Aug 23 7 takeaways from Day 4 of the DNC By Josh Boak, Brian Slodysko, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The crowded lineup reflected the immense work Democrats have before them as they've stood up a fresh presidential campaign in just under a month since President Joe Biden bowed out of the race. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Maya Harris speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Hannah Grabenstein Maya Harris, sister of Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke Thursday on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, an evening focused on the future as Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s nomination for president. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 4 By Hannah Grabenstein Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, spoke Thursday on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, an evening focused on the future as Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s nomination for president. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Jeremiah Ellison on why uncommitted delegates requested a Palestinian American DNC speaker By Jackie Hai The Democratic National Committee on Wednesday denied a request by the uncommitted delegates for a Palestinian American speaker, prompting the group to hold a sit-in protest outside the convention hall. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Former HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge on becoming co-chair of Harris' campaign By Adam Kemp In an interview with PBS News on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge reflected on her friendship with Vice President Kamala Harris and getting the call to be… Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 4 By Adam Kemp Harris’ speech is her first official chance to offer her vision for the country to voters. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the vice presidential nomination the day before. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Harris' background as a child of immigrants makes her a better leader, Sen. Padilla says By Jackie Hai "As vice president, she has talked about the border, but she's also engaged leaders in Mexico, in Central America and beyond, and we see the results," he said, noting a significant drop in the number of migrants at the southern… Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: How to pronounce Kamala Harris, according to her nieces | 2024 DNC Day 4 By News Desk Day 4 of the DNC is focused on the future as Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s nomination for president. Her nieces were introduced and accompanied on stage by actress Kerry Washington. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Harris' 'heart is her superpower,' California Sen. Butler says By Jackie Hai In an interview with PBS News on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Butler says Harris is "the exact same person" today as she was back then. Continue reading
Aug 22 As Democrats conclude convention, Kamala Harris to invite voters to chart a 'new way forward' By Zeke Miller, Will Weissert, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Harris' address in Chicago caps a whirlwind eight weeks in American politics and manifests the stunning reversal of Democratic fortunes just 75 days until Election Day. Continue reading