Four things we learned from Joe Biden’s Democratic convention speech

Democratic candidate launches attack on Trump in widely praised address

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Democratic candidate launches attack on Trump in widely praised address
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Joe Biden rounded off the four-day Democratic National Convention on Thursday night with an all-encompassing speech in which he pledged to end a “chapter of darkness” in the US.

The former vice president addressed viewers via video link in a 25-minute speech condemning Donald Trump’s record in the White House. Without ever mentioning the president by name, Biden said he “takes no responsibility, refuses to lead, blames others, cozies up to dictators and fans the flames of hate and division”.

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