Kamala Harris hails Biden in surprise Democratic convention appearance
The Hindu
Kamala Harris praised Joe Biden at Democratic convention as delegates prepare for his farewell address.
Kamala Harris said Democrats would be "forever grateful" to U.S. President Joe Biden as she made a surprise appearance Monday at the start of a party convention in Chicago that will crown her as the new presidential nominee.
Thousands of delegates gave the vice president a rapturous reception ahead of what is expected to be a bittersweet farewell address by the 81-year-old Biden following his decision to quit the 2024 White House race.
"I want to kick us off by celebrating our incredible president Joe Biden," said Harris to cheers from the crowd as she took the stage.
"Joe, thank you for your historic leadership for your lifetime of service to our nation. We are forever grateful to you."
In the space of a few breathtaking weeks, America's first female, Black and South Asian vice president has turned the presidential race upside down, breathing new life into the Democratic Party and wiping out Republican rival Donald Trump's lead in the polls.
She will give her keynote speech at the culmination of the convention on Thursday.
Later Monday, Biden will be facing the party that pushed him out of the race over concerns about his age, but is getting a hero's welcome as Democrats thank him for stepping aside for Harris.
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