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Etymology edit

Blend of Joe +‎ Obama, from the given name of Joe Biden and the surname of Barack Obama.

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Joebama

  1. (US politics, informal, often derogatory) The political union of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, and Joe Biden, the 47th vice president of the United States, having served between 2009 and 2017.
    • 2008 August 24, dxAce, “Re: (OT) : Are You One of . . . Smiley's People ?”, in rec.radio.shortwave[1] (Usenet):
      From your socialist perspective that's probably true.
      Keep rampant socialism in CanaDuh and don't vote for Joebama!
    • 2020 March 3, Jennifer Harper, “Among the Biden prospects: 'JOEBAMA 2020'”, in The Washington Times[2]:
      “This is a great way to support the hypothetical of Joe Biden for President in 2020 with his running mate — either Michelle Obama or Barack Obama. Joebama for President!” advises JuntoTees, an Indiana company which has offered this motto on assorted items since 2018.

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