'I know Joe,' Obama will say, according to an excerpt of her pre-recorded remarks. 'He is a profoundly decent man guided by faith. He was a terrific vice president. He knows what it takes to rescue an economy, beat back a pandemic and lead our country'
"I know Joe," Obama will say, according to a video excerpt of her pre-recorded remarks."He is a profoundly decent man guided by faith. He was a terrific vice president. He knows what it takes to rescue an economy, beat back a pandemic and lead our country."Actress Eva Longoria will serve as an emcee of sorts for, which kicks off at 9 p.m. ET.
Along with Sanders, many of other Democrats who ran for president this year will join for a"United We Stand" video presentation: Harris, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton, former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke, billionaire Tom Steyer and entrepreneur Andrew Yang.
"I'm a lifelong Republican, but that attachment holds second place to my responsibility to my country. That's why I've chosen to appear at this convention," Kasich will say, according to an excerpt released by organizers."I know that Joe Biden, with his experience and his wisdom and his decency, can bring us together to help us find that better way."
Meanwhile, the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic will be a major theme, which will be addressed both by Democratic leaders and ordinary Americans suffering from the consequences of the pandemic. "Only a strong body can fight off the virus, and America’s divisions weakened it," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will say, according to an excerpt of his remarks."Donald Trump didn’t create the initial division. The division created Trump; he only made it worse."
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