Harris, the first Black woman and Asian-American on a major US presidential ticket, shared her life story as representative of the American dream during the Democratic National Convention. She criticized Donald Trump's leadership, stating that it has resulted in loss of lives and jobs. Barack Obama also criticized Trump's failures, linking them to the high death toll from the coronavirus, millions of job losses, and America's tarnished reputation. The event included many female speakers, with Harris appealing directly to women, young Americans, and voters of color, crucial constituencies for Biden's potential victory over Trump. Harris highlighted the chaos, incompetence, and callousness of the current administration. The speaker expressed that there is a lot to improve upon and that people deserve better. She criticized the current president for politicizing tragedies and praised Joe Biden for turning challenges into purpose. Biden is currently ahead of Trump in polls, particularly among women voters. Throughout the convention, Democrats have been directly appealing to female voters, emphasizing Biden's role in co-sponsoring the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and his plans to strengthen childcare and protect family healthcare. Obama, whose vice president was Biden from 2009-2017, expressed his disappointment in Trump's handling of the presidency and criticized his failure to grow into the role, leading to severe consequences such as millions of lost jobs. "Our worst instincts have been let loose, our once proud reputation worldwide significantly tarnished, and our democratic institutions more at risk than ever before," stated Obama. The choice of a vice president is especially important for Biden, 77, who would be the oldest person to ever be elected president if he wins. Speculation has arisen due to his age that he may only serve one term, potentially making Harris, 55, a strong candidate for the 2024 nomination. Biden selected Harris as his running mate last week to challenge incumbents Trump, 74, and Vice President Mike Pence, 61. Former first lady and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee who was defeated by Trump, shared at the convention that she frequently hears from voters who regret supporting Trump or not voting at all. Clinton emphasized the importance of voting in the upcoming election, stating that it cannot be another missed opportunity. She urged people to vote as if their lives and livelihoods depended on it. Clinton also warned that despite winning the popular vote, Biden could still lose the election if he does not win by a significant margin. Democrats are concerned about ensuring a large voter turnout to prevent Trump from winning through deceit or manipulation. They are particularly worried about his criticism of mail-in voting and changes at the US Postal Service that could cause delays. DeJoy, a Trump supporter, has promised to delay these changes until after the election. Additionally, Democrats are highlighting Trump's immigration policies, stance on gun restrictions, and decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord. Nancy Pelosi, the first woman Speaker of the US House of Representatives, spoke at the convention about Trump's lack of respect for facts, working families, and women, which is reflected in his policies. Elizabeth Warren, a progressive leader, also addressed the convention, highlighting Biden's proposal to make childcare more affordable for working Americans. Harris, as a child of immigrants, will have the chance to discuss her background and accomplishments in breaking gender and racial barriers in her upcoming speech. She became well-known in the Senate for her thorough questioning of Trump nominees, including Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Attorney General Bill Barr. The Republican National Convention, which will also be mostly virtual, is scheduled for next week.