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cilla4progress

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18. I will admit, I initially preferred someone younger (Kamala) -

Wed Feb 10, 2021, 01:25 PM

Feb 2021

and was concerned about the impact of Biden's age on the vote.

Interestingly, the "kids" didn't have an age issue with Bernie? I get it - his progressive politics.

Well, it turns out Biden is quite the progressive as well! And his pick of Kamala for VP - inspired.

What I see, when I look at Joe, is a wise elder. Settled. Self-accepting. Magnanimous. Comfortable in his own skin, as they say. Ego leavened by time and experience. Sure of what really matters in life.

Fair to say - I'm in love!

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Biden support among 18-29 year olds... [View all] cilla4progress Feb 2021 OP

Kids are smart these days! bif Feb 2021 #1

Yes they are! Sad to say I thought they were in my day as well, but then look what happened KPN Feb 2021 #22

Are they smart enough to vote Dem in 2022 and 2024? AllTooEasy Feb 2021 #25

Yes! KPN Feb 2021 #32

I hope that you are right AllTooEasy Feb 2021 #57

Me too! ... And back at ya. KPN Feb 2021 #59

Most seniors vote Republican Mariana Feb 2021 #56

Yay!!! Karadeniz Feb 2021 #2

I sure hope they keep voting going forward... Wounded Bear Feb 2021 #3

Yay! North Shore Chicago Feb 2021 #4

I like this one! Young Americans care about the future! Baked Potato Feb 2021 #5

And the children shall lead (nt) mr_lebowski Feb 2021 #7

I see what you did! Baked Potato Feb 2021 #13

In retrospect, it's probably not the best reference ... mr_lebowski Feb 2021 #16

Lol! I get that! KPN Feb 2021 #33

I'd been thinking of 'Miri' when I said it ... mr_lebowski Feb 2021 #37

If they want ANY kind of gun control they have to be supportive of the Democratic Party MagickMuffin Feb 2021 #6

Imagine how high that'll go if we're able to pass student debt relief. bearsfootball516 Feb 2021 #8

They thought Biden was an old-time moderate-- out of touch with young Americans... idziak4ever1234 Feb 2021 #9

Wow,that is amazing. Wellstone ruled Feb 2021 #10

One of my kids voted for the first time this election gollygee Feb 2021 #11

Mine are anti repub but as long as they vote Democratic I am ok with that questionseverything Feb 2021 #51

My kid did too Blue_playwright Feb 2021 #55

Yasssss! soothsayer Feb 2021 #12

It will be even higher if he does something about student loans. Nt helpisontheway Feb 2021 #14

that subject is going to be a shitshow of a fight (George 'fuckstick' Will's already dropping bombs) Celerity Feb 2021 #53

Great news! NCDem47 Feb 2021 #15

From what I remember Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #17

Or just get bitter about keeping their lips just above water while Wall Street and politicians KPN Feb 2021 #34

I will admit, I initially preferred someone younger (Kamala) - cilla4progress Feb 2021 #18

Aside from the in love part, ditto and I agree 110%. nt KPN Feb 2021 #35

Irony sure can be ironic. dchill Feb 2021 #19

That's kind of ironic! KPN Feb 2021 #36

I hope he's smart enough to know why and to remember lunatica Feb 2021 #20

But will they vote in 2022? Indyfan53 Feb 2021 #21

Malarkey! Kitchari Feb 2021 #23

We need a Stacey Abrams in every county. BlueLucy Feb 2021 #26

+++ KPN Feb 2021 #30

I don't know. I think they have learned that elections have consequences. They've been the KPN Feb 2021 #28

They don't want anyone DoBotherMe Feb 2021 #29

Inspire and encourage them to vote IronLionZion Feb 2021 #42

Yay! Young people are the foundation of my optimism for our future. KPN Feb 2021 #24

I agree - the young people give me hope Kitchari Feb 2021 #45

Both my daughters have surprised me with their enthusiasm for Biden Maru Kitteh Feb 2021 #27

The Other 30% Have Stockholm Syndrome And Are Held Captive By Fundie Jerk Wads DanieRains Feb 2021 #31

Nice! iluvtennis Feb 2021 #38

And it will stay that way as long as Biden is able to deliver on his promises w/o obstruction Fiendish Thingy Feb 2021 #39

Seditionists consolidated a renewed understanding of how our votes as citizens equal our voice peggysue2 Feb 2021 #40

Kids these days IronLionZion Feb 2021 #41

I would love to see some student debt relief Olafjoy Feb 2021 #43

That's the future! calimary Feb 2021 #44

Well I'm pleasently shocked. marble falls Feb 2021 #46

the future is blue, ppl. mopinko Feb 2021 #47

Fantastic! That gives me hope for our country's future. BigmanPigman Feb 2021 #48

That is one impressive statistic! BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #49

I have faith in the younger generation. blueinredohio Feb 2021 #50

Rt TY & Bookmarked!! Cha Feb 2021 #52

I don't doubt this one bit. All my daughter's friends hate trump. Vivienne235729 Feb 2021 #54

That's excellent news! Nitram Feb 2021 #58

K & R & Retweeted! SunSeeker Feb 2021 #60

You Go Joe! augyboston Feb 2021 #61

That is so impressive PatSeg Feb 2021 #62

K&R NoRoadUntravelled Feb 2021 #63