Democratic National Convention: Kamala Harris thanks Joe Biden for historic leadership

The last major stopover before the US Presidential elections in November, the Democratic National Convention (DNC) got underway in Chicago on Monday, where party delegates, leaders, and other influential personalities will endorse Kamala Harris. The convention will also mark the official nomination of Harris's running mate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

A minute & a half ovation for our Rightful 45th President Hillary Clinton ? #DNC pic.twitter.com/W83LctDt4Z

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Kamala Harris thanks Joe Biden

Harris thanked Joe Biden for his historic leadership and said, "We are forever grateful to you. I want to kick us off by celebrating our incredible president, Joe Biden," Harris said.

"Joe, thank you for your historic leadership, for your lifetime of service to our nation," she added.

"People from every corner of our country and every walk of life are here, and this November, we will come together and declare with one voice that we are moving forward. Let us always remember --- when we fight, we win," Harris said.

Democratic Convention erupts into cheers for Vice President Kamala Harris pic.twitter.com/94KB236X4F

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Something is happening in America: Hillary Clinton

Former US First Lady Hillary Clinton, who was the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee and lost to Trump in the elections, also addressed the DNC.

"There's a lot of energy in this room, just like there is across the country," Clinton said.

"Something, something is happening in America. You can feel it," she added.

MASSIVE and lengthy standing ovation for Hilary Clinton tonight at #DNC night 1. pic.twitter.com/WaOE6YuHtp

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Bien to address DNC

Incumbent US President Biden and two former presidents, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, are also expected to address the DNC.

This will be Biden's first major public appearance after his announcement that he will drop out of the presidential elections due to concerns over his poor health.

Several governors and Democratic leaders also took to the stage on Monday to appeal to the electorate to vote for Harris.

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Former MAGA supporter addresses DNC

Another interesting appeal came from Rich Logis, a former Donald Trump supporter and member of MAGA.

Logis, who once identified as a diehard fan of Trump, accused the former president of lying and dividing society. In a pre-recorded message, Logis said lying was Trump's superpower.

"I believed Trump. When the pandemic hit, we needed leadership, but we were given almost nothing. It was a major betrayal to the country," Logis said.

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