That’s A Wrap
The DNC has officially drawn to a close, and presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden is presumptive no more.
Tonight was a crash course in Biden’s autobiography and a way for Americans to get a more personal introduction to his 40-plus years in public service. The evening was at times lopsided — the first hour meandered and the Democrats spent little time focusing on their policy ambitions or what a future Biden administration might look like.
Many this summer have asked “Where’s Joe Biden?” as, given the constraints of the pandemic, he hasn’t been able to campaign as normal. But tonight he gave his answer, offering Americans a promise of hope and light for what he termed a great darkness. From the day he first announced he was running, Biden’s campaign has been one to “restore the soul of our nation.” The question now will be whether the empathetic and compassionate image he offered America is one America wants.
To relive the live blog in all its chronological glory, scroll back down, but if that’s too much, here’s the crew’s top takeaways:
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- Amelia: In Accepting the Democratic Nomination, Biden Presents Himself as the Antidote to Trump
- Julia: Democrats: Character And Decency Are On The Ballot In 2020
- Meena: On A Night That Really Showcased His Empathy, Biden Accepted The 2020 Democratic Nomination
- Geoffrey: Biden's Bio And Speech Make The Case That He Can Be The Empath-In-Chief
- Galen: Biden Bets That 2018 (Persuasion) Is A More Important Political Lesson Than 2016 (Base Turnout)
- Nathaniel: Audience-Less Speech Plays To Biden's Strengths As Intimate Campaigner
- Chris: The Election Is Still Mostly About Trump
- Lee: Democrats Built Their Convention Back Better
- Matt: In Unconventional Format, Biden Makes Case for a Return to Normal
- Kaleigh: Here's Joe
- Emily: 🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆