Democratic convention: Republican defectors back Biden
US Democrats have kicked off their party convention to politically crown Joe Biden as their White House candidate for November's election.
But it is unclear whether the largely virtual schedule of pre-recorded speeches with no live audience can generate the same level of enthusiasm as pre-pandemic gatherings of the party faithful. She added:"Our economy is in shambles because of a virus that this president downplayed for too long." She described the Democratic White House nominee as a"profoundly decent man", touting Mr Biden's experience as vice-president under her husband, President Barack Obama, who will address the convention on Wednesday.
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