The Recap: Biden passes the torch, while Clinton cracks the ceiling

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Clinton, Biden, and more show Democrats’ unity on night 1 of the DNC

Accomplishments were celebrated and humility was shown. 

AOC fires up DNC crowd with scorching swipe at 'two-bit union buster' Trump

Her take on what Trump would do for a dollar isn’t wrong.

Here's the moment Joe Biden officially passed the torch to Kamala Harris

No “Democrats in disarray” here.

Hillary Clinton's DNC speech will give you all the feels

Clinton finally gets her flowers.

Cartoon: Trumping our safety

Not sure exactly what he thinks he’s keeping us safe from …

17 of the greatest pics from the first night of the DNC

It was a hell of a night.

Republicans beg Trump to please stop being so Trumpy

Asking Trump to stop making personal attacks is like asking a baby not to cry.

How memes could tip the 2024 election in Harris’ favor

Harris is surging on social media and in the polls.

Trump makes his first appearance at the DNC—and boy is it ugly

So many worst hits to choose from … and more are sure to come.

Harris makes surprise appearance at DNC to thank Biden

The vice president makes sure to give credit where it’s due.

Conservative attacks on free speech are coming to a campus near you

The war on higher education continues.

Republicans insist abortion issue is settled for voters—they’re wrong

Just because they refuse to address it doesn’t mean that it’s not an issue. 

House GOP tries to rain on DNC parade with absurd impeachment report

Because why would they need evidence to prove a crime?  

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‘Thanks Joe Biden’ trends on X, with glowing reviews of the president

President Joe Biden has been busy doing things in the hopes of making Americans’ lives better. Whether it is announcing an ambitious job-training program, passing infrastructure legislation, or working to bring down drug costs, his administration has legitimately attempted to not only undo much of the damage caused by the last administration but also change the trajectory of our country’s inequalities. There are a million things that still need to be done, and bigger, more ambitious policies that must be pursued, but when the last administration’s crowning achievement was exacerbating the country’s wealth inequality with a huge tax giveaway to the rich, Biden’s attempts to make government work for average workers is a step forward.

Late Thursday, “Thank Joe BIden” began trending on X (formerly Twitter), and it became something epic, pointing out the positives of Biden’s administration, while frequently comparing it to the Trump-ternative.

Thanks Joe Biden! Thanks to the POTUS!! https://t.co/sPCUVzGHW0

— Peter Blue 2024 (@PKRIDESAGAIN) September 20, 2023

And the comparisons.

Thanks Joe Biden pic.twitter.com/GFYSLpHoYw

— Mark my words - Trumps Going to Prison! (@TFGLiedUSADied) September 21, 2023

Thanks Joe Biden pic.twitter.com/WGPrndyLea

— 🇺🇸 Geo Is Still Pissed 🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧🌊🐕🌎🍷🌿 (@Geo_Is_Pissed) September 21, 2023

This one is a little blue.

Thanks Joe Biden pic.twitter.com/eXVw9c5hOr

— Mark my words - Trumps Going to Prison! (@TFGLiedUSADied) September 21, 2023

This one is sort of mesmerizing.

🫶 "Thanks Joe Biden" “No Thanks Trump” pic.twitter.com/hd1NVOdbtz

— 1 & only👉SilverAdie Art 🌈 Parody—other 1 is fake (@SilverAdie) September 21, 2023

Here are a few that take advantage of also making fun of New York Times columnist David Brooks and his airport bar tab.

I just paid $78 for two slices of buttered toast, thanks Joe Biden pic.twitter.com/HCZNg3vKT9

— En Buen Ora 🆗 (@EnBuenora) September 21, 2023

It’s true, you guys. My family has had to cut back to only eating at airport restaurants 4 nights a week. THANKS JOE BIDEN!

— Jay Black (@jayblackisfunny) September 21, 2023

Here are a few million people that are probably happier Biden is president.

Thanks Joe Biden 😎💙🇺🇸👏🏼pic.twitter.com/CMflneWXTT

— PCali68 💙🌊🟧 (@SCRCali68) September 22, 2023

Sign the petition: Denounce MAGA GOP's baseless impeachment inquiry against Biden

Kerry talks with Drew Linzer, director of the online polling company Civiqs. Drew tells us what the polls say about voters’ feelings toward President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, and what the results would be if the two men were to, say … run against each other for president in 2024. Oh yeah, Drew polled to find out who thinks Donald Trump is guilty of the crimes he’s been indicted for, and whether or not he should see the inside of a jail cell.