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In rare show of unity, Democratic Party rallies behind one man

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The Democratic Party, demoralised in 2016, may have US President Donald Trump to thank for unifying it.

What was evident from four days of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) - that had a surreal futuristic ring to it in this pandemic era as candidates spoke in empty halls or in their own homes, but to millions of people - is that the party is much more united than in 2016.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on August 22, 2020, with the headline In rare show of unity, Democratic Party rallies behind one man. Subscribe