Joe Biden’s speech at the DNC in Chicago was a blend of casual charisma and pointed rhetoric, with a heartfelt touch right from the beginning. Before he took the stage, his daughter, beaming with pride, announced his arrival. Joe walked up, wiping away tears, and started his speech, clearly moved by the moment.
Not one to shy away from a bit of self-promotion, he reminded everyone, “I’ve given my heart and soul to our nation, and I’ve been blessed a million times in return.”
This wasn’t just your garden-variety pat on the back. Instead, Biden framed his tenure as a blend of noble efforts and favorable returns from ‘America, Inc.’ He didn’t skimp on highlighting his wins, proudly stating “America, I gave my best to you.”
With the passion of a democracy-loving grandpa, he reminded everyone, “Democracy has prevailed, democracy has delivered and democracy must be preserved.”
Overview of Achievements
When it came to achievements, Biden sprinkled enough accomplishments to keep the audience nodding. His speech was a blend of nostalgia and forward-thinking—a sort of “greatest hits” album with a few bonus tracks.
The highlights were glistening, though he avoided getting into the nitty-gritty. The takeaway? Biden sees himself as a warrior for the people, who fought the good fight and scored some major victories.
Future Plans
Looking ahead, Biden didn’t just endorse Kamala Harris; he practically wrapped her in a superhero cape. “She’s tough. She’s experienced. And she has enormous integrity,” he chimed.
And with Kamala and Tim in the ring, he believes “this nation must continue to be a place of possibilities, not just for the few of us, but for all of us.”
Endorsement of Kamala Harris
Joe Biden’s endorsement of Kamala Harris at the DNC in Chicago was less of a political nod and more of a full-body hug. He praised her as the future leader.
Biden didn’t just name-drop; he brought out the verbal pom-poms, cheering Harris on like a political cheerleader. His speech was a blend of reflecting on his own tenure and passing the baton, perhaps with a sigh of relief.
“You’ve got to hand it to Kamala Harris,” Biden seemed to say without literally tossing the microphone her way. He highlighted her strength, experience, and integrity as if ticking off bullet points on a superhero resume.
Criticism of Trump
Of course, no Biden speech is complete without a verbal jab at his favorite punching bag, Donald Trump.
When Biden said Trump was “giving oxygen to the oldest forces that had long sought to tear apart America,” he alluded to the former president’s commendation following the neo-Nazi rally in Charlottesville back in 2017. He firmly noted those forces would meet resistance.
He added that he thinks Trump is not a good choice for America. In Biden’s words: “not then, not now, not ever.”