When he formally announced his entry into the 2020 presidential race, Joe Biden declared that he stood for two things – workers who “built this country”, and values that can bridge its divisions.
As the US faces challenges from coronavirus to racial inequity, his pitch in essence is to create new economic opportunities for workers, restore environmental protections and healthcare rights, and international alliances.
He has officially become the Democratic presidential nominee on Thursday with this message delivered to a national audience.
What to watch for at the Democratic convention
Here in detail is where the candidate stands on eight key issues.