Democrats Claim ‘Big Tent’ in First Convention in Pandemic

Democrats Claim ‘Big Tent’ in First Convention in Pandemic
In this image from video, Eva Longoria, serving as moderator, speaks during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 17, 2020. Democratic National Convention via AP
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NEW YORK—Joe Biden and the Democrats are highlighting the party’s inclusive “big tent” Monday night as their 2020 National Convention gets underway with a lineup that features as many former Republican governors as “democratic socialists”—along with the star power of Michelle Obama.

The former first lady will stress Biden’s competency and character in a keynote address expected to draw sharp contrasts between the Republican incumbent seeking reelection and the man who was her husband’s two-term vice president, an adviser said.