The former president spoke at the Democratic national convention and cast Donald Trump as someone who will 'tear our democracy down if that's what it takes to win' and urges Americans to get out and vote in November
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Democratic national convention day three: Barack Obama & Kamala Harris lead speeches – watch in full
Democrats stage the third night of their online convention after formally nominating Joe Biden as the presidential candidate for November’s election. The main speakers on Wednesday include Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi
Continue reading...Hillary Clinton to say at DNC: ‘Vote like our lives and livelihoods are on the line’ – live
- 2016 presidential nominee does not mince words about former rival
- Pelosi: postmaster general Louis DeJoys will not reverse USPS changes
- Obama expected to denounce Trump’s ‘cynical moves’ on mail-in voting
- Democrats formally nominate Biden for president
- Ocasio-Cortez accuses NBC of spreading misinformation after speech
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Islamophobe claims RNC chairwoman called her ‘rock star,’ ‘change agent’ for the party
This is Lois Beckett, taking over our politics live blog from our West Coast office.
Anti-Muslim extremist Laura Loomer claims RNC chairwoman called her to congratulate her on her Republican primary win in Florida and to tell her she was a "political rock star" and a "change agent for the Republican Party." The RNC did not offer comment.https://t.co/ONpC9mfOKz
That’s it from me for now. I will be back tonight to cover the third night of the Democratic convention.
Here’s where the day stands so far:
Continue reading...Emotional stories and a virtual roll call backing Biden: day two at the DNC – video highlights
Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden for president during an emotional second night of their party’s virtual convention, warning that Donald Trump was an 'existential threat' to America who had failed to get a grip on the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the key moments from the evening
- Jill Biden closes second night as Joe formally secures nomination – as it happened
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Virtual roll call and emotional stories: key takeaways from the DNC’s second night
Democrats nominated Biden with a vibrant roll call that showed every US region as Ady Barkan called for better healthcare
Democrats formally nominated former vice-president Joe Biden for the presidency on Tuesday, the second night of their virtual convention.
Here are some of the key takeaways from the night:
Continue reading...Democrats formally nominate Joe Biden for president
Second night of Democratic convention saw 17 rising stars in party deliver the keynote and an elevator operator nominate Biden
Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden for president during an emotional second night of their party’s virtual convention, warning that Donald Trump was an “existential threat” to America who had failed to get a grip on the coronavirus pandemic.
The official nomination elevates a historic ticket that includes his vice-presidential running mate Kamala Harris, the first Black woman to be nominated for national office by a major party.
Continue reading...Activist Ady Barkan delivers powerful speech on protecting US healthcare – video
Prominent activist Ady Barkan called on voters to act in the forthcoming presidential election to safeguard the future of the US healthcare system.
'Even during this terrible crisis, Donald Trump and Republican politicians are trying to take away millions of people's health insurance,' Barkan said on the second night of the Democratic national convention
Continue reading...Ocasio-Cortez praises Bernie Sanders in DNC speech – video
The New York congresswoman seconded the nomination of the Vermont senator and praised his 'historic grassroots campaign to reclaim our democracy' in convention address
Continue reading...Democratic national convention day two: Ocasio-Cortez & Jill Biden among speakers – watch in full
Democrats attending an online convention are expected to formally pick Joe Biden as their party's nominee to face President Donald Trump in the Nov 3 election. The main speakers on the second night of the convention include Joe Biden's wife, Jill, former President Bill Clinton, liberal firebrand Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the party's 2004 presidential nominee John Kerry
Continue reading...Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders and anti-Trump Republicans: day one at the DNC – video highlights
At the first day of a Democratic national convention unlike any other in history, Michelle Obama urged voters to head to the polls 'like their lives depend on it'. She was joined by many other speakers attacking Donald Trump's presidency. Speaking online because of coronavirus restrictions, the former first lady's words were echoed by Vermont senator Bernie Sanders, who likened Trump to tyrannical Roman emperor Nero. The first day of the convention was hosted by actor Eva Longoria and featured contributions by George Floyd's family, voters and politicians from across the country and even a former Republican governor
- Michelle Obama’s rebuke and anti-Trump Republicans: key takeaways from the DNC
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‘In over his head’: Michelle Obama delivers rebuke of Trump in DNC speech – video
The former first lady Michelle Obama has delivered a searing rebuke of Donald Trump, arguing the president is incapable of leading the country during this moment of crisis. “If we have any hope of ending this chaos, we have got to vote for Joe Biden like our lives depend on it,” Obama said. The pre-taped speech attracted widespread praise, with many Democrats saying Obama offered an eloquent and urgent call to action.
Continue reading...Bernie Sanders slams Trump at DNC: ‘Nero fiddled while Rome burned. The president golfs’ – video
In his convention remarks, the Vermont senator Bernie Sanders strongly urged his supporters to vote for Joe Biden in the November election, warning that Trump represents a severe threat to US democracy. “Our great nation is now living in an unprecedented moment,” Sanders said, describing this election as the “most important in the modern history of this country”
Continue reading...Kristin Urquiza blames Trump for her father’s coronavirus death in DNC speech – video
Urquiza, whose father died from coronavirus, addressed the Democratic convention to condemn Trump’s efforts to downplay the threat posed by the virus.
Urquiza said her father, Mark Anthony Urquiza, voted for Trump in 2016, and he listened to the president when it came to coronavirus
Continue reading...Democratic national convention: Michelle Obama and Bernie Sanders among speakers – watch in full
Democrats kick off a four-day virtual convention with a display of party unity for Joe Biden and the broad coalition aiming to defeat Republican Donald Trump in November.
Biden's top primary rival, Bernie Sanders, and the former first lady Michelle Obama will headline a parade of speakers appearing from around the US to make a virtual case for a Biden presidency, organizers said
Continue reading...‘It is what it is’: Michelle Obama picks Trump apart in gripping DNC speech
The former first lady sharply contrasted Joe Biden’s competency and character with that of the president
Michelle Obama eviscerated Donald Trump during her keynote speech at the opening night of the virtual Democratic convention, accusing him of being the “wrong president for our country” and “clearly in over his head”.
In her most political address and her most pointed criticism of Trump to date, the former first lady called on Americans to “vote for Joe Biden like our lives depend on it” in the November election.
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