Bill Clinton criticizes Trump, endorses Kamala Harris at Democratic National Convention
Chicago: Former US President Bill Clinton delivered a sharp critique of Donald Trump at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, urging Americans to choose Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, over Trump in the upcoming election.
Clinton accused Trump of "creating and curating chaos" during his presidency, saying that the 2024 election presents a "clear choice" between Harris and her Republican opponent, whom he referred to as "the other guy." He praised Harris for her commitment to ensuring every American can "chase their dreams."
However, Clinton cautioned Democrats against overconfidence, stressing the importance of not underestimating their opponents. He urged them to be resilient in the face of any challenges during the campaign.
In his address, Clinton also acknowledged the decision of President Joe Biden not to seek re-election, comparing Biden's legacy to that of George Washington.
The DNC, which began on August 19 in Chicago, features several prominent speakers, including Kamala Harris, the Obamas, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The convention will conclude on August 22.
The US presidential election is scheduled for November 5, 2024.
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Pakistan reports two more polio cases; Total tally now 52
ISLAMABAD: At least two more cases of poliovirus were reported in Pakistan, taking the number of infections to 52 so far this year, a report said on Friday.
“The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health has confirmed the detection of two more wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) cases in Pakistan," an official statement said.
The fresh infections — a boy and a girl — were reported from the Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.
“Genetic sequencing of the samples collected from the children is underway," the statement read. Dera Ismail Khan, one of the seven polio-endemic districts of southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has reported five polio cases so far this year.
Of the 52 cases in the country this year, 24 are from Balochistan, 13 from Sindh, 13 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and one each from Punjab and Islamabad.
There is no cure for polio. Only multiple doses of the oral polio vaccine and completion of the routine vaccination schedule for all children under the age of five can keep them protected.
