For Joe Biden, a son of Delaware who has been in politics for over 40 years, it was a night like no other. At the age of 74 on August 20, 2020, he became the oldest person to accept the Democratic nomination fo president , the oldest to ever run. Thrice before he had attempted to run for president, failing to go the distance in the Democratic primaries. Amid a crowded field of competitors this time too he lagged behind until SC representative James Clyburn endorsed him, giving him an essential boost that turned his campaign completely around. Biden used light versus baroness as a metaphor in his speech, building hope and optimism for a future with a leader for all of America, a contrast to his opponent, incumbent president Donald Trump. Afternthe acceptance speeh Biden joined his running mate Kamala Harris and her husband with his wife Jill. A small group of supporters in their cars awaited them to promote social distancing as a fireworks display concluded an excepti...
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