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peggysue2

(11,499 posts)
Fri Apr 19, 2019, 03:15 PM Apr 2019

Joe Biden's Kickoff Next Wednesday in Charlottesville is a Strong, Profound Message

The Charlottesville kickoff will be a meaningful shot across the bow, a strong reminder of who exactly we're dealing with when it comes to the Trumpster and his hateful enablers. No one should forget the neo-Nazi sympathizers with their tiki torches chanting antisemitic slogans or the death of Heather Heyer or the infamous, Trumpian reaction:

"I'm sure there are fine people on both sides."

Really?

In that moment the Trumpster revealed himself as a wanna-be white nationalist and no decent human being should ever forget the disgusting display of ignorance and hate manifested during that rally.

I think this choice is brilliant on Biden's part. Start knocking teeth on Day 1.

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Joe Biden's Kickoff Next Wednesday in Charlottesville is a Strong, Profound Message (Original Post) peggysue2 Apr 2019 OP
Love that he'll be in. LakeArenal Apr 2019 #1
Love it, too peggysue2 Apr 2019 #2
This Wed? Can't wait! Sugarcoated Apr 2019 #3
Standing up to The Bully Sugarcoated Apr 2019 #4
LOL!! peggysue2 Apr 2019 #6
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2019 #5
Looks like he's changed that plan. cwydro Apr 2019 #7
Yup, the information was inaccurate, now categorized as a . . . peggysue2 Apr 2019 #8
I had heard the same you did. cwydro Apr 2019 #9
Where is his email list to sign up...do you know? nt UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #10
Haven't seen it yet, unite peggysue2 Apr 2019 #11

peggysue2

(11,499 posts)
2. Love it, too
Fri Apr 19, 2019, 06:24 PM
Apr 2019

I expect the whole dynamic will change after the announcement. And you're right, Biden is absolutely the most qualified, ready to go on Day 1!

Response to peggysue2 (Original post)

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
7. Looks like he's changed that plan.
Tue Apr 23, 2019, 01:12 PM
Apr 2019

I read elsewhere that he’s announcing online on Thursday. Charlottesville is a no-go.

peggysue2

(11,499 posts)
8. Yup, the information was inaccurate, now categorized as a . . .
Tue Apr 23, 2019, 01:41 PM
Apr 2019

rumor. I should have double checked the original source. MSNBC is now reporting a video announcement on Thursday followed by a rally/speech in Pittsburgh sometime Monday.

The good news is we have a go.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
9. I had heard the same you did.
Tue Apr 23, 2019, 01:56 PM
Apr 2019

So it came as a surprise to me too.

But yes, glad he’s going for it!

peggysue2

(11,499 posts)
11. Haven't seen it yet, unite
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 11:17 AM
Apr 2019

Biden has a facebook presence but the page isn't very active. American Possibilities appears to have been used for 2018 election donations & signups (although there is a line to 'join Joe's team') and the Biden Foundation is reportedly being closed.

I'm assuming they'll announce the 2020 online presence after the official announcement.

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