12/26/2020

AFRICAN AMERICANS/HOLIDAY/JOE BIDEN: “Jill and I send our heartfelt wishes to everyone celebrating Kwanzaa. We hope these days of reflection on the seven principles and the rich heritage of African-American culture bring peace, unity, and joy.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 26, 2020 8:45 am […]

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12/24/2020

JOE BIDEN: “To Linda — and everyone out there who’s hurting or struggling — keep the faith. https://twitter.com/i/status/1342184517872791552“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 24, 2020 8:05 am […]

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12/23/2020

BIDEN PEOPLE/ECONOMY/EDUCATION/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS: “Every student must be equipped to thrive in the economy of the future. Every educator needs resources to do their jobs with dignity and success. And every school needs support to reopen safely. We can achieve this with Dr. Miguel Cardona leading our Department of Education.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 23, 2020 […]

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12/23/2020

EDUCATION: “We need to make sure every child will have access to high quality universal pre-K. I’m not talking about daycare, I’m talking about universal pre-K that is starting at age three, four. We need to finally pay teachers what they deserve. The work they do is of extreme national importance and their salaries should […]

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12/23/2020

EDUCATION/JOE BIDEN: “We need to make sure every child in this nation has access to a good education — regardless of zip code or disability.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 23, 2020 1:45 pm […]

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12/23/2020

CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/JOE BIDEN: “Here’s the simple truth: Our darkest days in this battle against COVID are ahead of us — not behind us. We need to prepare ourselves and steel our spines.” ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 23, 2020 9:15 am […]

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12/22/2020

2020 ELECTION/JOE BIDEN/TRUMP CAMPAIGN: “My campaign received more votes than any President in history. Almost 75 million people voted for me. We earned approximately 12 million more votes than we got in 2016, the largest vote increase for an incumbent President ever recorded. I also received the largest share of non-white voters of any Republican […]

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12/22/2020

HOLIDAY/JOE BIDEN/USA: “I’m reminded of a quote about this season from the Jesuit Priest Alfred Delp. He wrote, ‘Advent is the time for rousing.’ Delp believed that first we are shaken to our depths. Then we’re ready for a season of hope. As a nation, we have certainly been shaken to our depths this year. […]

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12/22/2020

CYBERATTACK/RUSSIA/TRUMP ADMIN: “In an age when so much of our lives are conducted online, cyber attacks must be treated as a serious threat by our leadership at the highest levels… Initial indications, including from Secretary Pompeo and Attorney General Barr suggest that Russia is responsible for this breach. It certainly fits Russia’s long history of […]

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12/22/2020

CYBERATTACK/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “[T]here is another challenge which my administration will confront on a bipartisan basis — the massive cybersecurity breach against U.S. companies and federal agencies. There is still so much that we don’t know, including the full scope of the breach or the extent of the damage it has caused. But we know […]

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12/22/2020

HOLIDAY/JOE BIDEN: “I’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. This has been one of the toughest years we’ve ever faced as a nation. The pandemic. The economic crisis. The calls for racial justice. Historic and punishing wildfires and storms. So, this season of reflection carries a deeper meaning… For the Biden’s, […]

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12/22/2020

CYBERATTACK/JOE BIDEN/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President-elect Joe Biden blasted President Donald Trump’s response to the cyber hack of government agencies and U.S. businesses, saying the administration must publicly identify the culprit of the sophisticated attack and take action in response… Biden welcomed congressional leaders of both parties criticizing the attack and preparing to take action. But […]

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12/22/2020

CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/JOE BIDEN/VACCINES: “Yesterday, in an effort to instill confidence in the vaccine, I had my shot administered in public. I have absolute confidence in the vaccine and look forward to the second shot.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 22, 2020 3:45 pm […]

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12/22/2020

IMMIGRATION/JOE BIDEN/TRUMP ADMIN: [Reporter: “What is your timeline for rolling back some of the specific Trump administration immigration policies?] “The last thing we need is to say we’re going to stop immediately the access to asylum the way it’s being run and end up with two million people on our border. It’s a matter of […]

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12/22/2020

CYBERATTACK/TECHNOLOGY: “It may cost literally billions of dollars to secure our cyberspace. It may take a great deal to get it done. First and foremost, it takes people who are knowledgeable and vigilant about what is happening and how it’s happening. And so I’m just going to do all that need be done. All that […]

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12/22/2020

GOP/JOE BIDEN: [Reporter: “But still, do you think that the climate will be different after President Trump than it was before him?”] “Well, we’ll see. I don’t know. I mean, I’m not a fortune teller, but I can tell you that the calls I’ve gotten from sitting Republicans in powerful positions, they know me. They […]

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12/22/2020

CONGRESS/CORONAVIRUS/JOE BIDEN: “Have you ever known anyone in the history of the United States of America that could be president and assure exactly what the Congress is going to do? I can’t assure anything, but I can tell you what I expect. I fully expect on those critical issues that we’re facing, number one, being […]

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12/22/2020

ATTORNEY GENERAL/BIDEN PEOPLE/JOE BIDEN: [Reporter: “Has the issue of the investigation of your son come up in discussions with your team and with potential candidates about the Attorney General?”] “No. I guarantee you I’m going to do what I said. The Attorney General of the United States of America is not the President’s lawyer. I […]

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12/22/2020

2020 ELECTION/JOE BIDEN/MEDIA/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “‘@NewtGingrich Pens Op-Ed on Election Saying he will not Accept Joe Biden as President’ @OANN Newt Gingrich gets it, we are going to WIN! http://washingtontimes.com/news/2020/dec/“ [Editor’s Note: Twitter included the following notification at the bottom of the tweet: “Election officials have certified Joe Biden as the winner of the U.S. […]

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12/22/2020

DEFENSE/JOE BIDEN/LGBTQ/MILITARY/OBAMA: “Ten years ago today, I joined President Obama as he signed the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell into law. Thanks to sound implementation by civilian and uniformed leaders across the @DeptofDefense, today our military is stronger, more capable, and more inclusive for all who serve.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 22, 2020 7:48 […]

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12/21/2020

CORONAVIRUS/JOE BIDEN/VACCINES: “President-elect Joe Biden received his first dose of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Monday, an event that was broadcast live as part of efforts to reassure the American public about its safety… The president-elect gave credit to the Trump administration for its efforts accelerating the development and distribution of coronavirus vaccines through Operation Warp Speed […]

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12/21/2020

CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/JOE BIDEN/VACCINES: “Today, I received the COVID-19 vaccine. To the scientists and researchers who worked tirelessly to make this possible — thank you. We owe you an awful lot. And to the American people — know there is nothing to worry about. When the vaccine is available, I urge you to take it.“ ––Joe Biden, […]

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12/21/2020

2020 ELECTION/GEORGIA/JOE BIDEN/SENATE: “I know you’re probably tired of hearing about politics after this year. But with just 15 days left until the Georgia Senate runoffs, we can’t take our foot off the gas. Every dollar makes a big difference. Chip in to our Flip Georgia Fund today: https://t.co/98pzmqwC7J?amp=1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 21, 2020 […]

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12/20/2020

CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19: “On day one, my administration will be ready to undertake additional steps to get the virus under control and build our economy back better than it was before this crisis. In our first 100 days, we’ll be asking all Americans to mask up for 100 days; we’ll have a plan to administer 100 million […]

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12/20/2020

CONGRESS/COVID-19: “I applaud the bipartisan Congressional economic relief package that will deliver critical resources to fight COVID-19, including funding for vaccine distribution, and much needed temporary relief for workers, families, and small businesses. In November, the American people spoke clearly that now is a time for action and compromise. I am heartened to see members […]

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12/20/2020

ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT/JOE BIDEN: “As president, I’ll put America on a path to achieve a carbon-pollution free electricity sector by 2035 — a path that no future president can turn back.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 20, 2020 7:12 am […]

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12/19/2020

CLIMATE CHANGE/COVID-19/JOE BIDEN: “Just last year, the Defense Department reported that climate change is a direct threat to more than two-thirds of the military’s operationally critical installations. And this could well be a conservative estimate. And so many climate and health calamities are colliding at once. It’s not just a pandemic that keeps people inside […]

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12/19/2020

BIDEN PEOPLE/CLIMATE CHANGE/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS: “When it comes to the existential threat of climate change, we have no time to lose. This team will be ready on day one to meet this moment with the urgency it demands and build our nation back better than ever. https://twitter.com/JoeBiden/status/1340478274909040640/photo/1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 19, 2020 3:05 pm […]

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12/19/2020

CLIMATE CHANGE/JOBS/JOE BIDEN/UNION: “Together, we’re going to tackle the threat of climate change head-on and create millions of good-paying, union jobs. https://twitter.com/i/status/1340460406888796160″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 19, 2020 1:54 pm […]

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12/19/2020

2020 ELECTION/JOE BIDEN/MEDIA/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The lie of the year is that Joe Biden won! Christina Bobb @OANN“ [Editor’s Note: Twitter included the following notification at the bottom of the tweet: “Election officials have certified Joe Biden as the winner of the U.S. Presidential election.”] ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, December 19, 2020 8:59 am […]

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12/19/2020

2020 ELECTION/GEORGIA/JOE BIDEN/SENATE: “Folks, there are less than three weeks until the Georgia Senate runoffs and we need to ensure @ossoff [Jon Ossoff] and @ReverendWarnock [Raphael Warnock] have the resources to win. If you’re able to, chip in to our Flip Georgia Fund to help take back the Senate.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 19, 2020 […]

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12/19/2020

2020 ELECTION/GOP/JOE BIDEN/MEDIA/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “He didn’t win the Election. He lost all 6 Swing States, by a lot. They then dumped hundreds of thousands of votes in each one, and got caught. Now Republican politicians have to fight so that their great victory is not stolen. Don’t be weak fools! RT @NYPostOpinion Stephen Colbert’s […]

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12/17/2020

2020 ELECTION/JOE BIDEN: “Let me be clear: The United States of America has always set an example for the world for the peaceful transition of power — and we will do so again.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 17, 2020 3:30 pm […]

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12/17/2020

BIDEN PEOPLE/CLIMATE CHANGE/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS: “We have no time to waste to confront the climate crisis, protect our air and water, and deliver justice to communities that have long shouldered the burdens of environmental harms. Together, on behalf of all Americans, this team will meet this moment with the urgency it demands. https://twitter.com/i/status/1339745949237665792″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, […]

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12/17/2020

CORONAVIRUS/JOE BIDEN/VACCINES: “It’s one thing to get the [coronavirus] vaccine delivered to X number of spots around the country. It’s a very different thing to get the vaccine out of that tube, into a syringe, into somebody’s arm. The vaccination. That is a monumental task and is probably the single most significant effort to take […]

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12/17/2020

CORONAVIRUS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “I think what he’s [Donald Trump] done, getting the [coronavirus] vaccine moving, has been positive. But by and large, he has been a president who’s decided that the way he succeeds is by dividing us.” -Joe Biden, “Joe Biden Says The Current President’s Influence Over Republicans Will Fade After He Leaves Office,” […]

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12/17/2020

JOE BIDEN/MEDIA: “I always know malarkey when I see it, and I’m looking forward to joining @StephenAtHome [Stephen Colbert] tonight. Make sure to tune in to CBS at 11:35 ET to watch. RT @StephenAtHome Excited to sit down with the Bidens tomorrow! Just as a test, I might throw in a little malarkey to see […]

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12/17/2020

2020 ELECTION/CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/GEORGIA/JOE BIDEN/SENATE/VOTING: “I’m prepared to sign a COVID relief package on day one, but I need @ReverendWarnock [Raphael Warnock] and @ossoff [Jon Ossoff] in the Senate to get it done. Georgia — Make your plan to vote early today: http://iwillvote.com/GA“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 17, 2020 10:36 am   […]

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12/16/2020

BIDEN PEOPLE/CRISIS/ECONOMY/JOE BIDEN: “.@PeteButtigieg has the perspective of a mayor that solves problems and brings people together. He’s got the vision of a next-generation leader with the experience and temperament to help dig us out of this economic crisis. https://twitter.com/i/status/1339314103714607104″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 16, 2020 9:59 am   […]

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12/16/2020

JOE BIDEN: “As tough as this moment is in the country, as dark as these days of winter seem, I am still more optimistic about the future of this country than I have been my whole career. There is nothing beyond America’s capacity if we work together.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 16, 2020 8:52 am […]

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12/15/2020

COVID-19/JOE BIDEN: “This is a tough moment for the country, we just passed 300,000 deaths due to COVID… Meanwhile, the economic crisis has left millions of Americans out of work through no fault of their own. They need to get immediate help, their family is struggling right now. We need to get moving on, rebuilding […]

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12/15/2020

CONGRESS/CORONAVIRUS: “The United States Senate should have passed the coronavirus and economic relief package months ago. People are hurting, millions out of work, small businesses closing. People are struggling to pay their rent, worried that after Christmas they’ll be thrown out before New Year’s… And what’s the United States Senate doing? Nothing. People need help […]

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12/15/2020

2020 ELECTION/GEORGIA/JOE BIDEN: “Georgia, let me start with two simple words, thank you. Thank you for turning out in record numbers in the November election. Thank you for the faith you put in me and Vice President-Elect Harris. And thank you for standing strong to make sure your voices were heard, your votes were counted, […]

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12/15/2020

2020 ELECTION/FLORIDA/JOE BIDEN/MEDIA/OHIO/TEXAS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “‘Study: Dominion Machines shifted 2-3% of Trump Votes to Biden. Far more votes than needed to sway election.’ Florida, Ohio, Texas and many other states were won by even greater margins than projected. Did just as well with Swing States, but bad things happened. @OANN“ [Editor’s Note: Twitter included the […]

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12/15/2020

2020 ELECTION/GOP/JOE BIDEN/MEDIA/MITCH MCCONNELL/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Trump’s allies slam Mitch McConnell for congratulating Biden https://mol.im/a/9057747 via @MailOnline. Mitch, 75,000,000 VOTES, a record for a sitting President (by a lot). Too soon to give up. Republican Party must finally learn to fight. People are angry!“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, December 15, 2020 6:40 pm […]

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12/15/2020

2020 ELECTION/CLIMATE CHANGE/CRIMINAL JUSTICE/ECONOMY/GEORGIA/JOE BIDEN/SENATE/VOTING: Regarding the Georgia Senate runoff: “From the economy to criminal justice to climate change — there’s so much we can get done. But we need senators who are willing to do it. http://iwillvote.com/GA https://twitter.com/i/status/1339049107403501569″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 15, 2020 4:26 pm […]

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12/15/2020

ELECTORAL COLLEGE/JOE BIDEN/MITCH MCCONNELL: “Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell acknowledged Joe Biden as the president-elect for the first time on Tuesday [Dec. 15, 2020], more than a month after Mr. Biden won the presidential election. McConnell waited until the Electoral College formally voted to elect Mr. Biden on Monday, officially finalizing the election results… President […]

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12/15/2020

2020 ELECTION/CORRUPTION/GEORGIA/JOE BIDEN/MICHIGAN/PENNSYLVANIA/TEXAS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Because of corruption or because I won despite corruption? RT @AlexSamuelsx5 New: Texas electors vote 34-4 to call on Legislatures in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan and Wisconsin — whose election results handed the White House @JoeBiden — to appoint their own electors.” [Editor’s Note: Twitter included the following notification at the […]

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12/15/2020

BIDEN PEOPLE/CLIMATE CHANGE/INFRASTRUCTURE/JOBS/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS/TRANSPORTATION: “Mayor @PeteButtigieg is a leader, patriot, and problem-solver. He speaks to the best of who we are as a nation. I am nominating him for Secretary of Transportation because he’s equipped to take on the challenges at the intersection of jobs, infrastructure, equity, and climate.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 15, 2020 […]

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12/15/2020

HEALTHCARE/JOE BIDEN: “Health care is personal to me — and I’ll always fight to ensure folks like Xiomara are protected and have access to the care they need. Don’t miss your chance to get covered for 2021, head to http://healthcare.gov before midnight to pick a plan that works best for you.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December […]

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12/15/2020

2020 ELECTION/CAMPAIGN/JOE BIDEN/VOTING: “As I said throughout the campaign: I will be a president for all Americans. I will work just as hard for those of you who didn’t vote for me as I will for those who did.” ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 15, 2020 4:56 am […]

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12/14/2020

2020 ELECTION/ELECTORAL COLLEGE/JOE BIDEN: “Good evening, my fellow Americans. Over the past few weeks, officials in each state, commonwealth, and district, without regard to party or political preference have certified their winning candidate. Today, the members of the Electoral College representing the certified winner, cast their votes for President and Vice President of the United […]

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12/14/2020

2020 ELECTION/ELECTORAL COLLEGE/JOE BIDEN: “The Electoral College on Monday [Dec. 14, 2020] reaffirmed Joe Biden as president-elect after California’s 55 electoral votes put the Democrat over the 270 needed to win the White House… The next major step in the process of electing the president comes Jan. 6, when Vice President Mike Pence is expected […]

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12/14/2020

COVID-19/JOE BIDEN: “Today, our nation passed a grim milestone, 300,000 deaths to this COVID virus. My heart goes out to each of you in this dark winter of the pandemic, about to spend the holidays and the new year with a black hole in your hearts, without the ones you loved at your side. My […]

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12/14/2020

2020 ELECTION: “Every single avenue was made available to President Trump to contest the results. He took full advantage of each and every one of those avenues. President Trump was denied no course of action he wanted to take. He took his case to Republican governors and Republican Secretary of State as he criticized many […]

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12/14/2020

2020 ELECTION/JOE BIDEN/TRUMP CAMPAIGN: “In America, when questions are raised about the legitimacy of any election, those questions are resolved through the legal processes. And that’s precisely what happened here. The Trump campaign brought dozens and dozens and dozens of legal challenges to test the result. They were heard again and again, and each of […]

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12/14/2020

2020 ELECTION/JOE BIDEN: “Today, the members of the Electoral College cast their votes for president and vice president. And once again, the rule of law, our Constitution, and the will of the people have prevailed. Our democracy—pushed, tested, and threatened—proved to be resilient, true, and strong.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 14, 2020 5:35 pm […]

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12/14/2020

HEALTHCARE/JOE BIDEN/OBAMACARE(ACA): “Folks, tomorrow is the last day of open enrollment for 2021 coverage. Head to http://healthcare.gov today to find the health insurance plan that works best for you.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 14, 2020 11:00 am […]

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12/14/2020

2020 ELECTION/GEORGIA/JOE BIDEN/SENATE/SOCIAL DISTANCING/VOTING: “Georgia — in-person early voting starts today. Head to http://iwillvote.com/GA to find all the information you need to make your voice heard. Wear a mask, practice social distancing, and help flip the Senate.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 14, 2020 9:03 am […]

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12/13/2020

2020 ELECTION/CAMPAIGN/JOE BIDEN: “Grassroots donors were the backbone of my campaign. And to thank you for everything you did to win this battle for the soul of the nation, I’ll be holding a Grassroots Donor Thank You call tomorrow night. I hope you’ll join us. Head to https://joe.link/384cSyl to RSVP today.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December […]

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12/13/2020

CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/JOE BIDEN: “We’re in the teeth of the COVID-19 crisis right now, and this nation needs presidential leadership. Leadership that is willing to model the steps we all should be taking in our own lives.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 13, 2020 9:15 am […]

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