DNC Night One in Chicago: Highlights

President Joe Biden delivered an emotional and bittersweet call for Democrats to rally behind Kamala Harris, as his party used the first night of its national convention in Chicago to celebrate his presidency while simultaneously passing the torch to a new generation. #politics #biden #politics #trump #dnc #hillaryclinton #aoc #chicago

The president’s remarks, stretching late into the night, served as a coda to one of the most tumultuous stretches in presidential history. Biden cast his decision to exit the race less than a month ago — following a calamitous debate performance and intense pressure from party officials — as the natural conclusion of a five-decade political career.

“As your president, I’ve been determined to keep America moving forward, not going back,” Biden said.

The president was at times overwhelmed, dabbing tears from his eyes after an introduction by his daughter and relishing in an extended ovation from the crowd in Chicago. He denied harboring anger at party leaders who pressured him to drop out.

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[jb]

Blows my mind that they aren't doing anything right now. They have the white house right now and nothing is being done.

[BlockchainRWA]

Kamala: "Bidenomics is working."

Also Kamala: "We'll fix everything on day 1"

[Ikaikaalika]

Im surprised the comments section is still allowed at this point.

[MrGgabber]

Mentions of the economy; 24 times

Mentions of Trump; 147 times

[Brandon-mhpv]

I love how liberals didn’t like her when she was running for president in 2020. Now all of a sudden she’s the greatest thing that’s ever happened to them.

[jmfbotn]

Americans are not stupid; we know what you’ve done to our country!

[ruthgar]

As someone who moved here 34 years ago and am now a US citizen, I am saddened to see what has become of this once great country. Shame on those wolfs that have destroyed everything this country once stood for.

[esteban]

Which are they applauding from the last 4 years?
1. High inflation
2. High food prices
3. High gas prices
4. High rent
5. High interest rates
6. High home prices
7. Mass layoffs
8. High incomptence
9. High corruption
10. Ukraine billions giveaway
11. All of the above

[bobfoster]

Weird. She failed at everything she was assigned to do as VP, and now wants a promotion. How does that work?

[marketsharemedia]

‼️WARNING‼️ if you want more of the past 3 1/2 years. Vote Kamila 😂

[steveselkirk]

"Elect me so I can fix the mess I helped create" sums this up pretty nicely.

[janejetson]

Now there's a nauseating sight. These people are running our lives and it's not going to get any better.

[PesetskiyArchive]

If she’s the best decision you made… that says a lot about your decisions.

[loraine]

Why would people support this? What have they done for this country. Too many people have died due to them doing nothing?.... So sad what this nation has become

[KlodianHysi]

They did nothing bro for almost 4 years . Zero Nada

[jordyborquez]

Who believes this? This November wont be Election Day, this November will be our country’s competence test, and I sure hope we get it right.

[Blakelikesfood]

No one ever liked her but all the sudden she's amazing?

[williamparker]

Fraud and More Frauds and Liar's!

[karlfowler]

What happened with the Protesters after Dark? Media Black out?

[caelonmiller]

Wish we could send her to Ukraine to fight in front lines along with Joe and Hunter