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In rare unity, Democratic Party coalesces behind Joe Biden

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Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden waves on stage at the end of the third day of the Democratic National Convention, on Aug 19, 2020.

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WASHINGTON - 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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