Democrats nominate Joe Biden for president, vowing he will end Trump 'chaos'

By Joseph Ax

 

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden and his vice presidential running mate Senator Kamala Harris appear on a video feed at the start of the second day of the virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention at its hosting site in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. August 18, 2020. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/Pool

 

(Reuters) - Former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter argued on Tuesday that Joe Biden has the experience and integrity to restore a pandemic-devastated America, as Democrats formally nominated Biden for president at their national convention.

 

The convention's second night, under the theme "Leadership Matters," aimed to make the case that Biden would represent a return to normalcy after the "chaos" of Republican President Donald Trump's administration, as Clinton put it.

 

"At a time like this, the Oval Office should be a command centre," he said in a prerecorded video. "Instead, it's a storm centre. There's only chaos. Just one thing never changes - his determination to deny responsibility and shift the blame."

 

With the four-day convention largely virtual due to the coronavirus, delegates from around the country cast votes remotely to confirm Biden as the nominee.

 

As they did on Monday's opening night, Democrats featured a handful of Republicans who have crossed party lines to praise Biden, 77, over Trump, 74, ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

 

Jill Biden was set to deliver the headline speech later in the evening, arguing that her husband's capacity for empathy will help him offer solace to a battered nation. Former Secretary of State John Kerry was also due to speak.

 

The programme started by showcasing some of the party's rising politicians. But rather than a single keynote speech that could be a star-making turn, as it was for then-state Senator Barack Obama in 2004, the programme featured 17 stars in a video address, including Stacey Abrams, the one-time Georgia gubernatorial nominee whom Biden once considered for a running mate.

 

"America faces a triple threat: a public health catastrophe, and economic collapse and a reckoning with racial justice and inequality," Abrams said. "So our choice is clear: a steady experienced public servant who can lead us out of this crisis just like he's done before, or a man who only knows how to deny and distract."

 

Sally Yates, the former acting U.S. attorney general whom Trump fired for refusing to defend his travel ban on several Muslim-majority countries, castigated Trump as corrupt.

 

"From the moment President Trump took office, he's used his position to benefit himself, rather than our country," she said. "He's even trying to sabotage our postal service to keep people from being able to vote."

 

REPUBLICANS SPEAK

Cindy McCain, widow of Republican Senator John McCain, was scheduled to appear in a video talking about her husband's long friendship with Biden, according to a preview posted online. Trump clashed with McCain, who was the Republican nominee for president in 2008, and the president criticized McCain even after his 2018 death.

 

Republican former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who endorsed Biden in June, was one of several national security officials due to speak on the Democrat's behalf.

 

Biden was scheduled to give his acceptance speech on Thursday. His vice presidential pick, Senator Kamala Harris, will headline Wednesday night's programme along with Obama.

 

Without the cheering crowds at the in-person gathering originally planned for Milwaukee, Wisconsin, TV viewership on Monday was down from 2016. But an additional 10.2 million people watched on digital platforms, the Biden campaign said, for a total audience of nearly 30 million.

 

Aiming to draw attention away from Biden, Trump, trailing in opinion polls, held a campaign rally in Arizona, a hotly contested battleground state that can swing to either party and play a decisive role in the election.

 

The convention was being held amid worries about the safety of in-person voting. Democrats have pushed mail-in ballots as an alternative and pressured the head of the U.S. Postal Service, a top Trump donor, to suspend cost cuts that delayed mail deliveries. Bowing to that pressure, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy put off the cost-cutting measures until after the election.

 

Hours before his speech, the president said a massive shift to mail-in voting could cause so many problems officials might have to hold another election, a far-fetched possibility given that a national U.S. election "re-do" has never occurred and Trump lacks the authority to order one.

 

Speaking in front of the the Jamaica Main Post Office in Queens, New York, U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told a news conference that President Donald Trump's attacks on the U.S. Postal Service is an attack on all Americans.

 

Other Democratic speakers on Tuesday included U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a leading liberal figure known as AOC.

 

The Republican National Convention, also largely virtual, takes place next week. Trump will give his acceptance speech at the White House, despite criticism he is politicizing the presidential residence.

 

(Reporting by Joseph Ax; Additional reporting by Katanga Johnson and Alexandra Alper in Washington, Michael Martina in Detroit, and Trevor Hunnicutt in Wilmington; Editing by Colleen Jenkins and Howard Goller)

 

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Good luck, Joe. Here's hoping for a better USA and a safer world.

6 minutes ago, webfact said:

Democrats nominate Joe Biden for president, vowing he will end Trump 'chaos'

Biden to end the chaos? This implies Biden is organized and methodical. We should be able to see these qualities from any of his speeches. Let's try this recent speech -

 

"I got hairy legs that turn blonde in the sun. The kids used to come up and reach in the pool & rub my leg down so it was straight & watch the hair come back up again. So I learned about roaches, I learned about kids jumping on my lap..." (extract from the infamous Corn-pop speech Dec'19)

 

Sorry, but this does not bode well for his ability to end chaos when he can not even complete a thought.

I kinda like this style of convention it seems to filter out the noise so a guy can hear the pitch and rember the track record of the individual obvious to me who is the better candidate for president and First Lady 

4 minutes ago, TopDeadSenter said:

Biden to end the chaos? This implies Biden is organized and methodical. We should be able to see these qualities from any of his speeches. Let's try this recent speech -

 

"I got hairy legs that turn blonde in the sun. The kids used to come up and reach in the pool & rub my leg down so it was straight & watch the hair come back up again. So I learned about roaches, I learned about kids jumping on my lap..." (extract from the infamous Corn-pop speech Dec'19)

 

Sorry, but this does not bode well for his ability to end chaos when he can not even complete a thought.

I would say that they are both a pair of rambling, incoherent old dodderers who both struggle to put meaningful sentences together. The only difference between the two of them is about 20,000 lies.

40 minutes ago, TopDeadSenter said:

Of course you have credible evidence at hand to prove that Trump "takes his orders from Moscow"? Not as if you are pushing thoroughly debunked conspiracy theories and a known fallacy, is it?

 

on the subject of democrat chaos, did anyone listen to Bernie's speech at the convention. It wasn't just chaotic, it was flat out hysterical

 

 "to those who may have voted for Donald Trump in the last election, the future of our democracy is at stake. The future of our economy is at stake. The future of our planet is at stake. "

 

hyperbole gone wild.

I take it you havent read the big points in the bipartisan senate committee into russian collusion.

40 minutes ago, TopDeadSenter said:

Of course you have credible evidence at hand to prove that Trump "takes his orders from Moscow"? Not as if you are pushing thoroughly debunked conspiracy theories and a known fallacy, is it?

 

on the subject of democrat chaos, did anyone listen to Bernie's speech at the convention. It wasn't just chaotic, it was flat out hysterical

 

 "to those who may have voted for Donald Trump in the last election, the future of our democracy is at stake. The future of our economy is at stake. The future of our planet is at stake. "

 

hyperbole gone wild.

Ha ha you are aware of the Paul manifort evidence made public today hummmm and why yes I do agree with Bernie trump is a direct threat to our democracy economy and planet joe Biden and his team are exactly what’s called for experience stability and teamwork 

The Dems have just nominated another loser, LOL.  Worse than nominating Hillary.  Mark my words . . . Trump will easily defeat him.

 

MAGA

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The Republican National Convention, also largely virtual, takes place next week. Trump will give his acceptance speech at the White House, despite criticism he is politicizing the presidential residence.

He should have a back-up plan like maybe have his acceptance speech in the basement bunker should peaceful protesters assembled in Lafayette Square.  

4 minutes ago, Tippaporn said:

The Dems have just nominated another loser, LOL.  Worse than nominating Hillary.  Mark my words . . . Trump will easily defeat him.

 

MAGA

Parroting inane election slogans...wow.

1 hour ago, TopDeadSenter said:

Of course you have credible evidence at hand to prove that Trump "takes his orders from Moscow"? Not as if you are pushing thoroughly debunked conspiracy theories and a known fallacy, is it?

 

on the subject of democrat chaos, did anyone listen to Bernie's speech at the convention. It wasn't just chaotic, it was flat out hysterical

 

 "to those who may have voted for Donald Trump in the last election, the future of our democracy is at stake. The future of our economy is at stake. The future of our planet is at stake. "

 

hyperbole gone wild.

Now this is where you trump fans really shine, accusing others of doing and being exactly what trump does/is, and this post is a perfect example. Bernie's speech chaotic?

Ever listened to trump at any point when he goes off script? A dimwitted 5 year old on speed makes more sense. 

 

A sample:

“Look, having nuclear — my uncle was a great professor and scientist and engineer, Dr. John Trump at MIT; good genes, very good genes, OK, very smart, the Wharton School of Finance, very good, very smart — you know, if you’re a conservative Republican, if I were a liberal, if, like, OK, if I ran as a liberal Democrat, they would say I’m one of the smartest people anywhere in the world — it’s true! — but when you’re a conservative Republican they try — oh, do they do a number — that’s why I always start off: Went to Wharton, was a good student, went there, went there, did this, built a fortune — you know I have to give my like credentials all the time, because we’re a little disadvantaged — but you look at the nuclear deal, the thing that really bothers me — it would have been so easy, and it’s not as important as these lives are — nuclear is powerful; my uncle explained that to me many, many years ago, the power and that was 35 years ago; he would explain the power of what’s going to happen and he was right, who would have thought? — but when you look at what’s going on with the four prisoners — now it used to be three, now it’s four — but when it was three and even now, I would have said it’s all in the messenger; fellas, and it is fellas because, you know, they don’t, they haven’t figured that the women are smarter right now than the men, so, you know, it’s gonna take them about another 150 years — but the Persians are great negotiators, the Iranians are great negotiators, so, and they, they just killed, they just killed us.”

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow/comments/7clx29/revisited_trumps_90secondlong_rambling_incoherent/

Edited August 19, 20205 yr by Phoenix Rising

1 hour ago, TopDeadSenter said:

on the subject of democrat chaos, did anyone listen to Bernie's speech at the convention. It wasn't just chaotic, it was flat out hysterical

 

 "to those who may have voted for Donald Trump in the last election, the future of our democracy is at stake. The future of our economy is at stake. The future of our planet is at stake. "

 

Bernie was very polite to limit Trump's threat to the country. He would have continued to warn that law and order, decency, unity, morality and growing global disrespect of USA are at stake. US can't afford another 4 years of utter chaotic Trump's Presidency. The world will thank Biden when Trump is gone.   

2 hours ago, Tug said:

Ha ha you are aware of the Paul manifort evidence made public today hummmm and why yes I do agree with Bernie trump is a direct threat to our democracy economy and planet joe Biden and his team are exactly what’s called for experience stability and teamwork 

 

And good ole'honest Joe, with his old values, like sniffing and groping females, will really bring stability and save the planet. Wonder if that's why Hunter was really in Ukraine? Gathering information to save the planet?

 

Replacing one geriatric old liar with another ain't gonna achieve diddly squat.

2 hours ago, Phoenix Rising said:

Parroting inane election slogans...wow.

Will you show yourself after election day (or after the results are in, whenever that may be) if Trump wins?  If you thought the heartache was bad in 2016 you ain't seen nothin' yet.  LOL

15 minutes ago, Baerboxer said:

 

Democrats - believe just about anything as long as it suits their agenda! Your confirmation of this is see by all.

Funny, I could have written this:

 

Democrats  trump supporters - believe just about anything as long as it suits their agenda! Your confirmation of this is see by all.

10 minutes ago, Tippaporn said:

Will you show yourself after election day (or after the results are in, whenever that may be) if Trump wins?  If you thought the heartache was bad in 2016 you ain't seen nothin' yet.  LOL

You forgot the parroting part; MAGA.

Just now, Phoenix Rising said:

You forgot the parroting part; MAGA.

MAGA

 

Thanks for the reminder.

Looking at this old fart, I wonder if he will still be alive in November.

If the Dems don't have anything better to offer, Trump is defintely the better choice.

6 hours ago, Tug said:

I kinda like this style of convention it seems to filter out the noise so a guy can hear the pitch and rember the track record of the individual obvious to me who is the better candidate for president and First Lady 

Comparing a Dr. who is teaching to a nude model from Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. 

6 hours ago, TopDeadSenter said:

Biden to end the chaos? This implies Biden is organized and methodical. We should be able to see these qualities from any of his speeches. Let's try this recent speech -

 

"I got hairy legs that turn blonde in the sun. The kids used to come up and reach in the pool & rub my leg down so it was straight & watch the hair come back up again. So I learned about roaches, I learned about kids jumping on my lap..." (extract from the infamous Corn-pop speech Dec'19)

 

Sorry, but this does not bode well for his ability to end chaos when he can not even complete a thought.

Hey, it's the will of the majority. 
And nowadays the majority seem to want the safety promised by authoritarian dictatorships led by elderly Boomers who exhibit all the signs of dementia and declining mental facilities.
But --
If that's the will of the people than so be it. Democracy's last gasp will be to usher in the governance that will end Democracy.
What will remain will be called 'democracy' but it will be run as a soul-crushing totalitarian regime embraced by the majority who will be convinced that they are now 'safe.' 
Best of luck plebs.  In your down time read history.  Well, if that will be allowed in your future.

 

Edited August 19, 20205 yr by connda

2 hours ago, Deli said:

Looking at this old fart, I wonder if he will still be alive in November.

If the Dems don't have anything better to offer, Trump is defintely the better choice.

Biden 77 Trump 74. Biden physically fit. Trump physically fat.

2 hours ago, Deli said:

Looking at this old fart, I wonder if he will still be alive in November.

If the Dems don't have anything better to offer, Trump is defintely the better choice.

I have to believe that most will not be voting for Biden, but will be voting for Harris.  Biden may make it a year before he has to give up the reins to his VP. 
Biden's in cognitive decline.  Yeah, I know.  The faithful have to deny this even if they see it themselves.  But for anyone who has watched a family member enter age-related cognitive decline and dementia, we understand what we are seeing in Biden's decline. 
I feel sorry for the guy.  But honestly.  It really is time to hand the reins of power over the the next generation - GenX and Millennial.  Running extremely elderly candidates is not a good idea.  My generation - Boomers - need to start handing control over to those who have the ability and youth to run a government from a fresh perspective.

13 minutes ago, rcummings said:

Biden 77 Trump 74. Biden physically fit. Trump physically fat.

Dont be harsh, he bragged about knowing the difference between an elephant and a camel. Aced that very difficult test.

4 minutes ago, connda said:

I have to believe that most will not be voting for Biden, but will be voting for Harris.  Biden may make it a year before he has to give up the reins to his VP. 
Biden's in cognitive decline.  Yeah, I know.  The faithful have to deny this even if they see it themselves.  But for anyone who has watched a family member enter age-related cognitive decline and dementia, we understand what we are seeing in Biden's decline. 
I feel sorry for the guy.  But honestly.  It really is time to hand the reins of power over the the next generation - GenX and Millennial.  Running extremely elderly candidates is not a good idea.  My generation - Boomers - need to start handing control over to those who have the ability and youth to run a government from a fresh perspective.

Do you know that to take that test means someone had concerns. So someone was troubled trump was thick as a brick. Biden has not been asked to do it.

5 minutes ago, Sujo said:

Do you know that to take that test means someone had concerns. So someone was troubled trump was thick as a brick. Biden has not been asked to do it.

"There are none so blind as those who will not see."

7 hours ago, TopDeadSenter said:

Biden to end the chaos? This implies Biden is organized and methodical.

This does NOT imply that Biden is organized and methodical, but that he is more organized and more methodical than the guy who created the chaos!
Being smarter than the 'president' is NOT at all difficult; take my dog for example ????

5 minutes ago, connda said:

"There are none so blind as those who will not see."

See him struggled down the ram and feebly holding the glass. 

35 minutes ago, connda said:

I have to believe that most will not be voting for Biden, but will be voting for Harris.  

Because everyone knew in advance that Harris was going to be his pick?

 

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Other Democratic speakers on Tuesday included U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a leading liberal figure known as AOC.

"Ocasio-Cortez is a New York Democrat, self-described democratic socialist, and, at 29, the youngest woman ever elected to Congress".

 

"So we have never seen a world where government owned all businesses, but we have lived in a world where big business has owned and bought our government. It has resulted in catastrophic consequences," she said.

https://www.newsweek.com/ocasio-cortez-instagram-live-explains-socialism-aoc-1444534

Now that's radical , 

IMOP Her radical socialist ideas are over the top!

 

Glad I'm not American, a choice between a deranged Trump and a senile Biden, Kanye West would be better than both of them lol.