DNC Live: Tearful Biden denies being ‘angry’ with Democrats as Barack and Michelle Obama to take stage today
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Barack Obama and Michelle Obama will address the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Tuesday – one day after President Joe Biden delivered an emotional opening night speech in which he denied being angry with his party for pushing him to step aside from the 2024 race.
The president – introduced by First Lady Jill Biden and his daughter Ashley Biden – ran through his accomplishments in the White House from the Covid-19 recovery, the economy, healthcare and infrastructure before making a forceful case against Donald Trump.
“I love my job, but I love my country more,” he said.
He received a rapturous reception as he officially passed the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris, who also made a surprise early appearance to thank Biden on the DNC stage.
Hillary Clinton, who was met with chants of “Lock him up!” about Trump, spoke of the push to smash the “highest, hardest glass ceiling” by electing the first female president.
“This is when we break through,” she said. “The future is here.”
Delegates also heard from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Raphael Warnock, Andy Beshear, Jasmine Crockett and Jamie Raskin.
Harris makes surprise appearance on first night of DNC
The woman of the hour unexpectedly took to the stage last night to pay emotional tribute to Biden.
Here’s more from Alex Woodward.
Joe Sommerlad20 August 2024 10:20
Barack and Michelle Obama to take stage today
Both Barack Obama and Michelle Obama will address the DNC in Chicago on Tuesday.
This was how the 44th president paid tribute to his old deputy on social media last night as he moved to brush aside rumours of ill-feeling lingering between them over the pressure campaign to compel Biden to step aside last month.
Here’s a look at the convention’s schedule.
Joe Sommerlad20 August 2024 10:05
Joe Biden begins long goodbye to rally DNC around Kamala Harris
President Joe Biden delivered an emotional opening night speech in which he denied being angry with his party for pushing him to step aside from the 2024 race.
The president – introduced by First Lady Jill Biden and his daughter Ashley Biden – ran through his accomplishments in the White House from the Covid-19 recovery, the economy, healthcare and infrastructure before making a forceful case against Donald Trump.
“I love my job, but I love my country more,” he said.
He received a rapturous reception as he officially passed the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris.
Here’s Andrew Feinberg and Alex Woodward’s report on a momentous evening.
Joe Sommerlad20 August 2024 09:50
Good morning and welcome!
Hello and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the second day of the Democratic National Convention for Chicago.
Kamala Harris put in her first appearance on Day One as delegates bid a fond and highly emotional farewell to President Joe Biden and witnessed rousing speeches from Hillary Clinton, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Raphael Warnock, Andy Beshear, Jasmine Crockett and Jamie Raskin, among others
Joe Sommerlad20 August 2024 09:38
