Biden Abides

Andrea and I gathered on the sofa here in the Fortress of Ineptitude at 8:00 PM Eastern and watched as President Joe Biden made his address to the nation from the Resolute Desk in the White House Oval Office.

It was his first public address since he announced on Sunday he was no longer running for re-election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place on the ticket. 

During his speech, he extolled the virtues of Harris: "She is experienced, she’s tough, she’s capable. She’s been an incredible partner to me and a leader for our country.”

Biden reflected on this time in office and all that his administration has accomplished and all that he still hopes to get done in his 6 remaining months in office.   

And he spoke of his concerns for the future, the fate of our democracy.  “The defense of democracy is more important than any title. I draw strength, and find joy, in working for the American people. But this sacred task of perfecting our union is not about me. It’s about you. Your families. Your futures. It’s about ‘We the People.’”

Biden's speech was heartfelt and epitomized why he has been such a devoted and beloved public servant for over 50 years. It's a shame in the match up between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, it is the better man who has stepped down. 

But it seems that it is right decision. The sheer amount of energy and enthusiasm around Kamala Harris is just astonishing and I am daring to feel there might actually be... hope for our future. 

That maybe, just maybe the morally deficient, intellectually limited, sexual assaulting, empathy deprived, incoherent convicted felon will not recover the levers of power over our government and our nation. 

That just cannot happen. 

Thanks to Joe Biden's sacrifice of his own ego and the powerful launch of Kamala Harris' campaign, I think we have a fighting chance that will not happen. 

And that government of the people, by the people and for the people will not perish from this Earth.