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TheDemsshouldhireme

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56. A co-worker and I

Wed Jan 20, 2021, 10:15 PM

Jan 2021

were discussing who we wanted before the primaries. We both said Biden with Harris. The goal was getting Trump out. And we were right.

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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