“In a campaign riddled with verbal gaffes and setbacks, where his cognitive abilities were questioned and his debate performances criticized, Joe Biden stepped up to the lectern and delivered the biggest speech of his life without a hitch” Politico reports.

“That in and of itself was no small feat for Biden, known for veering off script or tripping on his words in a way that party Democrats worried could play into the caricature put forward by Donald Trump and Republicans. But the Democratic nominee appeared at ease as he struck somber notes about the coronavirus pandemic, at once grieving with those who lost loved ones and promising he would take decisive action if elected in November. ‘Look, I understand. I understand how hard it is to have any hope right now. On this summer night let me take a moment to speak to those of you who have lost the most. I have some idea how it feels to lose someone you love,’ Biden said. ‘I know that deep black hole that opens up in the middle of your chest and you feel like you’re being sucked into it. I know how mean, cruel, and unfair life can be sometimes.’ His remarks featured a greatest hits of lines he has used again and again on the campaign trail. From learning how to handle loss, to his first reaction to Trump’s remarks about white supremacists marching in Charlottesville, to the lessons his father taught him, the messages and even precise phrases were familiar to Biden, likely aiding his smooth delivery.”