Arizonans on Biden Inauguration: ‘Thank God’

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By Jessica Swarner

January 20, 2021

“Today is a new day in America.”

Arizonans far and wide celebrated President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ inauguration Wednesday.

Last year, the state voted Democrats into the White House for the first time since 1996, when Bill Clinton became president.

In Arizona, 1,672,143 people voted for Biden, while 1,661,686 went for Trump, putting Biden ahead by just 0.3%.

When asked how they were celebrating Inauguration Day, readers responded with a mix of enthusiasm and relief.

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Others were less than excited about the new administration.

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Democratic elected officials expressed enthusiasm over the country’s new leaders.

Today, millions of little girls will point at TV screens and smile as they get to see our very first woman Vice President, @KamalaHarris, take the oath of office. I am filled with hope today.

Tune into the Inauguration:https://t.co/SidXPEcdjZ
— Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (@RepKirkpatrick) January 20, 2021

Today is a new day in America.

It's a day for all Americans who love this country, love their neighbors, and want to see everyone not just scraping by to survive, but thrive.

Join us virtually for the #Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. https://t.co/uQkCDnda1E
— Raul M. Grijalva (@RepRaulGrijalva) January 20, 2021

Today we turn the page to a new and hopeful chapter of our history. As @POTUS said, "America has been tested, and we've come out stronger for it."

We have our work cut out for us, but I'm ready to get to work with this new Administration to deliver results for Arizona families. pic.twitter.com/CkPHhgJI3a
— Rep. Greg Stanton (@RepGregStanton) January 20, 2021

And some Republicans chimed in to congratulate Biden and Harris.

I congratulate President Biden and Vice President Harris and look forward to working with this administration to advocate for the people of Arizona. 1/
— Doug Ducey (@DougDucey) January 20, 2021

Congratulations to President Biden and Vice President Harris. I look forward to the 117th Congress getting to work on behalf of the millions of Americans we represent. https://t.co/h8sIXKNJuk
— Rep. David Schweikert (@RepDavid) January 20, 2021

Congratulations to President Joe Biden on his inauguration. Although I didn't support his candidacy, I will work with him and his administration on items that we can agree on for the good of all Arizonans and Americans.
— Debbie Lesko (@DebbieLesko) January 20, 2021

Reps. Paul Gosar and Andy Biggs, who along with Rep. Debbie Lesko objected to Arizona’s electoral votes for Biden, did not acknowledge the transfer of power.

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Jessica Swarner

Jessica Swarner is the newsletter editor for The Copper Courier. She is an ASU alumna and previously worked at KTAR News 92.3 FM in Phoenix. Send all story tips to [email protected] and sign up for her newsletter here.

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