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PatSeg

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39. That dig about the school bus issue

Reply to DaBronx (Reply #14)

Mon Jul 22, 2024, 06:49 PM

Jul 2024

really hurt Joe, as Kamala was friends with Beau and was considered a friend of the family. So he did actually take it personally, but he was able to put it behind him and mend bridges.

What better way to show forgiveness than asking Kamala to be his VP pick.

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