InfoLeadershipWorld News Joe Biden formally wins Democratic nomination to take on Trump by Bella Monroe July 6, 2020 written by Bella Monroe July 6, 2020 0 comments 21 Mr Biden, who served as Barack Obama’s vice-president, began the primary campaign in faltering style in Iowa and New Hampshire, but then built momentum with a convincing victory in South Carolina. He then dominated the so-called Super Tuesday contests, taking 10 of the 14 states. Will Joe Biden’s record come back to haunt him? Black and voting for Donald Trump Mr Biden said: “It was an honour to compete alongside one of the most talented groups of candidates the Democratic party has ever fielded and I am proud to say that we are going into this general election a united party.” Mr Biden, 77, secured the nomination officially after seven states and the District of Columbia held presidential primaries on Tuesday. It is his third bid for the presidency. Associated Press puts his tally at 1,995 delegates, with eight states and three US territories still to vote. Mr Obama endorsed Mr Biden in April, saying in a video that Mr Biden had “all the qualities we need in a president right now”. “This is a difficult time in America’s history,” Mr Biden said. “And Donald Trump’s angry, divisive politics is no answer. The country is crying out for leadership. Leadership that can unite us. Leadership that can bring us together.” Mr Trump has indicated he is eager to take the fight to Mr Biden who he derides as “Sleepy Joe”, and the Democrat has faced a number of difficulties. He was forced into damage limitation mode after saying African Americans “ain’t black” if they even considered voting for President Trump, later apologising for the “cavalier” comment. Mr Biden has also faced accusations of inappropriate contact with women. He has described himself as a “tactile politician” and apologised for how people might react. Former staff assistant Tara Reade has accused him of sexually assaulting her in 1993, which he denies. The US is facing major civil unrest over the death of an unarmed African American man, George Floyd, in police custody, at the same time as unemployment has reached levels unseen since the Great Depression amid the coronavirus outbreak. Mr Trump and Mr Biden have already clashed on these issues, which look set to dominate the polls in November. Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Bella Monroe Bella Monroe is an entertainment reporter with exclusive interviews with Hollywood's biggest stars. She covers the latest in music, film, and viral internet trends. Sam graduated with a degree in Journalism from NYU and has been featured in top entertainment outlets. previous post Jeffrey Epstein friend Ghislaine Maxwell arrested on child sex abuse conspiracy, perjury charges next post Ammonium nitrate stored at site of massive Beirut explosion: Officials You may also like Felix Baumgartner, Space Jump Pioneer, Dies in Paragliding... July 18, 2025 Kang Seo Ha: Korean Actress Dies at 31... July 16, 2025 Shocking Video: Diogo Jota’s Lamborghini Engulfed in Flames... July 3, 2025 Liverpool Forward Diogo Jota Tragically Killed in Spanish... July 3, 2025 92-Year-Old Convicted of 1967 Bristol Woman’s Murder and... July 3, 2025 Actress Kylie Page, 28, Remembered for Kindness After... July 1, 2025 Tourists Observe Fatal Bison Incident During Misguided Photographic... June 30, 2025 Investigation Commences to Identify Remains of 800 Infants... June 18, 2025 An Air India flight bound for London, carrying... June 12, 2025 Madeleine McCann: Portuguese Investigators Assess New Search Findings June 11, 2025