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- September 5, 2019
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Former Vice President Joe Biden
He said that he knew he had to run after watching what happened at Charlottesville and Trump’s reaction to the horrific events.
When did Joe Biden officially announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President?
On August 12, 2017, a white supremacist rally was held in Charlottesville, Virginia, where violence broke out between the protesters and counterprotesters, leading to one fatality and multiple injuries. Former Vice President Joe Biden, who was serving his final months in the Obama administration at the time, was watching the events unfold on television when he made a significant decision – to run for President of the United States in 2020.
After the events in Charlottesville, Biden’s conviction was clear – America needed a leader who could unify the nation and heal the racial and political divisions that had been tearing it apart. In an interview with Vanity Fair, he said, “Charlottesville, for me, was a cathartic moment. Everything we care about was at risk – and it’s still at risk.”
It was not an easy decision for the former Vice President, who had already run for President twice before in 1988 and 2008, without success. He was well aware of the grueling nature of a presidential campaign and the intense scrutiny that comes with it, especially in the age of social media.
However, Biden believed that he had a unique set of experiences and qualities that could help lead the country out of its current state of turmoil. He had served in public office for over four decades, and his years in the Senate and as Vice President had given him a deep understanding of the workings of government and the challenges faced by everyday Americans. Furthermore, his ability to connect with voters on a personal level, as well as his reputation as a down-to-earth and compassionate leader, could prove to be powerful assets in a fiercely competitive election.
After months of deliberation, Biden officially announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination on April 25, 2019. He staked his campaign on a message of unity, empathy and decency, offering a stark contrast to the divisive and polarizing rhetoric of President Donald Trump.
Biden’s decision to run for President following the events in Charlottesville was not based on political calculation but rather a deep-seated belief that America needed a leader who could bring the country together in a time of crisis. Whether or not he succeeds in his quest for the presidency remains to be seen, but his message of hope and unity has already resonated with millions of Americans who are yearning for a return to a more civil and compassionate era of politics.
