By — Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-former-president-barack-obamas-full-speech-at-2024-democratic-national-convention Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Former President Barack Obama’s full speech at 2024 Democratic National Convention Politics Aug 21, 2024 12:21 AM EDT Former President Barack Obama took the convention stage Tuesday in Chicago, a city where he launched his history-making political career decades ago. Watch Obama’s remarks in the player above. Speaking on the second night of the Democratic National Convention, Obama praised Vice President Kamala Harris’ record and work ethic in his speech. He criticized former President Donald Trump and his policies, saying Trump “sees power as nothing more than a means to his ends.” WATCH: 2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 2 “We do not need four more years of bluster and bumbling and chaos. We have seen that movie before, and we all know that the sequel is usually worse,” he said to thunderous applause. “America’s ready for a new chapter. America’s ready for a better story. We are ready for a President Kamala Harris.” When the crowd booed Trump, Obama also turned to a familiar refrain from his time as president: “Do not boo — vote.” In another echo, one that repurposed his own campaign slogan, he said of Harris: “Yes, she can.” Before he delivered his endorsement of Harris, Obama also paid tribute to President Joe Biden, who had served eight years as his vice president. Biden, who stepped away from the 2024 race a little more than a month ago, spoke on the first night of the DNC. Building on the convention’s message that Harris is “for the people,” Night 2 of the DNC was devoted to bringing “bold vision” to America’s future and a new generation of Democratic leadership. Later in the week, Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will formally accept their nominations as the party’s candidates. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage Live updates: The Obamas and Doug Emhoff are set to speak on Day 2 of the DNC Live fact check: Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention 7 takeaways from DNC Day 1 Fact-checking Biden’s DNC speech WATCH: DNC delegates on what they see in a Harris-Walz ticket WATCH: ‘The future is here,’ Hillary Clinton says in 2024 Democratic National Convention speech WATCH: How Democrats could expand the Senate map in November, according to Sen. Gary Peters We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas is a senior editor for the PBS NewsHour's Communities Initiative. He's also the senior editor and manager of newsletters. @Josh_Barrage
Former President Barack Obama took the convention stage Tuesday in Chicago, a city where he launched his history-making political career decades ago. Watch Obama’s remarks in the player above. Speaking on the second night of the Democratic National Convention, Obama praised Vice President Kamala Harris’ record and work ethic in his speech. He criticized former President Donald Trump and his policies, saying Trump “sees power as nothing more than a means to his ends.” WATCH: 2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 2 “We do not need four more years of bluster and bumbling and chaos. We have seen that movie before, and we all know that the sequel is usually worse,” he said to thunderous applause. “America’s ready for a new chapter. America’s ready for a better story. We are ready for a President Kamala Harris.” When the crowd booed Trump, Obama also turned to a familiar refrain from his time as president: “Do not boo — vote.” In another echo, one that repurposed his own campaign slogan, he said of Harris: “Yes, she can.” Before he delivered his endorsement of Harris, Obama also paid tribute to President Joe Biden, who had served eight years as his vice president. Biden, who stepped away from the 2024 race a little more than a month ago, spoke on the first night of the DNC. Building on the convention’s message that Harris is “for the people,” Night 2 of the DNC was devoted to bringing “bold vision” to America’s future and a new generation of Democratic leadership. Later in the week, Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will formally accept their nominations as the party’s candidates. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage Live updates: The Obamas and Doug Emhoff are set to speak on Day 2 of the DNC Live fact check: Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention 7 takeaways from DNC Day 1 Fact-checking Biden’s DNC speech WATCH: DNC delegates on what they see in a Harris-Walz ticket WATCH: ‘The future is here,’ Hillary Clinton says in 2024 Democratic National Convention speech WATCH: How Democrats could expand the Senate map in November, according to Sen. Gary Peters We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now