And he deserves them…
It’s been a rough 10 months for the American President…..
And he does have people who appreciate him and his service….
And his efforts to try get America back to something normal….
Today it had to do the Arts……
Since the annual event began in 1978, every president has attended — except Donald Trump, who skipped it throughout his term. This year, to many attendees, especially the Democrats, Biden’s presence at the Honors in support of the arts was a signal of a return to normalcy in Washington.
It’s nice to see the presidential box once again being occupied,” 2012 honoree David Letterman told the audience. Then Letterman slyly delivered the coup de grace: “And the same with the Oval Office.”…
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Whatever political differences Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.)might have with the president were set aside on this night: “I think it’s a wonderful opportunity to see and honor people in the performing arts — I’ve always said it’s a window to your soul,” said Manchin, one of the many attending dignitaries, along with senior administration officials, billionaire donors and former honorees. “It’s important to have the leader of the free world here. It’s been a while since we had a president in the box and that’s a shame. So it’s great to have him and Jill here. They’re truly great people.”…
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The weekend is a lovefest between cultural and political heroes; the honorees bask in the tributes and sit alongside the president and first lady in the presidential box….
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While artists may lean left, Kennedy Center donors come from both parties, and have enthusiastically welcomed both Democrats and Republicans. “People love to see the president of the United States — regardless of who he is,” said Kennedy Center Chairman David Rubenstein….
Note…
No Trump didn’t show for this show…..
It wasn’t about him?
image…Biden speaks during the Kennedy Center honorees reception in the White House. (Al Drago/Bloomberg)