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Democrats are set to begin their four-day-long virtual convention on Monday. The DNC schedule includes speeches by the nominees, former presidents and prominent party officials.
Just six months ago, Biden's campaign seemed all but over. But in the end, he had just enough connection, through his oft-mentioned ties to Obama and other key Democrats, to overcome his deficits.
Kamala Harris, the daughter of Jamaican and Indian immigrants, represents a series of firsts — being Joe Biden's running mate is the latest. Political leaders and activists are cheering the pick.
Elections are won by the candidate who presents the most compelling vision for the future, and Joe Biden is a retro politician adapting core Democratic Party goals to the societal demands of 2020.
The president's campaign had begun holding "Black Voices for Trump" events, but the coronavirus pandemic shut down in-person campaigning for months. During that time, the election landscape shifted.
Experts said any decision about how a Biden Justice Department might handle a case against President Trump will pose huge legal and political challenges.
"This is a historical, transformational, and proud moment for... all women of colour, all Black women, and all South Asian women," Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra tweeted.
Beyond making history, Biden showed his vision for the future, opened a window into his decision-making and picked someone who will likely be able to stand up well in a vice presidential debate.
The selection will make Harris the third woman and first Black and first Asian American candidate to be nominated for vice president by a major political party.
An NPR/Marist focus group of Phoenix-area voters weighs in on President Trump's campaign messages, and his handling of the pandemic and race relations.
There are a lot of contrasts between Joe Biden's impending pick and past elections when women were vice presidential candidates. One that's easy to overlook: Biden is ahead in the polls.