Heads up Bidenites - Joe will be on in 1/2 hr (10 EST)

[jillan]

to say goodbye to the Senate :(

CSpan 2, but I imagine all the networks will be covering it.


Make sure you check out Tay Tay's thread. She has noted another possible Biden sighting.

[TayTay]

1. Not a Biden sighting, but

How nice it can be to hear others say how much they appreciate you and your work. It can be rare to hear that in life and even rarer in politics.

Perhaps a tissue or two should be near at hand.

[jillan]

2. Awww - I definitely want to hear that.

Thank you so much for letting us know about all of this. ((hugs))

How's your new job? Still working for a certain politician?

[TayTay]

3. No, I am not.

All things come to an end, and that is also true for the 2008 campaign. (There were those of us who doubted this would ever happen, lol, but it did.)

I will let you know what is next for me. I am sure that you join me in the extreme joy of watching the new Democratic team take charge. This is what we worked for and it is profoundly gratifying to see our hopes being given voice in this new government.

And thank you for your kind words. I appreciate them.

[jillan]

4. "extreme joy" - a perfect way to sum up my feelings.

I have so much hope for Obama and this new administration.

[jillan]

5. Hillary follows Biden.

[jillan]

6. Kaufmann getting sworn in today. n/t

[TayTay]

7. Hmmm, I sense a disturbance in the force here

As is often the case in the Senate, schedules change. I just heard Sen. Reid state today's schedule. I hope that there are other floor speeches today, but I am no longer sure of that.

Sigh, the Senate is a dynamic place in terms of schedule. We can but live with it.

[jillan]

8. The one change I would like to see in DC right now

is for Reid to be replaced.

[jillan]

9. McConnell actually saying kinder words about Biden than Reid.

Even teasing him about his locquashisness (spelling?!?!)

McConnell also talked about important legislation he has worked with Joe.

Very sincere, even a little emotional.

I'm pleasantly surprised.

[TayTay]

10. My last intrusion on you for today. Where to find this video

C-Span has an outstanding video service that places the entire US House or Senate proceedings into a searchable database.

Those of you unable to watch this live on C-Span2 can access the speech anytime on C-Span

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/congress/?q=node/77539&hors=s

[jillan]

13. Thanks for all the info Tay Tay!

You're the best. :)

[jillan]

11. -----

:loveya:

[jillan]

12. Joe telling stories about his experiences

but he could shorten it a bit....

Eh - maybe he is just enjoying his last minutes giving his final speech on the Senate floor as a Senator.

[Jennicut]

17. He looked like he didn't want to leave. Sentimental Joe.

[jillan]

14. Make sure you have tissues for the last few minutes of his speech.

[Muttocracy]

15. oh, phooey, I spaced out and missed it - hope c-span archives it - watching carper now. nt

[jillan]

16. What you really need to watch is the last few minutes.

He spoke for 45 minutes :P but it's the last few minutes that summed up his whole career.

[Muttocracy]

18. well, I say he's entitled - think how many years and colleagues to cover!! nt

[jillan]

19. Definitely - but it was the last few minutes on how his career

has come full circle, that sent chills up my spine.

I just love this guy. He really has a way with words.

[Muttocracy]

22. I teared up multiple times - a beautiful speech. nt

[jillan]

20. Courtesy of Clio - Biden's last sentence--

"I came here to fight for civil rights...."

"and I leave you to serve our Nation's first African American President. The 'arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.' ..... I yield the floor."

Beautifully said.

[PatSeg]

21. That is so perfect!