Harris is expected to press the case against President Donald Trump and for Joe Biden, likely speaking directly to millions of women, young Americans and voters of colour.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WASHINGTON - US Senator Kamala Harris will make history when she accepts the Democratic nomination for vice president on Wednesday , saying the country is at an inflection point and"we can do better" than four more years of President Donald Trump.
On the third day of a four-day convention, Harris will aggressively press the case against Trump and for Biden, likely speaking directly to millions of women, young Americans and voters of colour, constituencies Democrats need if Biden is to defeat the Republican Trump. The coronavirus has complicated life with many Americans expecting to cast votes by mail to avoid crowds at the polls.
"This moment requires us to sort of rise together and get everyone we know involved, remember who we are as a nation, to build back a better future. That's what America always does in a crisis," Biden said. Biden, 77, named Harris, 55, as his running mate last week to face incumbents Trump, 74, and Vice President Mike Pence, 61.
US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a leading progressive voice from New York, had one minute for her remarks on Tuesday night.
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