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4. I like this one because we are coming out of an even

Reply to VWolf (Original post)

Wed Jan 20, 2021, 11:31 PM

Jan 2021

darker time than we were in 2008.

2008 will always be special because we had the first AA President.

But 2020 saw our party with the first woman and first AA and Indian woman as VP too.

Upon second thought, can we call it a tie?🤷🏽

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Biden's or Obama's first? [View all] VWolf Jan 2021 OP

My feelings too. Bluethroughu Jan 2021 #1

I think they can share #1, & I'll bet they would be happy to share. Enterstageleft Jan 2021 #2

Good point n/t VWolf Jan 2021 #6

Both were landmark elections, in terms of firsts, but honestly, the stakes were so high, so hlthe2b Jan 2021 #3

Well I certainly feel less naive this time around VWolf Jan 2021 #5

I like this one because we are coming out of an even aaaaaa5a Jan 2021 #4

Fair enough :) VWolf Jan 2021 #9

They both replaced awful Presidents and gave America hope again. Marie Marie Jan 2021 #7

I was so much more worried this time. TigressDem Jan 2021 #8

That could happen if T**** creates a new political party n/t VWolf Jan 2021 #10

You mean if he divides them we win? TigressDem Jan 2021 #12

Exactly n/t VWolf Jan 2021 #15

I'll tell you one thing StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #11

Agreed. Hard to believe what a different world it's become in such a short time n/t VWolf Jan 2021 #18

Both are history liberal N proud Jan 2021 #13

Joyful and ecstatic for Obama. With Biden, so happy, basic RELIEF, pride. Irish_Dem Jan 2021 #14

Obama's was hope/pride (accentuate the positive), while Biden's is relief (eliminate the negative) fishwax Jan 2021 #16

I love your analogies VWolf Jan 2021 #19

Very well put! Maeve Jan 2021 #24

For me, it's Obama Renew Deal Jan 2021 #17

I would say Obama Massacure Jan 2021 #20

Biden's. Bc as extraordinary as Obama's win, I never once worried about the Vivienne235729 Jan 2021 #21

VWolf, your last sentence says it all for me. Billytee Jan 2021 #22

Both were transcendent... ananda Jan 2021 #23

I think there's more of a satisfaction with Biden-Harris Montauk6 Jan 2021 #25

Good point about it being Bush's last term VWolf Jan 2021 #26

Rough call, but I'd have to go with this one. NNadir Jan 2021 #27

Obama's first for me but they both made me cry a river. Solomon Jan 2021 #28

Obama's second was just plain fun n/t VWolf Jan 2021 #29