What Went Down On The Final Night Of The DNC

Mentioning FDR is maybe a nod to progressives? But it also makes sense right now to invoke a president who is basically synonymous with bold government action at a time of crisis.

Earlier, Biden mentioned FDR’s promise of a New Deal and the crises that faced his presidency. FDR’s convention speech was unusual — he was the first nominee to travel to the convention to accept the nomination in person.

Yeah, that jumped out to me too, Geoffrey. To also borrow from Obama — a younger Obama — Biden is also leaning into a message of “hope” and “light.” Biden is not dwelling on the negative in his nomination speech. He makes references to the current moment and hardships facing the U.S., but he’s packaging it in a message of hope.