Aug 20 Democrats make case for Harris at party’s convention with the Obamas taking center stage By Steve Peoples, Jonathan J. Cooper, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama will speak on the second day of the Democratic National Convention, as the party draws on two of its biggest stars to help shift attention toward Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign against Republican… Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Former Trump staffer Stephanie Grisham endorses Harris at 2024 DNC Night 2 By Hannah Grabenstein Recounting her time as part of Trump’s administration, Grisham said she was more than a supporter, noting she spent holidays with the family. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Harris packs Wisconsin arena that hosted Republicans while the Obamas prepare to address Democrats By Steve Peoples, Jonathan J. Cooper, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Ahead of Obama's address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Harris declared in battleground Wisconsin that she was running "a people-powered campaign."… Continue reading
Aug 20 Watch 5:41 Biden passes torch to Harris on emotional first night of Democratic National Convention By Laura Barrón-López, Winston Wilde, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako The first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention began to tell the story of Kamala Harris, but it was also a moment for the party to mark the people who paved the way for her rise as she charts… Continue watching
Aug 20 Watch 6:48 What the Harris campaign is doing to earn the support of Latino voters By Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman In the month that Vice President Kamala Harris has led the Democratic ticket, she has seen a surge in support among Latino voters, up from where President Joe Biden had been polling. But Harris and the Democratic Party still have… Continue watching
Aug 20 Convention delegates will nominate Harris for second time. Less suspense but more pizzazz expected By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Democratic party leaders hope to correct that by holding a ceremonial vote at the Democratic National Convention, which begins Monday in Chicago. Continue reading
Aug 20 Live updates: The Obamas and Doug Emhoff are set to speak on Day 2 of the DNC By Associated Press The week's full focus now turns to Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov Tim Walz. Continue reading
Aug 20 What to watch as the DNC begins its second day in Chicago By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The Obamas are expected to headline the convention’s second night, a day after the unofficial farewell for President Joe Biden, who served eight years as Obama’s vice president. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Biden gets a rousing tribute from Democrats as he passes the torch to Harris in 2024 DNC speech By Zeke Miller, Jonathan J. Cooper, Aamer Madhani, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden delivered his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, as his decision to end his reelection bid released newfound energy within his party with Vice President Kamala Harris' elevation to the top of the… Continue reading
Aug 20 7 takeaways from DNC Day 1 By Will Weissert, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The Democratic National Convention's first night showcased speeches from the last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump and the last one to beat him. Continue reading