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Democratic National Convention Day 4 – A Nation Reacts

by Onward Texas Staff August 21, 2020, 12:32 am 30.1k Views

The final day of the 2020 Democratic National Convention introduced the nation to the Joe Biden that his friends, family and colleagues know. Former Vice-President Joe Biden officially accepted the Democratic Party nomination for President and laid out a vision that included compassion, decisiveness and unity.

The evening’s theme was “America’s Promise” and Biden succeeded in conveying a message of hope, promise and leadership.

“While I’ll be a Democratic candidate, I’ll be an American president. That’s the job of the president — to represent all of us, not just our base or our party.”
Joe Biden

Scroll through and catch the check out what some of our Texas lawmakers and candidates had to say about tonight’s convention.

“What we know about this president is that if he’s given four more years, he'll be what he has been for the last four years. A president who takes no responsibilities, refuses to lead, blames others, cozies up to dictators, and fans the flames of hate and division.” — @JoeBiden pic.twitter.com/gAQOVNh35x
— Texas Democrats (@texasdemocrats) August 21, 2020

A pandemic.

A flailing economy.

The ugly stain of systemic racism.

The urgency of climate change.

These are the challenges we face. We can change our country, with a new president, a new vice president, a new Senate, a State Legislature, and all of us working together.
— Texas Young Democrats (@texasyds) August 21, 2020

This is what a President sounds like. America is listening.
— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) August 21, 2020

This was the convention of a party that thinks it's winning, and that it has the potential to win big. They were on the offensive, taking the fight directly into Donald Trump’s territory of voters, trying to build a broad and formidable coalition.
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) August 21, 2020

“We’ll develop and deploy rapid tests with results available immediately.” @JoeBiden, the next President of these United States.

Thank you sir for publicly and nationally addressing the need for rapid testing. It’s one of the key factors in helping to defeat #COVID19. #txlege
— Jon Rosenthal (@Jon_RosenthalTX) August 21, 2020

.@JoeBiden’s speech tonight was the most important speech of our lives… and he fucking nailed it. #DemConvention2020 #JoeBiden
— Kendall Scudder (@KendallScudder) August 21, 2020

Out of many, one. @JoeBiden has proven time and again his love of country and his exceptional leadership. He's the moral compass our country needs in this moment and I am so excited to see him accept the nomination to become our 46th President #DemConvention https://t.co/Lv7X48L7T3
— Wendy Davis (@wendydavis) August 21, 2020

The Democratic Ticket has been accepted & finalized. The #DemConvention & Party are steadfast behind @JoeBiden & his leadership in healing our nation. It’s now go time! #Tx12 & all of Tx make sure that you’re registered to vote and have your voice heard!https://t.co/TapH2bHFhD
— Dr. Lisa Welch for US House (@Welch_tx) August 21, 2020