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Inside the 2024 Democratic Convention in Chicago
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August 22, 2024
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0:56Now PlayingPresident Joe Biden delivered an emotional and bittersweet call for Democrats to rally behind Kamala Harris, as his party used the first night of its national convention in Chicago to celebrate his presidency while simultaneously passing the torch to a new generation. #politics #biden #politics #trump #dnc #hillaryclinton #aoc #chicago
The president’s remarks, stretching late into the night, served as a coda to one of the most tumultuous stretches in presidential history. Biden cast his decision to exit the race less than a month ago — following a calamitous debate performance and intense pressure from party officials — as the natural conclusion of a five-decade political career.
“As your president, I’ve been determined to keep America moving forward, not going back,” Biden said.
The president was at times overwhelmed, dabbing tears from his eyes after an introduction by his daughter and relishing in an extended ovation from the crowd in Chicago. He denied harboring anger at party leaders who pressured him to drop out.
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