“We are forever grateful” to “incredible” President Joe Biden, Kamala Harris said Monday evening, during a first and brief appearance at the Democratic convention in Chicago.
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The President of the United States must then deliver a speech in support of the Vice President, a moment inevitably filled with regret, even bitterness, for those who a month ago thought they would still receive their party’s nomination.
“Let us fight for ideals dear to us. We must never forget: if we fight, we win!
The party’s top brass has so far been unfazed by massive pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Protesters briefly breached the outer security perimeter on Monday. Police stopped them and one of them, dressed in black, was arrested, AFP reporters said on the site.
“He’s glad to give up.”
A month ago, Democrats were expecting a tepid endorsement of the octogenarian president, who was swamped in the polls.
But now, after his incredible withdrawal on July 21, they are once again dreaming thanks to the victory of their 59-year-old candidate.
“I love (Joe Biden), but I’m absolutely glad he quit because he dragged us down,” said Democratic activist Harry Pascal.
Donald Trump, who has scheduled trips to several swing states this week, discussed his economic plan in one of them, Pennsylvania, on Monday.
Taking a protectionist turn and pledging massive deregulation, the former Republican leader attacked Kamala Harris’ “communist” plans and advanced against Joe Biden without any evidence that she would have run a “legislation.”
Will
For the president, who will be joined on stage by his wife, Jill Biden, and then announced by his daughter, Ashley, the speech will have a testimonial dimension at the end of a half-century political career.
“It’s going to be a joyous moment,” promised White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre, who “can’t wait to talk with the vice president about the historic victories for our country.”
The 81-year-old president must also plead to defend democracy against Donald Trump.
When Kamala Harris returns to the stage with him on Monday evening, emotions will run high.
After his speech, Joe Biden will fly to California for the holidays.
However, there were no tears on the part of pro-Palestinian demonstrators angry at the Biden-Harris administration’s pro-Israel policies.
Their first meeting on Monday, with several thousand people, was far from reaching the 50,000-participant goal that had sometimes been put forward.
Obama
Former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama are also scheduled to speak at the conference.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be speaking in the evening.
A hapless candidate against Donald Trump in 2016, his favorite, his presence will remind Democrats to be a bit more cautious.
The millionaire seeks a defense against attacks from the opposite camp.
“We’re very normal people,” the 78-year-old candidate said Monday, referring, for example, to himself and JT Vance, whom Democrats have labeled a “weird” man.
However, Kamala Harris’ lead in the polls is within the statistical margin of error.
Donald Trump dominates the Republican Party, despite his historic conviction in one criminal case and convictions in several other cases.
He has been admired by his base even more since his attempted assassination in July.
“I don’t see us as favourites,” Kamala Harris warned on Sunday.
