Obama said on more than one occasion that one of the things he loves about Biden is his optimism.
Biden has a well-deserved reputation as someone willing to offer comfort and support to Americans who are grieving. But, while also acknowledging their awful pain and suffering, Biden offers optimism that things will get better. You can see it in this letter he wrote to a constituent.
“I know, with faith and family to help, that you will reach that day of healing, when you can remember your husband and smile, with joy for what he shared with you and for his enduring spirit.”
Biden is an optimist by nature. Despite the awful things he has lived through — or maybe because of them — he knows that life can improve and that people can heal. That belief goes to the core of who he is.
When things are really difficult, an optimist doesn’t quit. When things are difficult, an optimist assumes that there is some way out and keeps searching until he or she finds it.
And when people need hope, an optimist is there to provide leadership that moves people forward.
And we see that optimism in him now, even in these tough times. Just read his own words during his last town hall:
When I said I was running because I wanted to unify the country, people said, "Well, those are the old days." Well, we'd better be able to do it again.
.......Usually, you know, the President, in my view, with all due respect, it's been divide and conquer, the way he does better if he splits us and where there's division.
And I think people need hope. I think -- look, George, I've never been more optimistic of the prospects for this country than I am today. And I really mean that. I think the people are ready. They understand what's at stake. And it's not about Democrat or Republican.
If I get elected, you know, I'm going to be -- I'm running as a proud Democrat, but I'm going to be an American president. I'm going to take care of those that voted against me as well as those who voted for me, for real. That's what presidents do. We've got to heal this nation, because we have the greatest opportunity of any country in the world to own the 21st century. And we can't do it divided.”
Joe Biden has an optimistic vision.
Joe Biden will be a great president.