Michelle Obama to tell Democratic convention Biden will 'beat back' coronavirus, Bernie Sanders pleads for party unity
WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama and Bernie Sanders headline the first night of the all-virtual Democratic National Convention Monday, with the Vermont senator making a direct appeal to his fans to support Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Obama, one of the most popular public figures in the world, will speak to the more personal side of the Biden, who served as vice president with her husband, former President Barack Obama. 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.
Story continues"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."
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