Joe Biden and Kamala Harris want to have coffee with me — or tea, whichever I want:
One of Joe and my favorite parts about being on the campaign trail is meeting supporters just like you. I truly mean that, Michael.
“Joe and my” is just embarrassing.
Get me rewrite:
“Joe and I agree that one of our favorite parts,” &c.
“Something Joe and I both love about being on the campaign trail,” &c.
And yes, I’ve told them, or someone.
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I finally read to the end of the e-mail:
If you’d like the opportunity to sit down for a Cup of Joe — with Joe and I — consider making a contribution to our campaign today.
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November 29: They got it together. Witness this invitation on the platform formerly known as Twitter:
“Have a cup of joe with Joe and me.”
Thanks, Rachel.
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