President Biden absolutely knocked it out of the park last night. Dark Brandon is kicking ass. Joe needs to have a monthly SOTU, if for no other reason, than the opportunity for America to see marge three toes do her clown act. That smarmy little weasel, Alfred e Neuman lookalike house speaker was like a bobble head doll unable to decide whether to bobble side to side or up and down. He looked as uncomfortable as hell. I loved it. God the republicans looked depressed, didn’t they? If ignorance is bliss, why do they look like death warmed over? You would think the Q-ball Republicans hate America and all Americans. They are pitiful. Joe Biden is OUR American Hero. FOUR MORE YEARS. FOUR MORE YEARS. FOUR MORE YEARS.
Here's a thought for strategy going forward.... the R's need to be asked, over and over, what is THEIR plan to help Americans? What is THEIR plan for high prices at the grocery store? Unaffordable housing? Working people struggling with a low minimum wage? If most Americans are worried about the economy, maybe they have yet to understand that all Trump seems to care about is revenge on his enemies, pulling out of NATO, and building detention camps for migrants.
thank you dan and president biden! My heart was accelerating before the speech because i had caught the "bad" biden virus rapidly being spread by our weird press and weirder maga folk! (Shame on you mtg w your hat!!) but how thrilling to be reminded of age as an advantage and decency and intelligence as advantages!!!
Ans yes, jeremy, gaza bunt and yet ive been waiting 50 years for a president to talk two state solution so there is that! Rashida seemed pleased relatively!
And, to make it clear how Republicans view women, they had a Stepford wife, sitting in a kitchen, wearing a large cross, do the Republican rebuttal by repeating her programming. I wonder if she was barefoot? I have no problem with anyone wearing religious objects of any kind. I do have a problem when then do this as representatives of a non-religious group. She was representing Republicans but clearly sent the message that she represents her type of Republican Christians. Don't forget the Republican "talking point" about her, listed first - America's mom - because women are only useful when they have children.
Look at the exuberance in all the comments here. Domestic and foreign media ate it up like the finest of cuisine. Even the German reporters were smiling and that says something.
He had the stage, he worked it like a champ. This was Best Biden.
He offered a vision with actual concrete steps. It was a Democratic Buffet of the highest order, addressing the three pillars of a functional democracy (quoting Thomas Friedman): Education, Immigration and Infrastructure.
He shit all over the Right and when he was interrupted, he pivoted and gave them hell. My heart did swell.
I almost needed a cigarette after the Education and Infrastructure promises, that's how boring my priorities are.
Ok.
But he did not mention money. Not one word. It is an offered Democratic Party buffet with one glaring exception: money out of politics.
Yes, I'm a broken record. I believe in my heart that one single reform will allow responsible, good faith governance to resume.
Last night, Biden hit it out of the park. Best Biden. My heart did swell.
Now, just one thing to finish the job. Do it on his way out the door, give us one final present after all those years in Congress and the Executive - help fix it before you retire.
I'm an Independent, but:
Campaign Finance Reform and we have a deal. Campaign finance reform and you have my full support as everything else will follow good faith government.
Will Biden get re-elected without that promise? Probably, maybe?
But ask yourself, would he get re-elected with that promise AND we actually get a better government? Would America respond to an actual call to reform, see it happen and love Democrats for a generation?
Biden, Schumer, Pelosi, many of the old guard are on their way out. How about cleaning the place up before you leave?
The two things (besides all that you mention) that I noticed: THIS is when Clarence Thomas chooses to recuse himself??? and when President Biden said emphatically "This is the United States of America..." not one Republican even flinched, let alone applauded. The country they supposedly are working for. Partisan politics is killing this country.
Love the post on Instagram today with side by sides of Reagan and trump. I mean, don’t love either of them but love that they’re planning to make republicans look at what was and what is. Now I want one that show Marj in full tantrum that says something about this being democracy in action and then a pic of someone being silenced or dragged away in Russia that notes that this is “making your political opponents pay” or whatever it is trump said.
At times it felt as the tone and tenor of the presidents delivery was similar to a fiery pentecostal sermon, down to the assembly participating. I find it helpful for his case that select members heckled the President and he mixed it up with them. It shows to anyone who doesn't follow politics that the Republicans are more serious about fundraising and conservative media clout than governing. The Gaza portion bothered me though. For a speech filled with big swings, it's discouraging to see a bunt.
I was surprised to see how much time was spent on his domestic policy bucket list of 2021-22, including the remaining unpassed portions of BBB along with the updated voting rights act. (Of course abortion rights was also part of this, but it obviously was not surprising that he talked about that.) There was a huge strain of thought on the contrarian left that these portions were just kayfabe or "kabuki theater" and Biden never actually wanted to sign these into law (because he's secretly a dirty neolib moderate or whatever). Obviously this is silly, and if Biden really didn't want to pass them he wouldn't have tried, rather than spend ~six months publicly failing to get them passed. So it's really great that these are all still around and ready to be part of a post-inflation Biden second term agenda.
And I think it's really important that everyone in the Democratic coalition remember how close these things all came to passing, and how every item on the list could pass *next year* if Biden is reelected along with a Democratic congress! With Sinema and Manchin leaving the senate, any returning Democratic controlled senate will almost certainly have the votes to do away with the filibuster for voting rights and abortion rights! And even if there isn't 50 votes to do away with the filibuster altogether (which there might be!), there would still be 50 votes for a much more expansive reconciliation bill. This is a wonderful, positive message that isn't just being anti-Trump! And it's a great reminder for everyone to organize not just in the presidential battlegrounds, but also in Ohio, Montana, Texas, and Florida where senate control will be decided.
That speech was a barn burner. I was cheering, and I hate political speeches. I don't think I've ever heard anyone chant "4 more years" at a SOTU before. The electric energy that the Dems and Joe brought was wonderful to see, and if folks were tuning in after tuning out for a long while, that will be a net positive. The lack of decorum on the part of the MAGAs was a turn off - though I'm not sure MAGAs would see it that way. I was hoping for a stronger challenge to Netanyahu specifically, and I was happy to see the Squad using the paddle signs. That was a classier way to make a point than yelling. I think the visual of the women wearing white to signal reproductive freedom was effective as well.
Moving forward, a few things I think need to happen include putting Kamala Harris in positions to shine and elevating her image so we can have confidence in her as the Veep and potentially as president should the worst happen. I am hoping for more executive orders banning Israeli settlers from moving in on Palestinian land - I don't know how that works, but Yair Rosenburg wrote about it and that is a powerful signal. I like the idea that they are increasing aid - but next steps are a much harder demand to cease hostilities and work to broker the peace and a 2 state solution - this will require regime change in Israel and Palestine, so that is a tricky one.
There's more, but this isn't my substack. I want to thank you, Dan, for keeping us on an even keel with the polling data. That helps.
he needs to practice projecting his voice all the time like he did at this speech. The whispers and talking under his breath really feed into the too old narrative. The tone makes a massive difference.
I’m finally feeling hopeful after Smokin’ Joe Biden’s SOTU. Dems need to look strong and reiterate that this election is a war on freedom and democracy. We need to fight like hell to save it. Biden nailed it.
President Biden absolutely knocked it out of the park last night. Dark Brandon is kicking ass. Joe needs to have a monthly SOTU, if for no other reason, than the opportunity for America to see marge three toes do her clown act. That smarmy little weasel, Alfred e Neuman lookalike house speaker was like a bobble head doll unable to decide whether to bobble side to side or up and down. He looked as uncomfortable as hell. I loved it. God the republicans looked depressed, didn’t they? If ignorance is bliss, why do they look like death warmed over? You would think the Q-ball Republicans hate America and all Americans. They are pitiful. Joe Biden is OUR American Hero. FOUR MORE YEARS. FOUR MORE YEARS. FOUR MORE YEARS.
Here's a thought for strategy going forward.... the R's need to be asked, over and over, what is THEIR plan to help Americans? What is THEIR plan for high prices at the grocery store? Unaffordable housing? Working people struggling with a low minimum wage? If most Americans are worried about the economy, maybe they have yet to understand that all Trump seems to care about is revenge on his enemies, pulling out of NATO, and building detention camps for migrants.
thank you dan and president biden! My heart was accelerating before the speech because i had caught the "bad" biden virus rapidly being spread by our weird press and weirder maga folk! (Shame on you mtg w your hat!!) but how thrilling to be reminded of age as an advantage and decency and intelligence as advantages!!!
Ans yes, jeremy, gaza bunt and yet ive been waiting 50 years for a president to talk two state solution so there is that! Rashida seemed pleased relatively!
And, to make it clear how Republicans view women, they had a Stepford wife, sitting in a kitchen, wearing a large cross, do the Republican rebuttal by repeating her programming. I wonder if she was barefoot? I have no problem with anyone wearing religious objects of any kind. I do have a problem when then do this as representatives of a non-religious group. She was representing Republicans but clearly sent the message that she represents her type of Republican Christians. Don't forget the Republican "talking point" about her, listed first - America's mom - because women are only useful when they have children.
Ok. Ok ok ok.
Look at the exuberance in all the comments here. Domestic and foreign media ate it up like the finest of cuisine. Even the German reporters were smiling and that says something.
He had the stage, he worked it like a champ. This was Best Biden.
He offered a vision with actual concrete steps. It was a Democratic Buffet of the highest order, addressing the three pillars of a functional democracy (quoting Thomas Friedman): Education, Immigration and Infrastructure.
He shit all over the Right and when he was interrupted, he pivoted and gave them hell. My heart did swell.
I almost needed a cigarette after the Education and Infrastructure promises, that's how boring my priorities are.
Ok.
But he did not mention money. Not one word. It is an offered Democratic Party buffet with one glaring exception: money out of politics.
Yes, I'm a broken record. I believe in my heart that one single reform will allow responsible, good faith governance to resume.
Last night, Biden hit it out of the park. Best Biden. My heart did swell.
Now, just one thing to finish the job. Do it on his way out the door, give us one final present after all those years in Congress and the Executive - help fix it before you retire.
I'm an Independent, but:
Campaign Finance Reform and we have a deal. Campaign finance reform and you have my full support as everything else will follow good faith government.
Will Biden get re-elected without that promise? Probably, maybe?
But ask yourself, would he get re-elected with that promise AND we actually get a better government? Would America respond to an actual call to reform, see it happen and love Democrats for a generation?
Biden, Schumer, Pelosi, many of the old guard are on their way out. How about cleaning the place up before you leave?
The two things (besides all that you mention) that I noticed: THIS is when Clarence Thomas chooses to recuse himself??? and when President Biden said emphatically "This is the United States of America..." not one Republican even flinched, let alone applauded. The country they supposedly are working for. Partisan politics is killing this country.
Love the post on Instagram today with side by sides of Reagan and trump. I mean, don’t love either of them but love that they’re planning to make republicans look at what was and what is. Now I want one that show Marj in full tantrum that says something about this being democracy in action and then a pic of someone being silenced or dragged away in Russia that notes that this is “making your political opponents pay” or whatever it is trump said.
At times it felt as the tone and tenor of the presidents delivery was similar to a fiery pentecostal sermon, down to the assembly participating. I find it helpful for his case that select members heckled the President and he mixed it up with them. It shows to anyone who doesn't follow politics that the Republicans are more serious about fundraising and conservative media clout than governing. The Gaza portion bothered me though. For a speech filled with big swings, it's discouraging to see a bunt.
I was surprised to see how much time was spent on his domestic policy bucket list of 2021-22, including the remaining unpassed portions of BBB along with the updated voting rights act. (Of course abortion rights was also part of this, but it obviously was not surprising that he talked about that.) There was a huge strain of thought on the contrarian left that these portions were just kayfabe or "kabuki theater" and Biden never actually wanted to sign these into law (because he's secretly a dirty neolib moderate or whatever). Obviously this is silly, and if Biden really didn't want to pass them he wouldn't have tried, rather than spend ~six months publicly failing to get them passed. So it's really great that these are all still around and ready to be part of a post-inflation Biden second term agenda.
And I think it's really important that everyone in the Democratic coalition remember how close these things all came to passing, and how every item on the list could pass *next year* if Biden is reelected along with a Democratic congress! With Sinema and Manchin leaving the senate, any returning Democratic controlled senate will almost certainly have the votes to do away with the filibuster for voting rights and abortion rights! And even if there isn't 50 votes to do away with the filibuster altogether (which there might be!), there would still be 50 votes for a much more expansive reconciliation bill. This is a wonderful, positive message that isn't just being anti-Trump! And it's a great reminder for everyone to organize not just in the presidential battlegrounds, but also in Ohio, Montana, Texas, and Florida where senate control will be decided.
Hey Dan,
Seems like you might have something you meant to go back and edit? There's a XXXX in the copy...
That speech was a barn burner. I was cheering, and I hate political speeches. I don't think I've ever heard anyone chant "4 more years" at a SOTU before. The electric energy that the Dems and Joe brought was wonderful to see, and if folks were tuning in after tuning out for a long while, that will be a net positive. The lack of decorum on the part of the MAGAs was a turn off - though I'm not sure MAGAs would see it that way. I was hoping for a stronger challenge to Netanyahu specifically, and I was happy to see the Squad using the paddle signs. That was a classier way to make a point than yelling. I think the visual of the women wearing white to signal reproductive freedom was effective as well.
Moving forward, a few things I think need to happen include putting Kamala Harris in positions to shine and elevating her image so we can have confidence in her as the Veep and potentially as president should the worst happen. I am hoping for more executive orders banning Israeli settlers from moving in on Palestinian land - I don't know how that works, but Yair Rosenburg wrote about it and that is a powerful signal. I like the idea that they are increasing aid - but next steps are a much harder demand to cease hostilities and work to broker the peace and a 2 state solution - this will require regime change in Israel and Palestine, so that is a tricky one.
There's more, but this isn't my substack. I want to thank you, Dan, for keeping us on an even keel with the polling data. That helps.
he needs to practice projecting his voice all the time like he did at this speech. The whispers and talking under his breath really feed into the too old narrative. The tone makes a massive difference.
Totally heartening column and totally heartwarming comments! Keep it up and YES JOE!
Appreciate the insight.
I’m finally feeling hopeful after Smokin’ Joe Biden’s SOTU. Dems need to look strong and reiterate that this election is a war on freedom and democracy. We need to fight like hell to save it. Biden nailed it.
And that IS THE FACTS OF the matter. Autocracy is giving up your *vote.*