Aug 21 Watch 6:22 Obamas fire up the crowd for Kamala Harris and hit back at Trump on second night of DNC By Laura Barrón-López, Winston Wilde, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama took center stage Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, energizing the crowd, delivering scathing criticisms of former President Donald Trump and throwing their weight behind the Harris-Walz ticket. Senior… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 6:23 An inside look at the Harris-Walz campaign's strategy in battleground states By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Stephanie Kotuby In the month since the Democratic ticket changed, the Harris campaign says the Democratic map is expanding while Donald Trump’s is not. Geoff Bennett speaks with Michael Tyler, communications director for the Harris-Walz campaign, for more. Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 6:31 Rep. Clyburn reflects on the historical through line between Obama, Biden and Harris By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Matt Loffman, Juliet Fuisz Few Democrats are as influential or as politically powerful as South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn. A longtime ally of President Joe Biden, Rep. Clyburn was quick to throw his support behind Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, a move… Continue watching
Aug 21 WATCH: 2024 Democratic National Convention Night 3 By Joshua Barajas, Molly Finnegan Gov. Tim Walz will accept the vice presidential nomination Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Continue reading
Aug 21 Live updates: Tim Walz to accept VP nomination on Day 3 of the DNC By Associated Press Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton will headline the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, the third day of the party’s choreographed rollout of a new candidate, Kamala Harris, and her pitch to voters. Continue reading
Aug 21 What to expect on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press After receiving the blessing of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, the focus on the second to last day of the DNC shifts to Kamala Harris' vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: Second gentleman Doug Emhoff speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Hannah Grabenstein Emhoff told the story of how he and Harris met, after being set up on a blind date, and how they share traditions, religions and cultures. And he related how Harris is a beloved stepmother to his son and daughter. Continue reading
Aug 21 6 takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC By Josh Boak, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The Democratic National Convention's second night showcased a double dose of Obama firepower to validate Vice President Kamala Harris and deliver an unsparing indictment of Republican Donald Trump. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: With a DJ spinning, states pledge delegates for Harris at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Hannah Grabenstein Tuesday’s roll call was a repeat of an online event in early August, when Harris became the official nominee. The DNC called the ceremonial vote a “celebratory roll call.”… Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Who's going to tell Trump that he's campaigning for a 'Black' job, Michelle Obama asks By Hannah Grabenstein The second night of the DNC was devoted to bringing “bold vision” to America’s future and a new generation of Democratic leadership. Later in the week, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will formally accept their nominations… Continue reading