What Went Down During Joe Biden’s Inauguration

Sarah, Biden keeps returning to the idea that disagreement is normal and healthy but must not become disunity. This also seems consistent with his campaign messaging. He consistently ran as a candidate who could speak to different factions within the Democratic Party but could also reach out to independents and some Republicans. And he had, most likely, the most ideologically diverse range of supporters within the Democratic primary.

In case you missed it live, you can watch Harris and Biden get sworn in here.

Biden seems to be walking a fine line, Sarah. He’s calling and hoping for unity, but he’s also throwing in notes that strike directly against both-sidesism. “There is truth and there are lies, lies told for power and for profit,” Biden said.

As Perry wrote, Biden may be hoping for Republican cooperation but also planning to push stuff forward without it.