Joe Biden Cements His Legacy—So Kamala Harris Can Carry It On

Dem Stars Shine in Chicago • Abortion Rights Take Center Stage • Murdoch Empire Drama [View in your browser]( | [Update your preferences](newsletter=vf) [Vanity Fair Hive logo image]( Joe Biden Cements His Legacy—So Kamala Harris Can Carry It On Good morning! Joe Biden passed the baton to Kamala Harris in a fiery (and lengthy) speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Jon Skolnik and Katie Herchenroeder [report](, capping a night featuring party stars like Hillary Clinton, James Clyburn, Raphael Warnock, Andy Beshear, Jasmine Crockett, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. “She’s tough, she’s experienced, and she has enormous integrity,” Biden said, adding that Harris will be “a historic president who puts her stamp on America’s future.” The joy and excitement unleashed by Harris’s ascension to the top of the ticket was on display throughout the evening, with attendees going wild when the vice president entered the convention hall and cheering loudly throughout. Vanity Fair’s team covered [the most riveting moments]( on the ever-churning live blog, while Herchenroeder [wrote]( separately how the Democrats are putting abortion rights center stage. On the ground in Chicago, Eric Lutz [reported]( how Josh Shapiro is “more hopeful than ever” about the 2024 race, while Molly Jong-Fast [captured]( the mix of optimism and anxiety in the air. We’ll have much, much more today on the DNC here. Plus, for a break in the action from Chicago, Clive Irving [reports]( on Prince Harry’s final showdown with the Murdoch empire. [Image may contain: Joe Biden, Crowd, Person, People, Adult, Electrical Device, Microphone, Accessories, Formal Wear, and Tie]( [At 2024 Democratic National Convention, Joe Biden Cements His Legacy—So Kamala Harris Can Carry It On]( By [Jon Skolnik and Katie Herchenroeder]( [In his fiery speech Monday, the president delivered a swan song, touting his historic record while passing the torch to his vice president. “Democracy has prevailed,” he said, “and now democracy must be preserved.”]( [Read more button](   [DNC 2024: Live Updates From the Democratic National Convention]( By [Vanity Fair]( [The party faithful went wild for Kamala Harris, Democratic all-stars drew cheers, and Joe Biden pointed to the future.]( [Read more button](   [Why the 2024 DNC Has Me Anxious—and Optimistic]( By [Molly Jong-Fast]( [Kamala Harris has rejuvenated the party, but the presidential race is anything but over.]( [Read more button](   [Three Women Highlight the Horrors of a Post-Dobbs World at 2024 DNC]( By [Katie Herchenroeder]( [The moving speeches on abortion rights stand in stark contrast to last month’s Republican convention, where the issue was barely mentioned.]( [Read more button](   [Inside the Drama of Prince Harry’s Final Showdown With the Murdoch Empire]( By [Clive Irving]( [A former British prime minister has submitted new evidence in the hacking scandal, potentially dragging some of Rupert’s high-profile former attack dogs back into the crosshairs.]( [Read more button](   Get on the list Subscribe to our Hollywood newsletter for your essential industry and awards-season news, every day. [Sign Up Now](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn](   This e-mail was sent to you by The Hive. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( Sent from Condé Nast, 1 World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007 Copyright © 2024 Condé Nast