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mfcorey1

(11,061 posts)
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:20 AM Mar 2020

Biden receives Secret Service protection

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(CNN)Former Vice President Joe Biden received Secret Service protection starting Tuesday, sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
The development comes with Biden knocked off the campaign trail amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, instead holding online events for voters and donors.

"The U.S. Secret Service can confirm Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, Chad F. Wolf, along with the Congressional Advisory Committee has authorized that the Secret Service provide physical protection for presidential candidate, former vice president Joseph Biden," a Secret Service spokesperson said in a statement. "As a matter of practice and for operational security reasons, the Secret Service does not discuss our protectees, protective means, methods and or protective responsibilities."
Biden's Secret Service code name will be "Celtic," according to two sources familiar with matter, which was his code name as vice president.

Biden's campaign would not confirm that he is receiving Secret Service protection or comment on the matter.
"We do not comment on security measures," said TJ Ducklo, a spokesman for Biden.
Former vice presidents receive protection for six months after they leave office, which means Biden's Secret Service protection ended in mid-2017.
On the campaign trail, Biden has consistently had private security nearby, and larger venues for campaign rallies like high school gymnasiums often have local police or private security on hand as well.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/17/politics/joe-biden-gets-secret-service-protection/index.html

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Biden receives Secret Service protection (Original Post) mfcorey1 Mar 2020 OP
Good. n/t Laelth Mar 2020 #1
K&R for this good news DarthDem Mar 2020 #2
Good. treestar Mar 2020 #3
LOL BidenBacker Mar 2020 #4
Hey Ducklo! docgee Mar 2020 #31
God help us BidenBacker Mar 2020 #36
Excellent news! Mike 03 Mar 2020 #5
Excellent IronLionZion Mar 2020 #6
Code name "Celtic"? That's intriguing. FailureToCommunicate Mar 2020 #7
Was that his VP name? Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #10
Yes... nt Blasphemer Mar 2020 #13
I thought so. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #16
Yes, but I am curious why that's his nickname. FailureToCommunicate Mar 2020 #18
He is of Irish descent...so am I with a maiden name of Kennedy...consider the Celtic cross...I had Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #19
Erin go Bragh FailureToCommunicate Mar 2020 #22
Ireland forever or until the end of time... Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #30
My ggrandfather was from Contae an Chlir, family name is McGowan. Just fairly recently, found out The_REAL_Ecumenist Mar 2020 #32
Great to meet you also...in Free Ireland as my Grandpa called it , the kids learn Gaelic. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #45
but is is Seltic or Keltic? mikelgb Mar 2020 #14
Keltic Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #20
As opposed to the Boston "Seltics". luvtheGWN Mar 2020 #33
I don't know but my Grandpa and my hubs Mom and Dad were all from Ireland and that is how they Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #34
Because Americans are ignorant to foreign languages. GulfCoast66 Mar 2020 #44
Biden is of Irish descent. nt Blue_true Mar 2020 #23
Yes, I knew that. Just wondering if there was some other reason, beyond the FailureToCommunicate Mar 2020 #24
Maybe. But it is good to see he has too level protection now. Blue_true Mar 2020 #26
They could always call him "Bushmills" for his code name BidenBacker Mar 2020 #28
Sure. That'd be a much better choice then this one... FailureToCommunicate Mar 2020 #37
LOL...good one BidenBacker Mar 2020 #42
Good mcar Mar 2020 #8
Excellent, those sunrise or sunshine whatever the hell they call themselves hit Symone Sanders on Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #9
Good blue-wave Mar 2020 #11
Good.. About time... Iamaartist Mar 2020 #12
Good. He needs protection from Bernie's flailing arms. They are dangerous! n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #15
Joe definitely needs it NCProgressive Mar 2020 #17
Did Bernie get it too? showblue22 Mar 2020 #21
I don't think Bernie got it, nor did he ask for it, I think. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2020 #39
Good! William769 Mar 2020 #25
Very good! Dem2theMax Mar 2020 #27
Good news gademocrat7 Mar 2020 #29
About time!! SiliconValley_Dem Mar 2020 #35
LOL re: Bernie onetexan Mar 2020 #38
Excellent! Cha Mar 2020 #40
Good!! healthnut7 Mar 2020 #41
I hope they make Symone Sanders an honorary one. nolabear Mar 2020 #43
 

DarthDem

(5,365 posts)
2. K&R for this good news
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:23 AM
Mar 2020

I was concerned this might be politicized.
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BidenBacker

(1,089 posts)
4. LOL
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:26 AM
Mar 2020
Biden's campaign would not confirm that he is receiving Secret Service protection or comment on the matter.
"We do not comment on security measures," said TJ Ducklo, a spokesman for Biden.


Glad this guy is a Biden spokesman and not a Secret Service guy assigned to protect him.

Don't think I'd feel all that safe if I had an agent named "Ducklo" protecting me.
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docgee

(870 posts)
31. Hey Ducklo!
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 12:15 PM
Mar 2020

Everyone hits the floor.

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BidenBacker

(1,089 posts)
36. God help us
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 01:32 PM
Mar 2020

if Ducklo's partner is named Runaway.

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IronLionZion

(46,997 posts)
6. Excellent
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:38 AM
Mar 2020

We don't any more angry gunners getting up in his face. Or vegans for Jill to tackle

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FailureToCommunicate

(14,329 posts)
7. Code name "Celtic"? That's intriguing.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:39 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

FailureToCommunicate

(14,329 posts)
18. Yes, but I am curious why that's his nickname.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 11:07 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Demsrule86

(71,024 posts)
19. He is of Irish descent...so am I with a maiden name of Kennedy...consider the Celtic cross...I had
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 11:15 AM
Mar 2020

one hanging on the wall in the old house...can't find it...still unpacking. It describes...the Irish, the Welsh, the Sottish,the Cornish etc. It is an ancient language and Gaelic comes from it.

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FailureToCommunicate

(14,329 posts)
22. Erin go Bragh
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 11:29 AM
Mar 2020
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Demsrule86

(71,024 posts)
30. Ireland forever or until the end of time...
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 12:14 PM
Mar 2020

You get it...do you have a claddagh ring? It was my hubs and my wedding bands.

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The_REAL_Ecumenist

(882 posts)
32. My ggrandfather was from Contae an Chlir, family name is McGowan. Just fairly recently, found out
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 12:19 PM
Mar 2020

that PART of my bloodline is Irish, Scottish, Welsh & Manx. Here's the surprisingly common twist, (at least here in the America), I'm "African American", Well, mostly? Kinda...lol! My mom's mother was a natural redhead, as in MAUREEN O'HARA red. GGreatpa Will was married to GGrammy Melissa, who was metis, she was at least 50% mikosukee & was black as a moonless night, BEE-YOU-TEE-FUL. Had hair that was almost ANKLE length UNSTRAIGHTENED.

You'd be surprised at the numbers of Black folks who have ALOT of Celtic Blood flowing in their veins. I literally don't know ANY African Americans whose family has been here at least 120 years who have Irish &/or Scottish blood. Right glad tameetcha, Demsrule86. Hope to get to know you more. I've decided to learn Irish Gaelic. My GGrandfather spoke it fluently, though my grandmother & her 11 siblings never learned it. I did, however find out that my mom & her 2 exant siblings, (at that time before my Aunt was born), did NOT speak English as children but MIXTEC! This was right after my mom passed away suddenly. I knew we had ALOT of family in Oaxaca state & HAVE had them since before Slavery was defeated here but mom never told me about that. Anyway, it's nice to read someone who seems to know more than the average American about Celtic history & culture...

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Demsrule86

(71,024 posts)
45. Great to meet you also...in Free Ireland as my Grandpa called it , the kids learn Gaelic.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 10:41 AM
Mar 2020

My hubs family immigrated in the late 40's...he is the youngest in a long line of siblings...His Mom ran away from home to marry his Dad...her family were Methodists and did not approve his 'wild' ways (playing cards, dancing and the drink). Celtic history is fascinating regardless of whether you have a drop of Celtic blood IMHO...and it is full of magic as well.

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mikelgb

(6,021 posts)
14. but is is Seltic or Keltic?
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:48 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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luvtheGWN

(1,343 posts)
33. As opposed to the Boston "Seltics".
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 12:24 PM
Mar 2020

I've always wondered why the Celtics pronounce it with "S" instead of "K". Anyone know?

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Undecided
 

Demsrule86

(71,024 posts)
34. I don't know but my Grandpa and my hubs Mom and Dad were all from Ireland and that is how they
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 12:45 PM
Mar 2020

pronounced...I found out also that they don't pronounce the 'h' in words and actually say 'tank you'.

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GulfCoast66

(11,949 posts)
44. Because Americans are ignorant to foreign languages.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 08:00 PM
Mar 2020

And newly arrived immigrants went with the flow.

There is a small city in Kentucky near Lexington named in honor of the French help in the revolution spelled Versailles. It is universally pronounced Ver-Sails. When a real Kentuckian pronounces it they really stress the two syllables of Sails. So it is pronounced Ver-sa-ills. Most hick sounding thing I had ever heard when I moved there for college. I actually asked about it using the French pronunciation and was asked what I was talking about. As a Louisianan I was horrified.

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Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
23. Biden is of Irish descent. nt
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 11:38 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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FailureToCommunicate

(14,329 posts)
24. Yes, I knew that. Just wondering if there was some other reason, beyond the
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 11:41 AM
Mar 2020

obvious, that Biden was nicknamed that.

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Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
26. Maybe. But it is good to see he has too level protection now.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 11:56 AM
Mar 2020

I don't know what the procedure is once protection has been requested, but I would be surprised if Truml had any role, given that the request was granted.

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BidenBacker

(1,089 posts)
28. They could always call him "Bushmills" for his code name
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 12:00 PM
Mar 2020

Not much into whiskey but their Irish single malt goes down smooth and will put you on your ass in a hurry if you're not careful.

Kinda like what Joe's gonna do to Trump in November.

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FailureToCommunicate

(14,329 posts)
37. Sure. That'd be a much better choice then this one...
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 01:33 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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BidenBacker

(1,089 posts)
42. LOL...good one
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 02:53 PM
Mar 2020

Secret Service: "Heads up, everybody...Sheep Dip is on the move."

But no self-respecting Irishman drinks Scotch, does he?

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Demsrule86

(71,024 posts)
9. Excellent, those sunrise or sunshine whatever the hell they call themselves hit Symone Sanders on
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 09:40 AM
Mar 2020

head and knocked her down in Michigan...they should have be charged with assault. Tired of this shit. And yes they are Sanders supporters. This seems like a relatively harmless group but there are others out there Trumpers who might think the key to Trump winning is to sideline Biden.

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zackymilly

(2,375 posts)
15. Good. He needs protection from Bernie's flailing arms. They are dangerous! n/t
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 10:01 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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NCProgressive

(1,315 posts)
17. Joe definitely needs it
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 10:03 AM
Mar 2020

He is facing nutcases on far right and far left simultaneously.

Please please please protect Joe the next POTUS

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showblue22

(1,026 posts)
21. Did Bernie get it too?
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 11:21 AM
Mar 2020

Or is it only for the presumptive nominee?

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CaliforniaPeggy

(152,169 posts)
39. I don't think Bernie got it, nor did he ask for it, I think. n/t
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 02:16 PM
Mar 2020
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Dem2theMax

(10,302 posts)
27. Very good!
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 11:58 AM
Mar 2020

Our next President needs to be safe. November can't get here fast enough. For so many reasons.

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SiliconValley_Dem

(1,656 posts)
35. About time!!
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 12:46 PM
Mar 2020

Bernie gets an invisibility cloak

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nolabear

(43,224 posts)
43. I hope they make Symone Sanders an honorary one.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 02:56 PM
Mar 2020

You pretty much have to go through her to get to Joe anyway!

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