미 민주 전대, 풍선•환호 없는 화상 전대…'거대한 줌콜' 흥행 성공할까<br /><br /> Over in the U.S., the 2020 Democratic National Convention kicked off on Monday with a two-hour virtual event, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />The first night included speeches from former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama, and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.<br />Our Kim Jae-hee has this report. <br /> The four-night Democratic National Convention has finally begun... but the event is taking place largely online, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />Focusing on the theme of "Uniting America," the virtual convention stretches from Monday through Thursday, airing from 9 PM to 11 PM Eastern Time.<br />Key issues brought up on Monday included the pandemic, the economic downturn, and racial injustice.<br />The highlight of the first night was a speech from former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama. <br /><br /> <br /> "I know Joe, he is a profoundly decent man. Guided by faith. He was a terrific vice president. He knows what it takes to rescue an economy, beat back a pandemic and lead our country."<br /><br />Other speakers on Monday included once-Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders, Republican former Ohio governor John Kasich, and New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo.<br />The brother of George Floyd, whose death in Minneapolis started anti-racism protests all across the U.S., led a powerful tribute and moment of silence at the opening of the convention.<br />Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris will deliver their speeches later this week.<br /> As Democrats aim to boost Biden with its convention, U.S. President Donald Trump and the Republican Party have scheduled rallies in several battleground states this week.<br />Trump on Monday made stops in Minnesota and Wisconsin and criticized Democrats for pre-recording some speeches.<br />He also claimed the only way he'll lose the November 3rd election is if it is "rigged".<br />Kim Jae-hee, Arirang News. <br />
