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VWolf

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26. Good point about it being Bush's last term

Reply to Montauk6 (Reply #25)

Thu Jan 21, 2021, 09:45 AM

Jan 2021

And I think there was less of a panic over Obama losing to McCain/Palin. Last year, there were serious concerns over T****'s shenanigans (and those of his minions).

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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