour. n/t. NNadir Jan 2021 #6

i voted warren. joe was not in my top tier. i think he will be a good president. bullimiami Jan 2021 #7

Exactly the same for me hurl Jan 2021 #27

I voted for Warren in the primary GreenEyedLefty Jan 2021 #82

Warren is a great influence. Two of her guys were tapped for top positions blm Jan 2021 #9

I Promised to Keep an Open Mind with the Conviction that Joe Had Best Chance to Win... Stallion Jan 2021 #11

it's very kind & generous of you & Cha Jan 2021 #10

I can vouch for that Cha! MontanaMama Jan 2021 #38

Lol.. I figured someone could Cha Jan 2021 #48

seems like there's more to Joe than stillcool Jan 2021 #12

I think that's right griffi94 Jan 2021 #17

I often told folks that Biden was no centrist...he did what he had to do to survive in the 90's Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #20

I kept telling folks he was far more liberal than it appeared on the surface yellowdogintexas Jan 2021 #77

You are exactly right Many Democrats ignore local election, state elections and even midterms... Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #78

Let me stand there with you! AwakeAtLast Jan 2021 #13

Apology gladly accepted! PatSeg Jan 2021 #14

I think he is perfect for this time. griffi94 Jan 2021 #23

And he's dispelling all the crude PatSeg Jan 2021 #39

I think he seems more thoughtful now. griffi94 Jan 2021 #42

Yes, "measured and deliberate" PatSeg Jan 2021 #47

I was for Beto and Joe MustLoveBeagles Jan 2021 #65

I knew there had to be a woman on the ticket PatSeg Jan 2021 #70

Joe is a consummate politician. Laelth Jan 2021 #15

I was always for Biden...I have liked him for years. Met him numerous times during both Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #18

If people weren't around for the old Biden, it's easy to think that. I always knew he'd become ancianita Jan 2021 #19

I supported Harris but Biden was the best choice for this election. Kaleva Jan 2021 #24

I backed Elizabeth Warren and I won't apologize lame54 Jan 2021 #25

I think you misunderstood my meaning. griffi94 Jan 2021 #29

That's OK. We all had strong opinions about our choices. DinahMoeHum Jan 2021 #26

You are right, not all republicans will join us. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #28

I'm thrilled that he's managed to unite the Democrats. griffi94 Jan 2021 #33

Love Joe Joinfortmill Jan 2021 #30

Appreciate your post,and I also feel Joe is The Best Person for This Job at This Time. c-rational Jan 2021 #31

I knew only Biden could beat tRump** MRDAWG Jan 2021 #32

My First Choice was now VP Harris OldManTarHeel Jan 2021 #34

She was my second choice. griffi94 Jan 2021 #36

I called for a Biden/Harris ticket in July, 2018. BigmanPigman Jan 2021 #35

I wanted a Biden/Harris ticket not long PatSeg Jan 2021 #43

Great minds..... BigmanPigman Jan 2021 #49

I was thinking the same thing PatSeg Jan 2021 #55

First choice was Harris & second choice ended up being Biden karin_sj Jan 2021 #37

Hi Karin griffi94 Jan 2021 #40

Before the election Biden Aides said he was talking about just being a one term president, He yaesu Jan 2021 #41

Even if he only serves one term. griffi94 Jan 2021 #44

It's a testament to your good character to post this. Maru Kitteh Jan 2021 #45

Thank you griffi94 Jan 2021 #50

In the beginning of the primaries, wnylib Jan 2021 #46

as it was so, so close with only 43,000 votes in 3 states, (WI, GA, AZ, meaning only 22,000 Biden Celerity Jan 2021 #51

I don't think you were wrong...or, if you were, not by much. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #52

Hi Bob griffi94 Jan 2021 #54

I was too critical of Biden too Diraven Jan 2021 #53

A co-worker and I TheDemsshouldhireme Jan 2021 #56

I caucused for Senator Warren, but after hearing Joe's post SC primary speech, I was fully onboard. malchickiwick Jan 2021 #57

Biden wasn't my first personal choice but somehow I knew he was the right man for these times. Marie Marie Jan 2021 #58

Wonderful. Thank you! betsuni Jan 2021 #59

Thank you griffi94 Jan 2021 #62

Never had anything against Joe Biden but.... jackcrow2001 Jan 2021 #60

She will be next. wnylib Jan 2021 #80

100% agree proud patriot Jan 2021 #61

I don't think you need to apologize MissMillie Jan 2021 #64

I was for Bernie, in hindsight, while I'm sure he would have jg10003 Jan 2021 #66

Biden supporter reader1 Jan 2021 #67

Joe's experience really came thru. griffi94 Jan 2021 #69

No need for apologies peggysue2 Jan 2021 #68

I'm impressed with his open mind to recognize the value of all lostnfound Jan 2021 #73

You weren't wrong kcr Jan 2021 #74

I was for Joe Biden from day 1, and I am proud of it DonaldsRump Jan 2021 #75

I agree with everything you just wrote Ruby Zee Jan 2021 #76

Me, too Blecht Jan 2021 #79

Republicans will get on board as soon as corporate coffers are flooded with spending from $15 wages bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #81

I'm a Bernie fan... mac2766 Jan 2021 #84

My first choice was... Mike Nelson Jan 2021 #85

We did have good candidates. griffi94 Jan 2021 #86

Don't be apologetic - you don't need to be ... jimlup Jan 2021 #87