The United States Democrats on Tuesday formally nominated Joe Biden as their presidential candidate for the 2020 elections during the secon...
The United States Democrats on Tuesday formally nominated Joe Biden as their presidential candidate for the 2020 elections during the second day of their national convention. The 2020 run is Biden’s third bid for the top office.
Democratic delegates from 50 states and seven territories voted for Biden in a roll call that took place entirely online because of the coronavirus crisis.
“Well thank you very, very much, from the bottom of my heart,” Biden was quoted as saying by AFP after his nomination. “It means the world to me and my family.” He added that he would make a formal acceptance speech on Thursday.
The Democrats’ presidential candidate also took to Twitter to celebrate his nomination. “It is the honor of my life to accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States of America,” he said.
It is the honor of my life to accept the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States of America. #DemConvention
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 19, 2020
Former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton were among the leaders who participated in the Democratic National Convention.
Clinton expressed his support for Biden and hit out at incumbent President Donald Trump over his governance in the times of crisis....
