‘See You Sometime’: Democrats Ditch Biden To Attend Joni Mitchell Concert

Eleven House Democrats skipped President Joe Biden’s speech at a House Democratic Retreat so they could attend a concert in honor of Joni Mitchell, who was awarded the Gershwin Prize For Popular Song 2023.

Representatives Maxwell Frost (Fla.), Earl Blumenauer(Ore.), Steve Cohen, (Tenn.), Dan Kildee [Mich.], Mark Takano (“Calif.”), Andy Kim (N.J.), Katie Porter” (Calif.), Pramila Japal (Wash.), Lloyd Doggett “Texas”) and Hillary Scholten (“Mich.”) all turned out Wednesday night to see Mitchell sing. “Both Sides,” “The Circle Game,” And “Big Yellow Taxi.” Punchbowl News reported that the lawmakers had abandoned Biden’s speech in Baltimore at a House Democratic retreat. reported.

The desire of the representatives to hear singing rather than speechifying could be the latest sign of Democratic discontent towards Biden. Officials of the party have a private conversation. admitted The president is “too old” Despite being openly supportive of his job, many Democratic voters are not. Doubting Biden’s ability and willingness to run for a second term.

Nearly 70 percent, including nearly half the Democrats, agree that Biden should be elected as their representative. “too old for another term,” A poll revealed that 80% of respondents agree with the findings. Published Wednesday.

Biden’s speech was focused on “implementing the sweeping laws passed during the 117th Congress,” Talking about how Republicans work “want to reduce spending,” And “taking shots at his favorite GOP foils,” Punchbowl News reported.

Mitchell, however, sounding “sultry and languid” As she sang George Gershwin, DuBose Heyward “Summertime” The concert will be broadcast live. USA Today reported. As a tribute to Mitchell’s six-decade long musical career, Cyndi Lauper as well as James Taylor performed Mitchell’s songs.

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