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Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenFive takeaways from the Democratic National Convention What we'll remember from the 2020 Biden convention Chris Wallace labels Biden's acceptance speech 'enormously effective' MORE said he’d lead the country out of what he called a “season of darkness” and vowed to “draw on the best” of what America has to offer as he accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday night, setting up a general election battle with President TrumpDonald John TrumpFive takeaways from the Democratic National Convention What we'll remember from the 2020 Biden convention Chris Wallace labels Biden's acceptance speech 'enormously effective' MORE in November.In his speech, Biden blasted Trump as a president who has sowed chaos and division. They waved American flags as fireworks went off.Biden was joined on stage by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, and his running mate, Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala HarrisFive takeaways from the Democratic National Convention What we'll remember from the 2020 Biden convention The nine biggest Democratic National Convention moments that got everyone talking MORE (D-Calif.).For Biden, becoming the Democratic presidential nominee is the culmination of a decades-long political career that has taken him from the Senate to the White House, as vice president under former President Obama.“Thank you Mr. President,” Biden said to Obama on Thursday night. Bernie SandersBernie SandersWhat we'll remember from the 2020 Biden convention The nine biggest Democratic National Convention moments that got everyone talking Biden vows to lead America out of 'season of darkness' MORE (I-Vt.), Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenThe nine biggest Democratic National Convention moments that got everyone talking Biden vows to lead America out of 'season of darkness' 2020 Democrats do convention Zoom call MORE (D-Mass.), Cory BookerCory Anthony BookerBiden vows to lead America out of 'season of darkness' 2020 Democrats do convention Zoom call Booker torches Trump at convention: 'He has failed us' MORE (D-N.J.) and Amy KlobucharAmy KlobucharBiden vows to lead America out of 'season of darkness' 2020 Democrats do convention Zoom call Democrats use convention to preempt Trump challenges MORE (D-Minn.), talking about their admiration for Biden.His acceptance speech comes one day after former President Obama, in an emotional address, warned voters about the dangers of a second Trump term."This administration has shown it will tear our democracy down if that's what it takes to win," Obama said.In contrast, Obama -- who awarded Biden the Medal of Freedom as president -- tried to portray a sympathetic partner in the White House."Joe is a man who learned early on to treat every person he meets with respect and dignity, living by the words his parents taught him: No one's better than you, Joe, but you're better than nobody,” Obama said.