Aug 20 WATCH: Tammy Duckworth dubs Trump the ‘coward in chief’ By Associated Press The Illinois Democrat and military veteran lost her legs during a helicopter crash while serving in Iraq. She said at Thursday's Democratic National Convention that Joe Biden understands the sacrifices military families make. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Tammy Baldwin shares story at DNC of childhood illness By Associated Press Baldwin is touting her support under the Obama-Biden administration for the Affordable Care Act. It allows young people to stay on their parents’ insurance until they are 26. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Cory Booker says Biden, Harris can help middle class By Associated Press Cory Booker has evoked the memory of his late grandfather to argue that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris can bolster unions and empower the middle class. Continue reading
Aug 20 Watch 17:52 Biden’s long and painful path to Democratic presidential nomination By Lisa Desjardins, Kate Grumke, Alex D'Elia Former Vice President Joe Biden has spent decades in public office. On Thursday night, he will finally accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for president. We look back at Biden’s personal story, fraught with tragedy and resilience, and his long political… Continue watching
Aug 20 WATCH: Atlanta mayor invokes Rep. Lewis’ legacy, urges voting By Associated Press Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has invoked the legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis as she encourages people to vote. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Gavin Newsom talks climate change at DNC as fires rage By Associated Press Gavin Newsom addressed Democrats on Aug. 18 during the first night of the Democratic National Convention. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Andrew Yang jabs GOP for mispronouncing Kamala By Associated Press Democrats are opening the fourth and final night of their convention with a not-so-subtle dig at Republicans mispronouncing Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ first name. Continue reading
Aug 20 Watch 5:19 How Sanders worked with Biden on Democratic policy proposals One of the goals of this year’s Democratic National Convention is to unite a divided party. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders was former Vice President Joe Biden’s biggest challenger during the Democratic primaries, and some of his supporters have vowed not… Continue watching
Aug 20 Watch 9:02 Al Gore on virtual convention, Trump’s ‘trickery’ and Biden’s climate platform Former Vice President Al Gore is among the few people who know what it’s like to deliver an acceptance speech for a major party’s presidential nomination. In a year when we might not learn the results on Election Day, Gore… Continue watching
Aug 20 Watch 4:12 Biden’s acceptance speech will follow night of women in the spotlight By Amna Nawaz The Democratic National Convention concludes Thursday night. Delegates and the nation will hear from Joe Biden, the party’s presidential nominee for 2020. His appearance follows a night when Biden’s former boss, former President Barack Obama, and his running mate, Sen. Continue watching