Biden is the keynote speaker in the first night of the DNC.
Delegates hold up signs as US President Joe Biden speaks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago,Aug. 19, 2024.
In a presidential campaign like no other -- and just four weeks after President Joe Biden bowed out of the race -- Democrats are gathering in Chicago this week to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as their candidate to take on former President Donald Trump."Donald Trump calls America a failing nation. He says we're losing," Biden said. "He's the loser. He's dead wrong.
"Because of you, we've had one of the most extraordinary four years of progress ever, period. And when I say 'we,' I mean Kamala and me," Biden said. Biden pointed to the recent agreement reached by the government and Medicare to lower the prices of 10 commonly used prescription drugs -- a result of the Inflation Reduction Act.Biden reiterated his reasons for running for president in 2020 citing the Unite the Right rally in 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia, as a turning point in the country.President Joe Biden speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024 in Chicago.
Delegates appeared to be trying to cover it up with "We heart Joe" signs, but the sign was briefly visible in the back of the lower bowl before the lights were turned off in that section.
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