“I want to start by paying tribute to our incredible president, Joe Biden“said the Democratic candidate, who will be officially nominated at this party summit to face Republican Donald Trump. “Joe, thank you for your historic leadership, for your life of service to our nation.“, he stressed.
In a few minutes, Biden will speak to the audience in a first bittersweet night of the democratic partyas it will be his farewell after working for 50 years in the American political scene.
“He is looking forward to this moment,” the spokesperson for the White House, Karine Jean-Pierre. “ANDIt’s a moment of personal satisfaction for him and he’s very excited,” he added.
“Tonight we honor President Joe Biden and his legacy,” Luciano said. Heron, of Texas. “It’s surreal, very sad, but we are hopeful about what he has done, passing the torch to Kamala Harris, who will continue his legacy,” he concluded.
The Democratic Party will officially announce Kamala Harris as its candidate
The nomination is a milestone in Harris’s career and caps one of the most eventful months in American politics, in which the vice president emerged after Biden, plagued by questions about his advanced age, decided to end his aspiration for a second term.
The 59-year-old lawyer has given a new face to the Democratic Party, which had been far behind in the polls before Biden’s withdrawal was announced. The latest poll published by The Washington Post/ABC/Ipsos places her with a slight lead over Trump.
Tonight, heavyweights like Barack and Michelle Obama and Bill and Hillary Clinton will give Harris a boost.
Speculations about the participation of Beyoncé, who gave up his impetuous hymn “Freedom” to the campaign, increase the expectation around the event that, ultimately, will be a unique platform for Harris in her challenge to win over the electorate.
Source: Ambito
