If I'm daring to raise my head above the parapet and post an OP for the first time in months...

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32. I'm raising my head again for the first time in YEARS ~

And only ventured over to DU to see what the response to the interview was.

I was a Biden for President person in 2008 and for those very reasons Colbert cited -- when you listen to Joe, you know you're hearing Joe, not a parsed, political answer. That became clear to me during the first debates in 2007 and they all -- including Obama and Hillary -- answered with the correct political responses. Not Joe. And, have to give a nod to Gravel, he was a trip!

But with all the ugliness coming to the fore evidenced by the support of Trump, I'm not sure our country wants and supports a GOOD person this time around. But I didn't think our country would elect a Black president in 2008, either, so who knows?

The combination of Colbert's heartfelt interview and Joe's heartfelt responses was one of the most moving pieces I've seen in years. Honestly, since Joe spoke about Veterans Benefits (lack of!) at a small group of government medical personnel in 2007 which obviously made an impression on me.

I'm hoping last night's exchange might have "introduced" Joe to an audience that hasn't really paid attention to him before and cause them to take him seriously if this is the path he chooses to take

So much credit goes to Colbert, and a always, much respect and love for Joe.

Thank you for posting this