“There is a great awakening going on around the country," Obama says at fund-raiser, particularly among younger people.
“We’ve got somebody who was with me every step of the way,” Obama says of Biden.
(Obama did call it "my administration" out of habit).
(Obama did call it "my administration" out of habit).
Obama talking about how Biden has been "touched by tragedy" and matching the moment of need for the nation.
Obama talking about the economic recovery, addressing H1N1 and the Ebola crisis.
In other words, perfectly on message for Biden.
In other words, perfectly on message for Biden.
"I'll be honest and hopefully Joe doesn't take offense to this. Joe's been around for a while," Obama says,
Cites tendency to look for the "new and shiny object."
But pitches Biden's experience and character.
Cites tendency to look for the "new and shiny object."
But pitches Biden's experience and character.
“Man, this is serious business,” Obama tells the virtual crowd.
Tells Biden supporters to do more.
Tells Biden supporters to do more.
More Obama: "We know what's at stake and we know we can do better."
"What's happening now is so much wider spread," Obama says, comparing now to the 1960s.
"That's exactly right," Biden can be heard whispering to himself in agreement.
"That's exactly right," Biden can be heard whispering to himself in agreement.
Getting something off his chest, Obama pokes at GOP for suddenly forgotten deficit concerns under Trump.
“Apparently only applies when there are Democratic presidents,” he says.
“Apparently only applies when there are Democratic presidents,” he says.
Obama: There’s a backlash that is fierce against change, against demographic change, against the sense of people feeling embattled and not understanding what’s happening to African Americans or women or the LGBT community or others just asking for a seat at the table
Trump, Obama says, "exploits that." (see above tweet for what he exploits)
"Look," Obama warns of Trump, "he won once."
Biden, after Obama spoke at length: “It will not surprise you. I agree with everything you said.”
“You’re right, I’m a little older Mr. President,” Biden says, telling a story about Satchel Paige pitching at age 47.
The event is scripted enough with pre-taped questions that Obama has been set up to tell the viewers the importance of donating and volunteering and talking up Biden to family.
One thing that has come through in listening to Obama here is his evident frustration with the media ecosystems that have amplified and echoed Trump.
“Love you Joe” — Obama
“Love you too, pal” — Biden
And it's over.
“Love you too, pal” — Biden
And it's over.
