Flying high from making history at the Democratic National Convention by becoming the first woman candidate for USA president, Hillary Clinton began her campaign Friday by telling voters in the convention city of Philadelphia that they have a lot of work to do.
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It was not immediately clear what other statements and accusations that the Trumps have made during their 50-plus-year business and political careers were only said in jest and not meant to be taken seriously.
Donald Trump’s son has accused Barack Obama of plagiarizing a line from his Republication convention speech when the US President spoke at the Democratic event this week.
“Donald Trump says, and this is a quote, ‘I know more about ISIS than the generals do.’ No, Donald, you don’t”, the candidate said.
Clinton also vowed to fight income inequality, offered an agenda for providing debt-free college, promised to introduce sensible gun control measures, and pledged to fight climate change – because she “believes in science”. In this document, look for the words “liberty” and ‘equal protection of law, ‘ ” said the father of a Muslim-American soldier killed in Iraq War.
“I think I have a great temperament, I have a temperament where I know how to win”, Trump said.
Clinton also said the United States stands by its North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies against any threat, including from Russian Federation.
She also drew a sharp contrast with her election rival Donald Trump, calling the Republican supremely unqualified for the White House.
She asserted that the Democratic Party is the party of the working class, but she mentioned that it had not done of good enough job of hearing the people and acting for them. “I didn’t produce our show-I just showed up for the final speech on Thursday”, Trump had told the Times of the differences between his program and that of the Democrats. Trump leaves you reeling with disconnected one-liners and contradictory claims.
Biden, a loyal Democratic soldier and a popular figure within the party, said Clinton “has always been there for you”. She also bridged the connection between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Clinton didn’t miss a chance to go after her opponent.
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In a detailed acceptance speech during Thursday’s closing session, Clinton countered Trump’s portrayal of a dystopian America, describing instead a nation with “the most powerful military, the most innovative entrepreneurs, the most enduring values”. “Let’s build a better tomorrow for our beloved children and our beloved country”.
