CHICAGO (AP) — President Joe Biden delivered his farewell speech to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, after his decision to not seek reelection revitalized his party as Vice President Kamala Harris assumed the candidacy for the presidency of the United States. PUBLICIDAD After 52 years of ascending to the pinnacle of influence in the party, Biden, 81, received a hero's welcome for stepping aside to make way for Harris, weeks after many Democrats pressured him to abandon his bid for reelection. PUBLICIDAD One month after an unprecedented change halfway through Biden's campaign to Harris, the inaugural night of the convention in Chicago at the United Center was designed to be a handover step from the current president to his chosen successor.
What did Joe Biden say in his speech? A visibly moved Biden was greeted with over four minutes of applause and chants of "Thank you Joe." “United States, I love you,” he replied and began a 45-minute speech where he showed great intensity at various moments.” In one of his most commented phrases, Joe Biden was sincere and said, "I have made many mistakes in my career, but I gave you my best.
" The president described his selection of Harris as his running mate four years ago as "the first decision I made when I became the party's nominee, and it was the best decision I made in my entire career...
She is tough, experienced, and has immense integrity, immense integrity. Her story represents the best American story," said Biden. Then the President of the United States had the luxury of joking and said that "like many of our best presidents," he added with a wink to his own career, "she was also vice president.
" Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff took the stage after her speech to hug him and his family. What are the main objectives of the Democrats at the Convention? The Democrats hope that the week-long event will serve to launch Harris towards a confrontation with Republican Donald Trump, whose attempt to return to the White House they consider an existential threat. After assuming the candidacy just a month ago, now Harris must win over a divided country that is viewing her more positively, but still has not decided who will win the elections.
Harris made an unannounced appearance on stage as the main convention program began Monday night, to thank Biden for his leadership before he delivered his speech later on. “Joe, thank you for your historic leadership, for your life of service to our nation, and for everything you will continue to do. We are forever grateful to you,” declared Harris.
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