While the delegate count progresses I’m bringing this in…
More will be coming….
After Michelle Obama’s rousing speech on Monday night, the Democratic Party is bringing some of its most venerable leaders to the virtual stage on the second night of the convention.
John Kerry, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton are all scheduled to make primetime performances to boost Joe Biden. But it’s not just party elders who are seeking to rally around the former vice president.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is due to have a star turn, while Cindy McCain, widow of the late Sen. John McCain and a longtime Republican, will also be among those highlighted as Democrats try to hammer home their case against President Donald Trump.
Here are the key moments of the night.
Stacey Abrams: Biden will defend free and fair elections
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams threw her support behind Biden as part of a montage of elected officials who shared Tuesday’s keynote address.
“We stand with Joe Biden, because this isn’t just about defeating Donald Trump,” Abrams said. “We are in this to win for America.”
Abrams’ name was floated with a number of potential picks for Biden’s running mate, particularly as he hinted at selecting a woman of color for the job. Abrams entered national attention during the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election, which she lost by a slim margin amid complaints of the state’s voting infrastructure. She hinted at the controversy in her remarks.
“In a time of voter suppression at home and authoritarians abroad, Joe Biden will be a champion for free and fair elections,” she said.
Abram’s comments were part of a Brady-Bunch-esque keynote address that included several elected officials, including members of Congress, Navajo President Jonathan Nez and state legislators.
Schumer: ‘Trump has quit on you’
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called Trump a quitter, touching on some of his most explosive scandals of the summer. Schumer claimed Trump hid in a bunker while Black Lives Matter protests sprang up in front of the White House. He also lambasted Trump for saying, “It is what it is,” when asked about the death toll of the coronavirus pandemic
“Presidents should never say, ‘It is what it is,’” Schumer said. “America, Donald Trump has quit on you.”
Schumer expressed a message of hope for his fellow Democrats that their party would retake the White House and the Senate. He outlined policy objectives, from fighting racism in the criminal justice system to building up internet infrastructure in the country. Voting in Democrats, Schumer said, would allow the country to wake up from “this long, national nightmare.”
“We need a president with dignity, integrity and the experience to lead us out of this crisis, a man with a steady hand and a big heart who will never, ever, quit on America,” Schumer said. “That man is my friend Joe Biden.”….
And Joe Biden is NOW the Democratic Party Presidential nominee……
And he says I’ll see ya on Thursday !
Bill Clinton not so bad…
Yates….
AOC….
Carter….
After acceptance of the nomination….
Biden’s suffering thru his life of family loses…
Healthcare focus …..
‘When I’m President I’ll take care healthcare like my own family….’
Biden talks to those who need healthcare and promises to KEPT the ‘ACA”…The Affordable Care ACt…Obamacare…
HEAVY hitting at the Republicans trying to REPEAL Obamacare…..
Democrats officially nominated former Vice President Joe Biden to be their presidential nominee on Tuesday night, setting up an election battle against President Trump in November.
“Thank you, thank you, thank you,” Biden seem in brief remarks following the vote. His wife Jill Biden and several grandchildren joined him for the moment.
Biden’s nomination was expected and there was no drama as the roll call of votes unfolded at the Democratic National Convention, which is taking place as a virtual convention because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Rep. Lissa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) both gave speeches on behalf of Biden, as did Jacquelyn Brittany, a New York Times security guard who had a viral moment with Biden in an elevator.
“Joe Biden has never forgotten where he’s from,” said Coons, a close friend of Biden’s who replaced him in the Senate when Biden became vice president. “He’s been sustained by his faith and his family through the toughest of times and he has the heart and the compassion for this moment.”
Labor leader Bob King and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) gave speeches on behalf of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who finished second to Biden in the Democratic primary….
More…
Michael Calderone Retweeted
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
@AOC
US House candidate, NY-14
If you were confused, no worries!
Convention rules require roll call & nominations for every candidate that passes the delegate threshold.
I was asked to 2nd the nom for Sen. Sanders for roll call.
I extend my deepest congratulations to
@JoeBiden
– let’s go win in November. Flag of United States
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Sarene Leeds
@SareneLeeds
If you were confused by @AOC’s endorsement of Bernie Sanders just now, you’re not alone. Joe Biden is still getting the nomination.
Foreign Policy piece next…..
Biden vs Trump dropping the ball..
Obama Foreign Relations staff testimonials’…..
Some will be back working for the Biden after Jan 20th….
Colin Powell endorsement….
If you want a strong America….
Vote for Joe Biden….
Biden will trust diplomats and intelligence community…
He will stand up against our adversary’s….
They will KNOW…
What different it will make to have a President that unite’s us….
Damn….
They go there….
Senator’s…
Joe Biden and John McCain….
Biden’s ability to compromise and make deals WITH Republicans….
(Progressives don’t like this…But?…Joe Biden WILL be about Bipartisanship ….atb least he’ll try…)
Next transition…..
Jill Biden….
Joe Biden’s second wife….
He lost his first wife and daughter in a bad accident 27 years ago….
He lost another son to cancer…..
“she gave me back my life…..’
A teacher with a Phd…..
A mon…..
A grandmother….
A runner…
A military daughter…
Donald Trump DOES NONE OF THIS….
Trump has three wives….
Is paying off women he slept with or had sexual harassment problems with….
The ‘family’ man view…..
Jill Biden does her standup in a school emphasizing parents problems with education….
And goes to her ability to keep the Biden family in one piece….
Here time infant of the camera is VERY serious…..
Keep the promises of America for ALL of Us….
The Biden’s hug and Joe steps in to show support for his wife…..
Go to Joe Biden.Com to join our campaign….