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20. I would say Obama

Reply to VWolf (Original post)

Thu Jan 21, 2021, 01:21 AM

Jan 2021

Obama basically came out of nowhere to break a glass ceiling by becoming the first African American elected President, and he did it against John McCain, a well respected politician. Bush had a fair share of mistakes he made as President, but he wasn't fucking crazy like Trump was. When Bush had a pretty good idea what we were in for with his "That was some weird shit" comment. Biden basically just had to convince the country he wasn't crazy.

That said, Biden is off to a good start with how he is elevating people of color and women to important leadership positions.

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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