Who is this man we will soon call President?
It's amazing that a man we will soon call President can still represent the American dream. Joe Biden is from a working class family, stuttered as a child into high school, was a lackluster student, and an average performer in college and law school. Yet he had a dream and set his goals high: "I'm going to be President," he'd say to those around him. Few believed him but with the help of his family he became involved in politics, succeeding with their help and the encouragement of his two wives and a sister who often served as his campaign organizer. Biden climbed the political ladder to gain the experience of years and years in the Senate and become vice president of our country.
Perusing his life, one can see how his views were shaped by his background, experiences and those who gathered around him. He became highly respected in the Senate and when Barak Obama searched for a man who could become his partner working for our country, no one ranked higher on the list. And, when the the election was over and the work began the two spent hours together each day. Obama was not looking for a "yes" man. He wanted someone who would speak his mind. Biden did. It was as much Biden's interview as Obama's.
The first emerging issue that impressed me was Biden's concern for the environment. As I read more I found that he stood up for the common man, African Americans, women and others who needed a voice. He was that voice but in his home community he was just Joe or Joey no matter how high he rose. The first book I read (2019) was one he wrote himself titled "Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose". I need yet to read "Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics" which will tell me more about Joe Biden.
Biden is compassionate, gentle and ambitious. His father taught him to never give up. He has a sense of humor and is able to laugh at himself and his public gaffs. I look forward to seeing him as President of our great country.
It's amazing that a man we will soon call President can still represent the American dream. Joe Biden is from a working class family, stuttered as a child into high school, was a lackluster student, and an average performer in college and law school. Yet he had a dream and set his goals high: "I'm going to be President," he'd say to those around him. Few believed him but with the help of his family he became involved in politics, succeeding with their help and the encouragement of his two wives and a sister who often served as his campaign organizer. Biden climbed the political ladder to gain the experience of years and years in the Senate and become vice president of our country.
Perusing his life, one can see how his views were shaped by his background, experiences and those who gathered around him. He became highly respected in the Senate and when Barak Obama searched for a man who could become his partner working for our country, no one ranked higher on the list. And, when the the election was over and the work began the two spent hours together each day. Obama was not looking for a "yes" man. He wanted someone who would speak his mind. Biden did. It was as much Biden's interview as Obama's.
The first emerging issue that impressed me was Biden's concern for the environment. As I read more I found that he stood up for the common man, African Americans, women and others who needed a voice. He was that voice but in his home community he was just Joe or Joey no matter how high he rose. The first book I read (2019) was one he wrote himself titled "Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose". I need yet to read "Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics" which will tell me more about Joe Biden.
Biden is compassionate, gentle and ambitious. His father taught him to never give up. He has a sense of humor and is able to laugh at himself and his public gaffs. I look forward to seeing him as President of our great country.
