Joe Biden's Stutter Highlighted in 13-Year-Old Boy's Inspiring DNC Speech

The Late Show capped off its four nights of live Democratic National Convention coverage Thursday night with a blistering take on Michael Bloomberg and an earnest endorsement of Democratic candidate Joe Biden.

Patrick Hipes, Denise Petski Hollywood generally is reacting with praise for former Vice President Joe Biden’s speech accepting the Democratic Party’s nomination for president Thursday night.“A beautiful speech in an unprecedented time and the salve we need,” wrote actor-producer-director Elizabeth Banks.“The speech of his life. The speech of our lives.

Former vice president Joe Biden accepted the Democratic nomination for president last night.According to a tweet from granddaughter Naomi Biden, his grandkids gifted him with a tub of ice cream. Four of the candidate's grandchildren, Naomi, Finnegan, Maisy, and Natalie Biden, spoke in a video shown at the Democratic National Convention.

Joe Biden as he accepted his party's nomination for president of the United States. After a full week of stirring videos of people across America and speeches from some of the most powerful and influential members of the Democratic party, Biden put a pin in the DNC with a quote from the poet Seamus Heaney, saying that this was "our moment" and "our mission" to "make hope and history rhyme." But the hosts of late-night TV had the final word of the night.

In a night full of wonderful speeches and performances, Brayden Harrington clearly stood out among the others with his heartfelt message about hardship, resilience, and friendship. The 13-year-old student revealed in a brilliant video address at the Democratic National Convention that he has a stutter, just like Joe Biden. And that made them become friends instantly when they first met. Here’s what you should know about Brayden and his story:

Brayden Harrington, a 13-year-old from New Hampshire who overcame his stutter with help from Joe Biden, is being praised for his moving speech during the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticFor an event that necessarily unfolded from scattered locations across the country, the theme of the 2020 Democratic National Convention was unified from the start. Over four nights, a (virtual) parade of politicians, celebrities and citizens solemnly told the audience at home that this election is about saving “the soul of this nation” from Donald Trump.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterFormer Vice President Joe Biden’s speech accepting the Democratic party’s nomination for president was met with wide praise from across the entertainment industry.“Nothing ‘sleepy’ about that speech,” said writer-producer Damon Lindelof (“Watchmen”) to Variety. Lindelof was a vocal supporter for Sen.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris wear masks and hold their hands in the air while greeting their supporters on the final night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Thursday (August 20) in Wilmington, Delaware.

Joe Biden's granddaughters — Maisy, Finnegan, Naomi, and Natalie — who couldn't help but praise their grandfather and share how they knew he had to run for president.«Pop told us that this election would be totally different from any other election ever,» Natalie explained. «He was worried how it would affect his kids.»«Whether or not we wanted to go through another campaign and be scrutinized by the press,» continued Finnegan.

After four days of praise from the most prominent Democrats in the United States, and a slew of celebrities, Joe Biden officially accepted the party’s nomination for president “with great honor and humility.” Biden, 77, spoke to the country from his home state of Delaware, pledging to voters that he’ll undo the harm he believes Donald Trump has done to the United States.

Before Joe Biden officially accepted the Democratic nomination for president, his family had something to say. The former vice president was honored with a video featuring his adoring granddaughters, who revealed that they speak to him everyday — and begged him to run for president. Speeches then came from his two children: daughter Ashley Biden, 39, and son Hunter Biden, 50. But before honoring their father, they honored someone dear to them: their brother, Beau Biden.

Joe Biden is receiving lots of praise for the speech that he just gave while accepting the Democratic presidential nomination during the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

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Elaine Low Senior TV WriterFollowing a series of emotional introductions, former Vice President Joe Biden took the stage Thursday night to accept the Democratic nomination for president, striking a hopeful tone even as he zeroed in on President Trump ahead of November’s election, asserting that America’s current leader has “failed in his most basic duty to the nation.”Promising to be “an ally of the light, not the darkness,” Biden vowed that the first thing he would do, once in office, is to

the third day of the Democratic National Convention.

Hillary Clinton is recalling her 2016 Presidential Election loss during her speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

signature baggy shirt and neon-green dyed roots, Eilish declared that “Silence is not an option, and we cannot sit this one out.”“The only way to be certain of the future is to make it ourselves,” she said, before imploring people at home to register to vote.Her performance was the first of three musical interludes on the docket for night three of the convention.Prince Royce followed soon after Eilish with a cover of “Stand by Me” and Jennifer Hudson is set to sing later in the night, too.

Politicos are well-versed when it comes to Joe Biden‘s two sons, Beau and Hunter. But not as much is known about his daughter, Ashley Biden. Ashley, 39, appeared at the Democratic National Convention on August 18 alongside her mother, Jill Biden, in a heartfelt video about their family, sharing a sweet story about why her mom took up running (her teenage angst). Here’s what else you should know about the activist and entrepreneur — and watch that video below!

Cindy McCain is reflecting on her late husband's friendship with Joe Biden.