Biden did NOT sound sick tonight. He sounded like someone who spent all day talking to supporters &

[highplainsdem]

allies across the country.

Not at all surprising he'd be clearing his throat giving that addresss.

[dalton99a]

1. Yep.

[ananda]

2. I was wondering whether he's been using his voice too much.

It was a good speech regardless.

[malaise]

3. Yep - needed a eucalyptus mint or water

Great address to the nation

[elleng]

4. AND the cold weather has arrived,

resulting in body defending itself with additional lubrication.

[Mme. Defarge]

5. This is how a person who actually does real work

sometimes sounds.

[Siwsan]

6. He should try some hot tea with honey and lemon before he gives a speech

They soothe the throat and smooth the voice.

[cwydro]

7. Yeah, some of these threads are kind of interesting, though perhaps not surprising.

I had the virus in August. “Clearing my throat” was not one of my symptoms. At all.

[JI7]

8. Bill Clinton and John Kerry had the same issues

I saw a small clip and he didn't look sick at all.

[MustLoveBeagles]

9. +1

I think people are focusing way too much on that and not enough on Biden delivering a can of whoop ass on Cheetolini.

[bluestarone]

10. His speech was GREAT!

Scratchy throat worried me some, but maybe was just needing water!

[Freethinker65]

11. Yep. Seems to cough after using a forceful louder for emphasis voice tone

Not coughing when back to regular Biden tone.


Did not seem like a deep cough at all. Surprised more didn't comment on his obvious change in gait. He broke his foot playing with his dog.

[SharonClark]

12. Who said he sounded sick?

[cwydro]

16. Check out some of the threads.

More than a few.

[ProfessorGAC]

13. Agreed!

That sounded like laryngitis to me.
I didn't hear a lack of wind. Just a tired larynx that wouldn't cooperate.

[Cha]

14. TY! It's So Minor Compared

to what he is saying!

[bdamomma]

15. I love how

Dr. Jill gave him a hug.

Can we breathe now???

[highplainsdem]

25. I loved that, too.

[SallyHemmings]

17. A man who has spent too much time on

Seditious nonsense..

[Judi Lynn]

18. Unbelievable that anyone should have focused on the quality of his voice, rather than his speech.

Everything he said was unbelievable important, incredibly pointed, and proper, and praise-worthy. He spoke brilliantly, courageously, instelligently, eloquently. I was astonished hearing how his address played out.

Had not been here this afternoon, just looked in to see how enthusiastic, and elated and proud the Democrats would be and nearly swallowed my tongue.

Jesus H Christ on a broomstick.

Has no one ever been so enraged over time than when he/she tried to speak his/her voice was thick with emotion? Who has been so dead spiritually he/she would evaluate the tone of delivery rather than what the message was?

I haven't read any of the comments beyond this thread, was horrified to see the first post. What the ####?

I am impressed beyond belief by someone I already respected. Bless Joe Biden. I treasure every word he spoke.

[highplainsdem]

19. +1,000,000,000,000

[Judi Lynn]

20. Now I've learned what else has been said, I will be warned. Giving those comments a WIDE berth!

Don't want to "splode" when I am feeling so damned awed by the impeccable Joe Biden.

Thank you!

He's there when his country needs him.

[mcar]

21. Could be allergies, too

My chronic allergies have my throat constantly dry and scratchy. It's been worse this year than in the last 20.

[Blue_true]

27. I have a hereditary issue that on occasion causes me to constantly clear my throat.

I inherited from my Mom and a couple of my siblings have the issue also. At times, it could seem to an observer that I have a cold or the flu.

[FloridaBlues]

22. Don't think he was sick he does have a cough probably sinus issues.

Plus he must be talking a lot of hours most days things like coughing can happen.

[Rice4VP]

23. He coughs to clears his throat all of the time

[Wounded Bear]

24. Hell, I remember Bill Clinton...he could hardly talk in Nov/Dec 1992.

Politicians often develop sore throats at the end of their campaigns.

Nothingburger.

[sarcasmo]

26. Kick for sanity.

[jalan48]

28. He didn't sound sick to me.