Democratic Primaries

sheshe2

(88,091 posts) Fri Aug 9, 2019, 10:45 PM Aug 2019

"I had this impulse to hug him, so I did. And I cried. I think I even got tears on the VP's jacket!"

"I had this impulse to hug him, so I did. And I cried. I think I even got tears on the Vice President's suit jacket! ... I am hugging the man who will help me and help our President move forward."
—Kobe

“Keep the faith”
By Zara Rahim on October 3, 2012

Standing at the back of a packed high school gym as Vice President Biden finished speaking in Ft. Myers, Florida, on Saturday was 15-year-old Kobe Groce. He cradled a "Forward" sign, hoping to get the Vice President to sign it for his brother, Kaelin. After unsuccessfully trying to make it to the front of the event, a staff member asked if he could help. Kobe told his story, and the staffer left for a moment and came back, saying simply: "The Vice President would like to meet you."

"I turned around and looked back at my mother as I was walking with the staffer in disbelief—I didn't know how to react. I was about to meet the man that helped make my life so much better.

"My mother, Jessica, raised us as a single mother. She's a teacher and has worked so hard to support her four children. I wanted the Vice President to know that yes, we are definitely better off than we were four years ago. My family has received the tax cuts for the middle class that the President and Vice President passed, and it has helped us tremendously.

"The President and Vice President have gone above and beyond for people like me and my family, and they stand for things like keeping school affordable. My older brother uses Pell Grants and college loans to be able to afford school, and I'm thankful for that. I want to be able to go to Florida State University one day, and now I know I don't have to worry about being able to afford it. Life would not be the way it is today if they hadn't taken office four years ago.

"The Vice President approached me and I was introduced to him as a ‘special guest.’ I was overwhelmed with different emotions. I had this impulse to hug him, so I did. And I cried. I think I even got tears on the Vice President's suit jacket! I met someone who has done so much for my family without even knowing us, and that was an incredible, overwhelming feeling. I felt like he really heard me, like he knew who I was. I am hugging the man who will help me and help our President move forward."

more here...
http://www.barackobama.com/news/entry/keep-the-faith?source=read-more

I have been looking for this picture for a few days, and voila. I found it here.

Thanks and a hat tip to Kadie.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1251116362

Thank you Joe Biden.

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

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"I had this impulse to hug him, so I did. And I cried. I think I even got tears on the VP's jacket!" (Original Post) sheshe2 Aug 2019 OP

Tears of happiness. Cracklin Charlie Aug 2019 #1

The majority DownriverDem Aug 2019 #34

The link goes to a different website. procon Aug 2019 #2

I saw that. sheshe2 Aug 2019 #6

Correction. sheshe2 Aug 2019 #7

K&R! betsuni Aug 2019 #3

That's a wonderfully sweet story from Kobe Groce, she! Cha Aug 2019 #4

You are welcome, Cha. sheshe2 Aug 2019 #8

What a brilliant time Cha Aug 2019 #9

This so reflects what kind of man PatSeg Aug 2019 #27

That's a beautiful story. lapucelle Aug 2019 #5

It was very long ago, lapucelle. sheshe2 Aug 2019 #12

K&R!! quickesst Aug 2019 #10

Compare and contrast Bayard Aug 2019 #11

"Malicious" sheshe2 Aug 2019 #14

K&R MustLoveBeagles Aug 2019 #13

Love that one! ucrdem Aug 2019 #15

Found it in your journal along with the link. sheshe2 Aug 2019 #17

LOL, wish I'd thought of that! ucrdem Aug 2019 #21

I have tried to turn mine off. sheshe2 Aug 2019 #23

What a wonderful photo and story! Thanks for posting this OP! highplainsdem Aug 2019 #16

You are welcome. sheshe2 Aug 2019 #19

Thank you sheshe. Moved by this young man. People could feel the Obama administration cared emmaverybo Aug 2019 #18

I love them both. sheshe2 Aug 2019 #20

Now that is a great photo. ucrdem Aug 2019 #22

Still rooting for Warren here. sheshe2 Aug 2019 #25

Well that would be a table for six ucrdem Aug 2019 #30

Ha! sheshe2 Aug 2019 #31

Wow.. that is an epic classic photo of the Cha Aug 2019 #24

Hey! sheshe2 Aug 2019 #26

This captures what you just said. Wow! Love all four. emmaverybo Aug 2019 #29

Thank you for posting this Gothmog Aug 2019 #28

wow thats nice.. i mis-read the date and was totally confused at first.. samnsara Aug 2019 #32

Beautiful. brer cat Aug 2019 #33

A very touching post Vegas Roller Aug 2019 #35

Thank you, Vegas Roller. sheshe2 Aug 2019 #37

K&R nt NYMinute Aug 2019 #36

Time for a high kick, she! Cha Aug 2019 #38

THANK YOU! sheshe2 Aug 2019 #39

Seriously? Cha Aug 2019 #40

IF FIDDLING DOESN'T WORK? sheshe2 Aug 2019 #41

Try this.. Cha Aug 2019 #42

Or I wonder if rebooting Cha Aug 2019 #43

Yes, Thank you, Cha Aug 2019 #44

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)

1. Tears of happiness.

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 10:54 PM

Aug 2019

You think Joe could feel that young man’s happiness?

You think Trump would have gone anywhere near that young man?
His loss.

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

DownriverDem

(6,678 posts)

34. The majority

Reply to Cracklin Charlie (Reply #1)

Sat Aug 10, 2019, 09:10 AM

Aug 2019

in the polls think Biden is the one to beat trump. So do I.

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

procon

(15,805 posts)

2. The link goes to a different website.

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 10:55 PM

Aug 2019

Can you fix it? I'd really like to read the whole story.

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

sheshe2

(88,091 posts)

6. I saw that.

Reply to procon (Reply #2)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:00 PM

Aug 2019

It is an old post by Kadie, 2013.

I can try to find the original one.

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

sheshe2

(88,091 posts)

7. Correction.

Reply to procon (Reply #2)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:05 PM

Aug 2019

It was posted in 2012.

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

betsuni

(27,300 posts)

3. K&R!

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 10:56 PM

Aug 2019

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

Cha

(305,823 posts)

4. That's a wonderfully sweet story from Kobe Groce, she!

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 10:57 PM

Aug 2019

What a beautiful, thoughtful young man!

"The Vice President approached me and I was introduced to him as a ‘special guest.’ I was overwhelmed with different emotions. I had this impulse to hug him, so I did. And I cried. I think I even got tears on the Vice President's suit jacket! I met someone who has done so much for my family without even knowing us, and that was an incredible, overwhelming feeling. I felt like he really heard me, like he knew who I was. I am hugging the man who will help me and help our President move forward."

"I had this impulse to hug him, so I did. And I cried. I think I even got tears on the Vice President's suit jacket! ... I am hugging the man who will help me and help our President move forward."
—Kobe

Mahalo, she! Kobe was so grateful for our President Obama and Vice President Biden.. like so many us were/are!

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

sheshe2

(88,091 posts)

8. You are welcome, Cha.

Reply to Cha (Reply #4)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:06 PM

Aug 2019

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

Cha

(305,823 posts)

9. What a brilliant time

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #8)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:08 PM

Aug 2019

to find it.. Your timing is impeccable!

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

PatSeg

(49,754 posts)

27. This so reflects what kind of man

Reply to Cha (Reply #4)

Sat Aug 10, 2019, 12:27 AM

Aug 2019

Joe Biden is.

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

lapucelle

(19,555 posts)

5. That's a beautiful story.

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 10:59 PM

Aug 2019

It all seems so long ago.

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

sheshe2

(88,091 posts)

12. It was very long ago, lapucelle.

Reply to lapucelle (Reply #5)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:14 PM

Aug 2019

It was back when we actually had caring human beings in the WH. Beings that truly cared for this country and ALL her people. There was intelligent thought, progressive ideas and love and laughter. We had allies that would have our back at a moments notice.

Gone now. All of it gone.

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

quickesst

(6,309 posts)

10. K&R!!

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:11 PM

Aug 2019

A beautiful moment in time. This is who Joe Biden is.

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

Bayard

(24,145 posts)

11. Compare and contrast

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:13 PM

Aug 2019

This picture, and the one of tRump and Malicious, holding the orphaned baby in El Paso.

Who looks more human?

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

sheshe2

(88,091 posts)

14. "Malicious"

Reply to Bayard (Reply #11)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:22 PM

Aug 2019

Perfect.

We had...

Hard stretch to think of Mother and the Other ( I am being really nice here) bonding like this.

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

MustLoveBeagles

(12,690 posts)

13. K&R

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:18 PM

Aug 2019

Thanks sheshe

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

ucrdem

(15,720 posts)

15. Love that one!

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:25 PM

Aug 2019

thanks for finding this sheshe!

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

sheshe2

(88,091 posts)

17. Found it in your journal along with the link.

Reply to ucrdem (Reply #15)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:39 PM

Aug 2019

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

ucrdem

(15,720 posts)

21. LOL, wish I'd thought of that!

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #17)

Sat Aug 10, 2019, 12:00 AM

Aug 2019

Gotta love DU auto-journal!

Backatcha!

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

sheshe2

(88,091 posts)

23. I have tried to turn mine off.

Reply to ucrdem (Reply #21)

Sat Aug 10, 2019, 12:07 AM

Aug 2019

I never knew it was on in the first place. Until assholes at DI started to ridicule me.

Luv ya!

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

highplainsdem

(52,786 posts)

16. What a wonderful photo and story! Thanks for posting this OP!

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:39 PM

Aug 2019

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

sheshe2

(88,091 posts)

19. You are welcome.

Reply to highplainsdem (Reply #16)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:43 PM

Aug 2019

I may have a favorite....however I support many of the candidates.

Not all, yet many. I WILL vote for any of them in the GD.

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

emmaverybo

(8,147 posts)

18. Thank you sheshe. Moved by this young man. People could feel the Obama administration cared

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:41 PM

Aug 2019

about them sincerely. I feel an honest bonding going on in this beautiful picture.

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

sheshe2

(88,091 posts)

20. I love them both.

Reply to emmaverybo (Reply #18)

Fri Aug 9, 2019, 11:49 PM

Aug 2019

They served us well as did the strong women that stood with them.

What a magnificent team they were. Truly magnificent.

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

ucrdem

(15,720 posts)

22. Now that is a great photo.

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #20)

Sat Aug 10, 2019, 12:01 AM

Aug 2019

I bet Barack and Michelle will be Joe's first guests! And frequent too I hope!

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

sheshe2

(88,091 posts)

25. Still rooting for Warren here.

Reply to ucrdem (Reply #22)

Sat Aug 10, 2019, 12:21 AM

Aug 2019

Yet will always root for the home team. I love many of them.

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

ucrdem

(15,720 posts)

30. Well that would be a table for six

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #25)

Sat Aug 10, 2019, 12:37 AM

Aug 2019

I think there's room in the WH dining room!

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

sheshe2

(88,091 posts)

31. Ha!

Reply to ucrdem (Reply #30)

Sat Aug 10, 2019, 12:40 AM

Aug 2019

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

Cha

(305,823 posts)

24. Wow.. that is an epic classic photo of the

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #20)

Sat Aug 10, 2019, 12:13 AM

Aug 2019

brilliant team of President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle, Vice President Biden and Second Lady Dr Jill Biden!

Mahalo, she!

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

sheshe2

(88,091 posts)

26. Hey!

Reply to Cha (Reply #24)

Sat Aug 10, 2019, 12:23 AM

Aug 2019

I miss them.

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

emmaverybo

(8,147 posts)

29. This captures what you just said. Wow! Love all four.

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #20)

Sat Aug 10, 2019, 12:33 AM

Aug 2019

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

Gothmog

(155,396 posts)

28. Thank you for posting this

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Sat Aug 10, 2019, 12:28 AM

Aug 2019

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

samnsara

(18,296 posts)

32. wow thats nice.. i mis-read the date and was totally confused at first..

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Sat Aug 10, 2019, 05:59 AM

Aug 2019

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

brer cat

(26,469 posts)

33. Beautiful.

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Sat Aug 10, 2019, 06:57 AM

Aug 2019

K&R

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

Vegas Roller

(704 posts)

35. A very touching post

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Sat Aug 10, 2019, 10:15 AM

Aug 2019

Thanks sheshe2

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

sheshe2

(88,091 posts)

37. Thank you, Vegas Roller.

Reply to Vegas Roller (Reply #35)

Sat Aug 10, 2019, 03:23 PM

Aug 2019

It is a very touching photograph.

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

NYMinute

(3,256 posts)

36. K&R nt

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Sat Aug 10, 2019, 10:19 AM

Aug 2019

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

Cha

(305,823 posts)

38. Time for a high kick, she!

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Mon Aug 12, 2019, 01:27 AM

Aug 2019

Mahalo again!

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

sheshe2

(88,091 posts)

39. THANK YOU!

Reply to Cha (Reply #38)

Mon Aug 12, 2019, 01:33 AM

Aug 2019

ALL CAPS, THANK YOU!

HOW DO YOU TURN OFF CAP LOCK?

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

Cha

(305,823 posts)

40. Seriously?

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #39)

Mon Aug 12, 2019, 01:36 AM

Aug 2019

I did have that problem once.. they got stuck. lol I just kept fiddling around with the Cap key and I got my keyboard back!

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

sheshe2

(88,091 posts)

41. IF FIDDLING DOESN'T WORK?

Reply to Cha (Reply #40)

Mon Aug 12, 2019, 01:56 AM

Aug 2019

I AM OFF TO BEST BUY TOMORROW!

TOMORROW IS ONLY A DAY AWAY.

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

Cha

(305,823 posts)

42. Try this..

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #41)

Mon Aug 12, 2019, 02:16 AM

Aug 2019

"Go to the Advanced Key Settings tab and then select the Press the SHIFT key. Click OK to save changes and exit. You can test it out right away on your keyboard. Enable the Caps Lock key, and instead of pressing it again to disable it, just press the Shift key."Feb 5, 2019

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/shift-key-disable-capslock/

Good Luck!