Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on Tuesday (IST) on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago and expressed gratitude to President Joe Biden for his “historic leadership.”
“Thank you for your historical leadership, for your lifetime of service to our nation, and for all you will continue to do. We are forever grateful to you,” Harris said.
“I want to kick us off by celebrating our incredible President Joe Biden,” she stated amid a cheering crowd.
Biden, who stepped aside from running for re-election, will give a keynote address at the DNC later tonight. He is expected to make the case for electing Harris and defeating Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Harris is the first black woman and Asian American to lead a major party ticket.
She entered the convention with a radiant smile and unmistakable confidence, reflecting the support of nearly half the country—48%—who hold a very or somewhat favourable view of her, according to a recent poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Earlier this month, the vice president was officially confirmed as the Democratic nominee through a virtual vote, solidifying the party’s unity after Biden withdrew from the race and endorsed her. As the campaign turns toward November, Harris expressed confidence in the collective strength of the nation, stating that people from all walks of life will “come together and declare with one voice, as one people: we are moving forward.”
Harris is set to deliver her formal acceptance speech on Friday evening (IST).
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