Thank you for mentioning that we owe President Biden for this ticket. It takes a great and humble man to step aside when he is leading so well and make room for a new leader. VP Harris will make a great president bu President Biden has been an amazing leader for the past three plus years.
Agree 100%. I would also argue that he’s done more than just stepping aside. He has also helped to mentor and teach her by example, helping her develop into the leader we need at this moment! She is a stronger candidate, thanks to her experience as his/our VP.
Sorry Mr. Beeton....I enjoyed your writing and unfortunately, didn't check who authored it. My apologies. I will try to be more caffeinated when I read stuff in the morning!
That ad with the beyonce freedom song goes so hard. Really pumps me up. Is this what feeling patriotic is like? Its a strange feeling I still havent gotten used to.
I must admit that ad makes me tear up. And I say this as a person who was born in the UK, has lived in the USA for 40 years and only ended up applying for citizenship to be in a position to vote Trump out. The only thing I regret about that is that his sharpie signature is on my naturalization papers.
It's about time that the Ds and media, too, stopped giving this man a free ride and started showing the American Constituency what a totally ignorant Buffoon he is!
Great writing Todd! I sent this to my friends and like me, it made them smile. FINALLY the dems are using the republican’s words against them instead of staying silent. The truth will set us free from the authoritarian republicans and white “Christian” nationalists who’ve been running this country for decades. Bravo Kamala, bravo!
Anyone who was still undecided and then read this, will be voting for Kamala now for sure. She was good for San Francisco and as the Veep, so what's not to like?
This is brilliant. All the issues the Republicans have claimed as their own as long as I've been alive, (and I'm older than Tim Walz,) and now finally they're being called out on just how little they actually care about those issues.
I have to say one thing about Trump. He ripped off the Republican Mask of Family, Law & Order, and Patriotism to show the ugliness that's been growing underneath for decades. Finally the real Democratic Party is back!
This was a great piece! I have watched almost every rally she has done since picking Walz and they just get better and better. I was disillusioned with Biden because he wasn't fighting back forcefully enough against the lies and delusions from the Trump camp, but Kamala has completely handicapped them by refusing to engage their bullshit and forcing the media to finally acknoledge how weird and self centered Trump is. The republicans have been gaslighting us all for decades and I am so sick of it. Hope there is a blue wave in November thstvwashes away this scum from public life once and for all.
That was my worry about Biden. I love him and what he's been doing but he wasn't attacking the Republican hypocrisy. I think he was handicapped by years of polite negotiating in the Senate before they went MAGA. Harris isn't holding back. This is truly Making America Great.
What we are witnessing here is Kamala Harris flipping the script as only the quick brain of a well trained and practiced prosecutor could in cross-examination and closing arguments. Harris goes for the conviction; the voters are the jury.
Thank you, Todd Beeton. You’ve summed up very well the miraculous change that has happened in a few short weeks. I was in complete despair, even though I supported Joe Biden fervently. I have hope again now because of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
So nice to smile cheerfully when reading what our next President envisions for the future. I love the hope & the enthusiasm Kamala engenders. I was so depressed in 2016 when the results rolled in. President Biden rose to the occasion in 2020. Now President Harris can lead us into a caring future. 🤩
Thank you for mentioning that we owe President Biden for this ticket. It takes a great and humble man to step aside when he is leading so well and make room for a new leader. VP Harris will make a great president bu President Biden has been an amazing leader for the past three plus years.
Agree 100%. I would also argue that he’s done more than just stepping aside. He has also helped to mentor and teach her by example, helping her develop into the leader we need at this moment! She is a stronger candidate, thanks to her experience as his/our VP.
Wonderful piece, Jay!!! Thank you! I was a bit depressed last night, but 'The Big Picture' today has lightened my mood considerably!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This piece was actually written by Todd Beeton.
Thanks, Laine!
Sorry Mr. Beeton....I enjoyed your writing and unfortunately, didn't check who authored it. My apologies. I will try to be more caffeinated when I read stuff in the morning!
That ad with the beyonce freedom song goes so hard. Really pumps me up. Is this what feeling patriotic is like? Its a strange feeling I still havent gotten used to.
haha I know, what's that like?
I must admit that ad makes me tear up. And I say this as a person who was born in the UK, has lived in the USA for 40 years and only ended up applying for citizenship to be in a position to vote Trump out. The only thing I regret about that is that his sharpie signature is on my naturalization papers.
Same here! He is the reason I finally did the paperwork. And hate that signature too.
I know what you mean. I have Ronald Reagan on my UCLA diploma.
Me too, alas.
It's about time that the Ds and media, too, stopped giving this man a free ride and started showing the American Constituency what a totally ignorant Buffoon he is!
It will be wonderful to not cringe when I see the American flag anymore or hear the word patriot.
Great writing Todd! I sent this to my friends and like me, it made them smile. FINALLY the dems are using the republican’s words against them instead of staying silent. The truth will set us free from the authoritarian republicans and white “Christian” nationalists who’ve been running this country for decades. Bravo Kamala, bravo!
Great to hear! And yes, agree, it's a good feeling. Finally!!
Yes! It’s about time that we take back the freedom speech and the way it is patriotic to defend your freedoms! What a glorious time to be alive!
About time indeed!
Anyone who was still undecided and then read this, will be voting for Kamala now for sure. She was good for San Francisco and as the Veep, so what's not to like?
This is brilliant. All the issues the Republicans have claimed as their own as long as I've been alive, (and I'm older than Tim Walz,) and now finally they're being called out on just how little they actually care about those issues.
I have to say one thing about Trump. He ripped off the Republican Mask of Family, Law & Order, and Patriotism to show the ugliness that's been growing underneath for decades. Finally the real Democratic Party is back!
Great work!
Also, Speaker Mike Johnson is a putz.
And a dweeb.
And still dangerous.
Thank you. Well-written and full of hope for the future.
Thanks!
Best thing I've ever seen on Harris. Thanks. The Nevada speech brought me to tears.
She is a political talent that I don't think people are quite appreciating.
This was a great piece! I have watched almost every rally she has done since picking Walz and they just get better and better. I was disillusioned with Biden because he wasn't fighting back forcefully enough against the lies and delusions from the Trump camp, but Kamala has completely handicapped them by refusing to engage their bullshit and forcing the media to finally acknoledge how weird and self centered Trump is. The republicans have been gaslighting us all for decades and I am so sick of it. Hope there is a blue wave in November thstvwashes away this scum from public life once and for all.
Blue wave? I’m hoping for a blue tsunami. Wash away any chance of regression and codify our human rights into the constitution.
That was my worry about Biden. I love him and what he's been doing but he wasn't attacking the Republican hypocrisy. I think he was handicapped by years of polite negotiating in the Senate before they went MAGA. Harris isn't holding back. This is truly Making America Great.
What we are witnessing here is Kamala Harris flipping the script as only the quick brain of a well trained and practiced prosecutor could in cross-examination and closing arguments. Harris goes for the conviction; the voters are the jury.
Really good thoughts! LOVE AND TRUTH ABIDE, all else is just melting away, as it always has.
Thank you, Todd Beeton. You’ve summed up very well the miraculous change that has happened in a few short weeks. I was in complete despair, even though I supported Joe Biden fervently. I have hope again now because of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
So nice to smile cheerfully when reading what our next President envisions for the future. I love the hope & the enthusiasm Kamala engenders. I was so depressed in 2016 when the results rolled in. President Biden rose to the occasion in 2020. Now President Harris can lead us into a caring future. 🤩
Nice essay, Todd! Well organized and thought out with the Receipts! I will be sharing! Thank you!
Thanks, Jan!