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WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

Joe Biden's DNC Handoff to Kamala Harris

WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

The Wall Street Journal

Society & Culture, News

4.22.8K Ratings

🗓️ 20 August 2024

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

In a late-night speech from Chicago, the President touts his administration's accomplishments, calls Donald Trump a threat to democracy, and says his best decision was picking Kamala Harris to be his VP. But the 81-year-old's delivery probably confirmed for some Democrats his decision to drop out. Plus, a closer look at the Democratic Party platform that delegates will approve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.0

From the opinion pages of the Wall Street Journal, this is Potomac Watch.

0:39.6

Joe Biden stays up late to address the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

0:45.5

What did he say about his decision to drop out his legacy and why voters should send

0:50.6

Kamala Harris to the Oval Office next.

0:53.0

Plus, what's in the Democratic Party platform that delegates are voting on this week?

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