‘Restoring the First Brick of Dignity’: Biden Supporters on His Inauguration

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🗓️ 20 January 2021

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States today. Among Democrats, there is a sense of joy and hope, but also of caution and concern. We speak with a range of Mr. Biden’s supporters, including activists who had originally hoped for a more progressive ticket and longtime fans who embrace his moderation.

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0:26.0	From New York Times, I'm Michael Babaro.
0:33.0	This is a Daily.
0:39.6	For millions of Americans, the past four years have been a national trauma.
0:45.3	Today, as Joe Biden prepares to take the oath of office and become the 46th president of
0:52.2	the United States.
0:54.1	Some of his supporters are filled with hope, some with concern, but all with relief.
1:03.5	It's Wednesday, January 20th.
1:06.2	There he is.
1:07.2	Hey, Brian.
1:08.2	Hey, Michael.
1:09.2	How's it going?
1:10.2	It's been a long year, huh?
1:12.2	Has it ever?
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