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Re: I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy!
Yes, it’s official. Dh gave me the news a minute ago. I had a feeling Biden would end his re-election bid. And I figured he would wait until after the RNC to do so. I cannot say what will happen from here (as if anyone can!) but I read a comment last week that said they’d vote for a dead rat with rabies if it was the Democratic candidate for President and I am all behind that kind of statemtn!
Election 2024 live updates: Biden says he will end his re-election bid, endorses Harris
Biden had faced growing pressure to exit the race amid questions about his age and mental faculties following his June debate against former President Donald Trump.
Updated July 21, 2024, 2:26 PM EDT
What to know
- President Joe Biden announced that he is ending his campaign for president. "It is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down," he said.
- Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee.
- Biden said he would address the nation later this week to speak about his decision.
- Biden, who has been home in Delaware with Covid symptoms, has been facing pressure to exit the race following his poor debate performance against Donald Trump in June. A growing number of Democrats called on Biden to step aside
Gretchen Whitmer voices support for Biden after he drops out
In the wake of Biden’s announcement, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced in an X post that she will continue “doing everything I can to elect Democrats and stop Donald Trump.”
“His remarkable work to lower prescription drug costs, fix the damn roads, bring supply chains home, address climate change, and ensure America’s global leadership over decades will go down in history," she wrote of Biden’s legacy.
Whitmer, who has been floated as a potential nominee to replace Biden, closed her statement by describing Trump as “completely wrong for Michigan.”
What happens to Biden’s delegates? They get to do what they want.
Unlike Republican delegates, who are bound to their candidate, Democratic delegates aren’t.
So now that Biden is no longer seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, his delegates are free to do what they want at the convention.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praises Biden as 'true patriot'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised President Joe Biden after he announced the decision to not seek a second term.
“Joe Biden has not only been a great president and a great legislative leader but he is a truly amazing human being. His decision of course was not easy, but he once again put his country, his party, and our future first," Schumer, D-N.Y., said in a statement.
“Joe, today shows you are a true patriot and great American," Schumer said.
Re: I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy!
Wow, that one caught me off guard. That said, he would NOT do it had he not done all the research and study necessary to believe in his heart it was the best thing to do.
It will make me nervous, but Democrats are can do people and I still feel exactly as I did earlier. Trump and Vance are VERY flawed and Vance is VERY un-tried. He has not had too many trials by fire. Kamala Harris (I'm thinking now Pres. Biden didn't step down till all was in place to put VP Harris in place) can wipe up the floor with someone like Trump and Vance.
After Hillary Clinton I thought it was going to be years, but we will see. I know there are a lot of black women who will want and work their hearts out for VP Harris as I think anyone who wants to win will. I mention it only because I heard some of it this morning, several hrs. before this announcement.
So, if it is excitement that was needed to get our side to unite and get going, it seems we are starting down the road in rapid fashion now.
Re: I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy!
Biden just dropped out of the race. Not sure how I feel about it, other than we need to move on and unite!
He endorsed Kamala Harris for President.
Re: Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
Mae - I don't do the Zoom group, but I just saw your picture of "Edgar" and had to comment. My father once caught a crow that had a broken wing, and that he was afraid would die in the wild. He put it in a cage and kept it for years at home. He named it "Edgar Allan Crow" and always referred to him as "Eddie". He doted on that bird for years and years and would make him special food, etc. Edgar did eventually die, and when I see crows outside I often think of my dad's old pet, but never knew there was another anywhere one called "Edgar".
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
GoodMorning ladies. I’m still sitting in bed (not sleeping well) and sipping my cinnamon coffee, watching the Sunday Morning Shows and browsing fluid art painting videos. Then you all popped into my mind😊…..oh and
@mara51506 I found out that the guys at the pig roast always cook the pig in a smoker at the far end of the. Back Yard. So all the guests are seated at tables on the side and front of the yard and no one sees the pig, then they carve the meat in their patio kitchen in the back., and fill the trays and with the meat placed on the food buffet tables….😉
@illimae my thoughts are with you and @irishlove and @sunshine99 and @sondraf this morning. I’ve had a little nausea headache and cough virus this weekend, so I didn’t do much. Also hi 👋 @threetree @tanya_djamila @candy-678 @goldensrbest @gailmary @cookie54 Jersey girl. @micmel and @intolight and all here have a nice day today🩵💕
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Mel, I am actually happy this worked for me, going to leave the bigger Panda spinner in for the day and just use one of the washers for the rest of the blankets. It would have been comical to watch me drag out a heavy fleece blanket on Paratransit to take to the wash. This way, I can keep them clean since they cannot be steamed.
Edit, came up with a better system, take out portable washer completely on blanket day, Keep panda on left side of tub and feed blankets a bit at a time to the washer to drip down other side, short cycles and clean entire blanket without over working the washer. Only two more mattress covers and blanket to go, then move panda back to closet and put the portable washer for clothes and cloths back. Can get all clean, takes a while but I do not care. Will do blankets on Sundays. I am happy I can do this without much of an issue.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Well, doing a laundry experiment today, I know that I will keep only throw size fleece blankets, reason being, I can wash them in my washers. I did take the thin bedspread which along is far too big for each washer but since they are set near and next to each other, washing parts of the bed spread at a time. My steamer has been recalled so cannot use that but if this works, will not need it. It is the only oversize blanket I have, all other bedding can go in the washers which will be good.
Other than that, phoning Paratransit for Herceptin on Wed then have to phone them Monday for the movie on Thursday. Also going to get my paper shredder today which I am looking forward to. Breaking down more boxes too and quick floor vacuum and mop
I did most PT exercises in bed and may still do the senior gold Paul eugene or Leslie Sansone from bed as well. Legs are still vigorously worked out, not weight bearing but no chance of falls either. I figure that works to my advantage, canes and walking sticks are helpful when outdoors as well to maintain balance.
I'll be sticking to more freezer eating and egg eating, meat pies at breakfast with beans and lentils if there are any left, add the beefless ground as well. Eggs and cheese, not sure yet how I wish to prepare them or even seasoning but it all will come later. Made a decision to stop buying kitchen gadgets, I have so many which I found homes in the kitchen but I can use them all. Frypan will always be best for hashbrowns and microwave can handle eggs if lid on top. I do have Kraft dinner single servings to already thinking of what I can do with the cheese powder instead. I can make up the noodles, dump the water and keep the cheese and use with beefless ground and taco for a mexican taste or add to the cheese that comes with the taco bake. Do something else with the noodles. KD dry seasoning is too much money. I will see.
Hoping everyone has a good day and in pockets of course, including my own with the big blanket experiment. I only need to wash 1 if this works, get rid of the other one. Once big one is done, can go ahead and wash all the other bedding which will fit. I will see, the only pain is lifting out the one washer and putting the panda in there but I only need do that every couple of weeks.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
those doggies are precious. I love those Goldens! Buster is the man. On the boat!
looks so cute with Mariah in her class that tips the scale of cuteness. Loving the dogos. I spend so much time with Theo I have a blast with the toys just as much as he does. I feel like he was meant for our lil family. I will not admit (ok i will) he’s spoiled ! But he is oh so loved. As I can see our other animals here are too. We are donating the fire hydrant sprinkler today. It’s going to get hotter again this week maybe the dogs will enjoy it!
everyone enjoy your Sunday. Mara I have two huge unhide cuddle puddles. They absolutely have to be washed in a commercial washer and dryer because of the weight. The only draw back in having total comfort. I can relate !
micmel