Before we get into the next presidential administration, I want to recall the well-deserved praise exhibited at the Democratic National Convention for President Joe Biden. I hope he was able to feel the love and admiration of fellow party members despite the hurt and disappointment he must have felt by being strongly encouraged to give up his bid for a second term.
Despite the fact that Congress blocked his progress by locking the door on many of his initiatives and policies, he kept banging on that door and trying to find another entrance. Besieged and bloodied, he persisted.
He tried to do a course correction to bring the nation in line with its ideals and to take care of the basics that affected not only the nation and what we see as a democracy, but to propose policies that would ensure deserved benefits for those who work for a wage. In his cabinet selections and judicial appointments, he had the courage to address the negative impact of past prejudices and hatred.
Most impressive has been his drive to keep the promises he made. Many of his policies that support his promises regarding infrastructure and job creation will not be realized until well after his administration ends. I hope history will give him the credit he deserves.
I encourage us to take the time to read about the policies that will have the Biden fingerprints on them. President Biden deserves credit for what he accomplished and for what he set in motion that may come to fruition in the future.
I thank President Biden for the sacrifices he made in giving so much of his life to the ideals and promises of this nation and for doing his best in the short time he had to get the job done.
Gwen Dungy 