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Lonestarblue

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28. Biden was not my first choice either, but he has been exactly the right choice.

Fri Feb 5, 2021, 03:45 PM

Feb 2021

Biden has had years in government, including 8 years as Obama’s right-hand man. I’m sure during those years he determined things he would do if and when he got the chance. Now he’s finally in charge, and he is moving fast. Not only does he have a boatload of Trump trash to remove, but he has a pandemic on his hands and perhaps only two years to accomplish his big goals. Biden is well aware that Republicans may retake the House majority in 2022 after Republican states gerrymander their districts to ensure more Republican wins.

I think he also learned from the Obama experience with the ACA that you can bend over backwards for Republicans for the sake of cooperation and all they will do is knife you in the back. So now he’s fine with passing the Covid relief by Democrats only.

It also helps that Biden knows a lot of very smart, experienced government operatives who also know how to get things done. I’m impressed with General Austin already.

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As a Biden doubter [View all] Sympthsical Feb 2021 OP

And thank you for saying it so very well, my dear Sympthsical! CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2021 #1

Biden comes off as homey and warm Sympthsical Feb 2021 #3

Exactly right! Well said. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2021 #6

Biden appeals DownriverDem Feb 2021 #65

Homey, warm, well mannered malaise Feb 2021 #72

I knew fro his empathy that he would be reachable - soldierant Feb 2021 #81

And genuine. And honesty and credibility. He's the real deal. calimary Feb 2021 #114

I was the outlier in a family of Biden doubters. Siwsan Feb 2021 #2

He was very far down on my primary list Sympthsical Feb 2021 #5

Your post here is why you are a democrat. Butterflylady Feb 2021 #14

I'm another Biden doubter Boomer Feb 2021 #78

Well said! - He is the perfect person for the here and now. c-rational Feb 2021 #84

So far so good. ananda Feb 2021 #4

We have him for at least four whole years? Sympthsical Feb 2021 #8

Gotta sweep the trash off the Reep floor.. ananda Feb 2021 #42

Same boat as you, Sym BarackTheVote Feb 2021 #7

Exactly that Sympthsical Feb 2021 #10

That "Sleepy Joe" insult didn't exactly work out for the GQP, did it? The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2021 #9

Yup, He's Not Wasting A Precious Second, A Scalpel in One Hand Skraxx Feb 2021 #11

My sentiments exactly. I think Joe learned from the mistakes of the Obama administration. lagomorph777 Feb 2021 #12

He lead with the olive branch WA-03 Democrat Feb 2021 #61

This message was self-deleted by its author WA-03 Democrat Feb 2021 #62

Yes Timewas Feb 2021 #13

Great big +1! 50 Shades Of Blue Feb 2021 #15

It's amazing what an admin can do if it has the Senate and House, even with just a... brush Feb 2021 #16

He's not off to a running start Bradshaw3 Feb 2021 #17

I thought he was the right person for the right time, and believed he was the only one who could still_one Feb 2021 #18

+1. Lol. Bout time we got credit for our early on support!!! Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #90

+++ still_one Feb 2021 #100

Yes!!!! Biden firsters found each other early. LakeArenal Feb 2021 #110

Same Sugarcoated Feb 2021 #97

+1 Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #120

Thanks wryter2000 Feb 2021 #19

Biden ran as a cautious moderate, but he's governing more like the second coming of FDR. sop Feb 2021 #20

Yes! Sympthsical Feb 2021 #22

He's been waiting all his adult life for this moment sarge43 Feb 2021 #26

Couldn't agree more. Was just mentioning to the hubby how "odd" it feels like to not have to hear onetexan Feb 2021 #68

Which is why I am also feeling better about him OldBaldy1701E Feb 2021 #69

And Nancy! What a team! housecat Feb 2021 #21

Ugh Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #92

In this type of situation I have no problem being wrong. As long as I put the right Guy Whitey Corngood Feb 2021 #23

Interesting how the Sleepy Joe and dementia talk have died down. SunSeeker Feb 2021 #24

I'm very favorably impressed, too Leith Feb 2021 #25

When nothing's been done for four years, there's a lot of low hanging fruit sitting around. meadowlander Feb 2021 #27

Biden was not my first choice either, but he has been exactly the right choice. Lonestarblue Feb 2021 #28

I was a Biden doubter too, but he is not acting like a moderate, his actions are progressive. mysteryowl Feb 2021 #29

One big advantage Biden has... Kablooie Feb 2021 #30

Remember the wipe-lash in the primaries mysteryowl Feb 2021 #33

Agree totally, to the point where I want to say Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #31

I am remembering a scene in the West Wing where Bartlett mysteryowl Feb 2021 #36

Pretty sure it'll be a brand new plane. summer_in_TX Feb 2021 #99

Joe rocks it. Joinfortmill Feb 2021 #32

Emailed someone last night that Jarqui Feb 2021 #34

I've been impressed, too mvd Feb 2021 #35

I believe he intentionally left incom op n the need so he would hav something to give. Dream Girl Feb 2021 #39

I, too, am impressed. SergeStorms Feb 2021 #37

Ditto... and now it would be difficult to think of a better team than Biden and his administration. List left Feb 2021 #38

So far he's done something progressive about lunatica Feb 2021 #40

What I am enjoying PaddyIrishman Feb 2021 #41

We have more unity in the party than I have seen in a long time. Politicub Feb 2021 #46

Waving "hello" over there. I like both of your "Long may it last". 👍 electric_blue68 Feb 2021 #94

Talk about a rose in a fisted glove. nolabear Feb 2021 #43

Nice Stephen Stills reference. 😉 crickets Feb 2021 #57

Hey, if you can't be with the one you love... nolabear Feb 2021 #64

Love the one you're with! 💖 crickets Feb 2021 #67

Me Too! NT tiredtoo Feb 2021 #44

Trump and Stephen Miller: "We're going to set traps, many beautiful traps, Politicub Feb 2021 #45

Wow... Didn't know they said that!!! Was just talking to a friend Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #91

After eight years of looking over Obama's shoulder rocktivity Feb 2021 #47

I was an early supporter of Kamala Harris, and a bit concerned about Joe Biden's age. But after he japple Feb 2021 #48

Agree...100% ZenDem Feb 2021 #49

Joe wasn't my first choice in the primaries. patphil Feb 2021 #50

Biden Blitz TomDaisy Feb 2021 #51

Experience and hard work matters! mtngirl47 Feb 2021 #52

To put it bluntly: were it not Biden we would have lost question everything Feb 2021 #53

This happy feet Feb 2021 #74

Never thought about that before because I always had faith in Biden LakeArenal Feb 2021 #111

Agreed! Some may remember my "elder statesman" post here. CaptainTruth Feb 2021 #54

my reservations were more about his agility to deal with counter measures. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2021 #55

Right out of the gate: Biden's Keystone executive action shocked me. IndyOp Feb 2021 #56

+1 DeminPennswoods Feb 2021 #58

He has thrilled me beyond all expectations. gldstwmn Feb 2021 #59

Lovely post, Sympthsical. crickets Feb 2021 #60

Well said rebe303 Feb 2021 #63

Indeed he has the right stuff for this job. honest.abe Feb 2021 #66

Nicely said mcar Feb 2021 #70

Rule Number One: Ignore Republican Pleas for Bipartisanship. panfluteman Feb 2021 #71

Some people MAJones Feb 2021 #73

Welcome to DU, MAJones! calimary Feb 2021 #76

I agree with this so hard Withywindle Feb 2021 #75

Biden and his team are doing a superb job. dalton99a Feb 2021 #77

The GOP is stunned. That's why they have nothing else to say but, "We want to leave the country!" C Moon Feb 2021 #79

I feel same way marlakay Feb 2021 #80

You are not alone, I am pleasantly surprised and I am 100% with him now Escurumbele Feb 2021 #82

Trump and McConnell have completely changed BootinUp Feb 2021 #83

Great post! I'm thrilled with him and the VP. They R B Garr Feb 2021 #85

Joe has me worried with not keeping his promise with the next stimulus check. aikoaiko Feb 2021 #86

Minimum wage :( Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #93

I agree. Buckeye_Democrat Feb 2021 #87

Me and others like Lake Arenal were for him from the git go Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #88

You have summed it up beautifully! BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #89

ME TOO! joanbarnes Feb 2021 #95

For the first time in 10 years, my friend, a Bernie or bust, Jill Stein voter... Lucky Luciano Feb 2021 #96

Tandoori Crow isn't too bad...😉 Warren ended up... electric_blue68 Feb 2021 #98

I am right there with you. I was so worried that nothing was going to change. vsrazdem Feb 2021 #101

I met Joe twice at fundraisers Gothmog Feb 2021 #102

Even as I voted for him, I had doubts LittleGirl Feb 2021 #103

I'm not sneaking a sip of Both Cider but he DID get a bit of a raw deal from progressives... Montauk6 Feb 2021 #104

This speaks for me as well. One difference is that I realized after he was our nominee was Dustlawyer Feb 2021 #105

If "Sleepy Joe" can get this much done during a nap, Ilsa Feb 2021 #106

I always thought he would step up to the job randr Feb 2021 #107

I have to admit, I thought he'd be Bettie Feb 2021 #108

Joes one of the good guys. Ive been a fan of his for a long time and never doubed he could... samnsara Feb 2021 #109

I've always liked Joe Bidfen, though he wasn't one of my top 3 choices. Tom Rinaldo Feb 2021 #112

Bernie Johnny2X2X Feb 2021 #113

I supported Biden mainly because I thought he was the most electable. Mickju Feb 2021 #115

I think that declaring himself to be a one term president Oldem Feb 2021 #116

Pretty sure his 8 yrs with Obama, fighting a losing battle every step against the repugs gave him lettucebe Feb 2021 #117

I fully supported Biden after the primaries. That being said,........... mjvpi Feb 2021 #118

This is Biden's final trumpet song... magicarpet Feb 2021 #119