By Stephen Collinson and Caitlin Hu
That might seem obvious, but the last night of the Democratic National Convention was designed to leave Americans in no doubt. Biden was hailed as a man of faith, humanity, statesmanship and racial tolerance. The message: He stands up to foreign dictators, respects the rule of law and radiates modesty, decency, warmth and common sense. And he’ll heal a sick and grieving nation with empathy distilled from personal tragedies. Hint, hint.
Biden accepted his nomination with the speech of his life, declaring America would overcome its “season of darkness.” He warned that America faced a “perfect storm”: the pandemic, the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, a racial justice awakening and climate change. And the soul of America would be tested. “Character,” “compassion,” “decency,” “sincerity,” “science” and “democracy” were on the ballot, he said.
Biden also lacerated Trump over his mismanagement of the pandemic — which the President has said could just go away. “I have news for him — no miracle is coming,” Biden said, accusing the President of failing at his fundamental job to protect Americans.i
Alone onstage, the former vice president stared into the camera, speaking directly to viewers at home in pandemic-induced isolation. And the strength of his performance exposed the risk of Trump’s incessant attempts to portray the Democratic nominee as senile and slow. Given such a buildup, even a half-decent speech would have beaten expectations.
Overall, Democrats left a strong impression, framing their candidate as a man whose long life of comebacks from stumbles and personal heartbreaks is converging in history with a nation that needs to be healed. With two-and-a-half months to go, Biden has aced one of the most important tests that lie between him and the White House. A ferocious campaign is ahead, however, against a President who will do anything to win.
Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus hosted the night with an arsenal of jokes at the Trump administration’s expense, deliberately mispronouncing Vice President Mike Pence’s name and referencing the use of troops to disperse protesters befits Trump’s June photo op at a Washington church.
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