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“A relatable president we can be proud of, and very much in the American mainstream.”The New York Times: Biden and vice presidential nominee 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.) will not leave Delaware to embark on the traditional boat, bus or train tour of swing states as presidential tickets usually do, in part because they want to model safe behavior in response to the coronavirus, and because Biden wants to keep voters focused on Trump, avoid unforced errors and confine 2020 to a referendum on the unpopular incumbent. Republicans plan to present their virtually-adapted case for Trump’s reelection next week, with a presidential acceptance address from the White House and Vice President Pence’s speech delivered from Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Md.The Wall Street Journal: After Democrats nominate Biden, spotlight shifts to Trump, RNC.The Hill’s Niall Stanage reports five takeaways from the Democratic convention. The Hill: The nine biggest Democratic National Convention moments that got everyone talking.The Associated Press: In moving speech, 13-year-old Brayden Harrington says Biden helped him overcome stutter.A cavalcade of Democrats on Thursday used their camera time to urge Americans to turn out and vote if they want economic recovery, defeat of a virus, a healthier planet, a living wage and racial justice. Former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete ButtigiegPete Buttigieg2020 Democrats do convention Zoom call Stephen, Ayesha Curry endorse Biden The Hill's Convention Report: Biden's big night | Steve Bannon's fall | Pelosi weighs in on Mass. Senate primary MORE, Sen. Tammy BaldwinTammy Suzanne BaldwinStephen, Ayesha Curry endorse Biden The Hill's Convention Report: Biden's big night | Steve Bannon's fall | Pelosi weighs in on Mass. Senate primary The Hill's Morning Report - Obama paints Trump as incapable leader; Harris accepts VP nod MORE (D-Wis.), Sen. Tammy DuckworthLadda (Tammy) Tammy DuckworthDuckworth blasts Trump as 'coward in chief' Stephen, Ayesha Curry endorse Biden The Hill's Convention Report: Biden's big night | Steve Bannon's fall | Pelosi weighs in on Mass. Senate primary MORE (D-Ill.) and Sen. 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.) made appearances, using their time to talk about Biden’s impact on the LGBTQ community, military veterans and racial injustice.Others used the opportunity to preach familiar convention themes: It’s a big, diverse party and everyone needs to participate in the election by Nov. 3. “Our votes can be our voice,” said Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance BottomsKeisha Lance BottomsThe Hill's Morning Report - Obama paints Trump as incapable leader; Harris accepts VP nod Overnight Defense: Trump announces 'snapback' of sanctions on Iran | Uniformed personnel at Dem convention under investigation | Netanyahu calls reported F-35 deal 'fake news' Overnight Health Care: Senate leaves until September without coronavirus relief deal | US records deadliest day of summer | Georgia governor drops lawsuit over Atlanta's mask mandate MORE. While the Leader is not speaking during the RNC, his support for President Trump is clear."  > Battleground states: Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiPelosi predicts 'double digit' gain of Democratic House seats in November election Pelosi axes idea of Saturday vote on additional COVID relief Pelosi cites 'loyalty' to House members in defending Kennedy endorsement MORE (D-Calif.) told Democrats in a virtual meeting on Thursday that the outcome of the presidential election rides on Wisconsin. … In Pennsylvania, the two presidential contenders are neck and neck with Biden in the lead but Trump trailing within the margin of error, according to a new survey (The Hill).> Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairwoman Cheri BustosCheryl (Cheri) Lea BustosPelosi predicts 'double digit' gain of Democratic House seats in November election The Hill's Convention Report: Biden's big night | Steve Bannon's fall | Pelosi weighs in on Mass. “We’ve got the right candidates and resources, and we are ready to mobilize even in the middle of a worldwide pandemic.” The Boston Globe: Pelosi endorses Rep. Joe KennedyJoseph (Joe) Patrick KennedyPelosi cites 'loyalty' to House members in defending Kennedy endorsement The Hill's Convention Report: Biden's big night | Steve Bannon's fall | Pelosi weighs in on Mass. Senate primary Progressives decry Pelosi's endorsement of Kennedy in Senate primary MORE III (D-Mass.) in the Senate primary against Sen. Ed MarkeyEdward (Ed) John MarkeyPelosi cites 'loyalty' to House members in defending Kennedy endorsement The Hill's Convention Report: Biden's big night | Steve Bannon's fall | Pelosi weighs in on Mass. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezWhat we'll remember from the 2020 Biden convention Sanders says Democrats should have given more speaking time to progressives Pelosi cites 'loyalty' to House members in defending Kennedy endorsement MORE (D-N.Y.), considers Markey an ally in their shared embrace of the Green New Deal, is not pleased (The Hill). 8. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a virtual hearing with testimony at 9 a.m. from Postmaster General Louis DeJoyLouis DeJoySorting out the Postal Service disaster Senators open investigation into prescription delays through postal service DC delegate highlights effects of Postal Service quagmire on community MORE about controversial operational changes he’s supervised since his appointment in May and Postal Service plans for processing mailed ballots ahead of the November elections.The president will deliver remarks at the 2020 Council for National Policy Meeting in Arlington, Va., at 11 a.m.Vice President Pence will do a morning show blitz today, with appearances on “Good Morning America,” “Fox & Friends,” CNN’s “New Day,” “CBS This Morning” and Fox Business’s “Mornings With Maria.”    INVITATION: The Hill has a new virtual 2020 Conventions Hub! Hill.TV’s “Rising” program features news and interviews at http://thehill.com/hilltv or on YouTube at 10:30 a.m. ET at Rising on YouTube.ELSEWHERE➔ Walled off: In the Southern District of New York, Stephen Bannon, Trump’s former campaign CEO and White House strategist, and three others were arrested by Postal Service agents and charged on Thursday of defrauding donors by raising “more than $25 million to build a wall along the southern border of the United States,” while allegedly using some of the money they raised for personal gain (CNBC).