US President Joe Biden is set to give his farewell address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where he will pass the torch to Kamala Harris as the party’s nominee for the upcoming November election. The event comes less than a month after Biden’s unexpected withdrawal and Harris’s rapid rise to the forefront of the Democratic party.
Biden, who faced criticism and concerns about his age leading up to his withdrawal, can expect a positive reception from those who supported his decision to step aside in favor of Harris. The passing of the torch symbolizes a new chapter for the Democratic party, with Harris becoming the first woman of color and the first woman to be a major party’s nominee for vice president.
The Democratic National Convention will be a momentous occasion as Biden officially hands over the reins to Harris, marking a historic moment in American politics. The event will showcase the unity and strength of the Democratic party as they prepare to take on the challenges of the upcoming election.
As the nation watches this transition of power, all eyes will be on Biden and Harris as they embark on their journey to lead the Democratic party into the future.
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