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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

PatSeg

(50,747 posts)
5. He has been reciting this poem publicly for years
Wed Mar 11, 2020, 11:41 AM
Mar 2020

Clearly one of his favorite poets. I think the poem was included in his book "Promises to Keep". Joe used to poetry to help him overcome his chronic stutter. He has more heart than any politician I've ever seen.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

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Best poet ever Soph0571 Mar 2020 #1
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He has been reciting this poem publicly for years PatSeg Mar 2020 #5
Hope! Lulu KC Mar 2020 #6
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