The President Joe Biden congressional address before a (muted) joint session of Congress on Wednesday night was a history maker.
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Traditionally known as the State of the Union Address, the Biden congressional address was filled with many firsts. Number 1: The address was invitation only and, because of Covid, impossible for every member of Congress to attend. Number 2: Only 2 members of the Biden cabinet and a lone Supreme Court justice were allowed in the room. Number 3: No guests were invited to sit with First Lady Jill Biden in her guest box (again, due to Covid restrictions).
However, the most historic moment of the Biden Congressional Address came at the very beginning of his speech when he uttered the words: ‘Madam Speaker and Madam Vice-President.’
“No president has ever said those words from this podium. And, it’s about time,” he added.
Yes, this was the very first presidential address before Congress with a female vice-president sitting behind the commander-in-chief. Additionally, this was the first presidential address where 2 women sat in the vice-president’s and speaker’s seats behind the commander-in-chief.
Of course, this was also the first time the world saw a second “gentleman” sitting with the first lady. Oh, and it all happened on the 99th day of the Biden presidency (today is his 100th day).
Aside from its historic elements, the Biden congressional address was widely considered a success.
In his own words, the president said he didn’t come to be partisan or to make enemies. Instead, he laid out a common-sense agenda that was difficult for even the most die-hard conservative to critique.
He spoke against rich corporations that pay zero in taxes and said it’s time for the wealthiest Americans to finally pay their fair share. He spoke in favor of equality in pay for women and equality in acceptance of the LGBTQ community. He also trumpeted the patriotic theme of never counting out or taking America for granted.
“Folks, as I told every world leader I ever met with over the years, it’s never ever, ever been a good bet to bet against America and it still isn’t,” Mr. Biden said to thunderous bipartisan applause. “There is not a single thing, nothing, nothing beyond our capacity. We can do whatever we set our minds to if we do it together. So let’s begin to get together.”
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina and the only African-American member of the high chamber gave the conservative response.
“Our president seems like a good man. His speech was full of good words. But three months in, the actions of the president and his party are pulling us further and further apart,” Scott surmised without offering much legitimate proof to back up his partisan talk.
In case you missed it, here’s a snippet of the President Joe Biden congressional address.
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“Our president seems like a good man. His speech was full of good words. But three months in, the actions of the president and his party are pulling us further and further apart,” Scott surmised without offering much legitimate proof to back up his partisan talk. […]- DJ
Lol…naturally. Tim Scott is a typical Republican schmuck. Offering up proof or facts while railing against someone or something is par for the course for pretty much any member of that sorry, good for nothing, bunch.
Oops! I meant to say…….
Offering up NO proof or facts while railing against someone or something is par for the course for pretty much any member of that sorry, good for nothing, bunch.
I watched most of Pres. Biden’s address last night and I have to say that it came across to me as NOT so much a address or speech but a genuine conversation with the American people. And I liked that approach. I think most people who watched it probably liked it.
To say nothing of the substance of his conversation with the nation. He laid out his case for “sweeping change” and I’m all for it.
So yes, I thought his address…his conversation was a Success.
I have not watched one of these speeches in years for obvious reason. But I did watch Biden. I have to agree with what Truth said it all seemed like a conversation. He really knows how to work the room from all those years he spent up there. I have to say I really enjoyed it.
Oh I almost forgot. When he said Madam vice president that gave me chills. It was history seeing two women sitting up there with him.
Yes, I agree BD. That really was nice. 🙂
Off topic for a quick moment………..
BD if you’re reading this, please check out my updated response on yesterday’s post.
Sadly, what I overheard about the fake and forged COVID-19 vaccine cards is true….smh!