Reply #8: EXCELLENT point about the hyperpartisanship - it has really damaged our

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country. Biden has well-established relationships with many of the Republicans in office, and I think they have deep respect for one another (which is fitting, IMO).

About his speaking style as opposed to grandstanding and emotionally charged bombast: A friend was at the JJ Dinner and talked about how when Joe was just strolling around the stage, one hand in his pocket, TALKING to the people - there wasn't a sound in the arena. People were LISTENING to what he had to say, as opposed to waiting for the obvious moment to holler and applaud when the other candidates were doing their 'acts'.

I just can't praise the man enough - he's truly exceptional.