Democrats' 2020 Platform Contrasts with Biden's Convention Speech
Key Differences in the Democrats' Platform
The Democratic Party's proposed platform, released on the eve of the Chicago convention, is full of contrasts with President Joe Biden's valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night.
While the platform focuses on progressive policies such as expanding healthcare, addressing climate change, and raising the minimum wage, Biden's speech was more moderate and focused on unity and bipartisanship.
Specific Contrasts
- The platform calls for a "Medicare for All" healthcare system, while Biden has said he supports a public option but not single-payer healthcare.
- The platform calls for a $15-per-hour minimum wage, while Biden has proposed raising the minimum wage to $12 per hour.
- The platform calls for a "Green New Deal" to address climate change, while Biden has proposed a more modest plan to invest in clean energy.
Biden's Moderate Convention Speech
In his speech, Biden emphasized the need for unity and bipartisanship, saying, "We have to come together. We have to heal. We have to rebuild."
He also highlighted his record on healthcare, education, and gun control, and promised to continue fighting for the middle class.
Biden's speech was well-received by many Democrats, who saw it as a return to the party's more moderate roots.
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