Aug 20 WATCH: Rep. Nancy Pelosi on why Harris can win and what's next for Biden By Jackie Hai Pelosi denied reports that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was her personal pick to be Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, but spoke positively of him and the 12 years they served together in Congress. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Gen Z Congressman Frost on what makes Harris a 'movement candidate' for young voters By Jackie Hai Speaking in an interview with PBS News on Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Frost said the next step is translating that excitement into action and votes. Continue reading
Aug 20 Democrats and DJ turn convention roll call into dance party with celebrities, songs and Lil Jon By Josh Boak, Associated Press DJ Cassidy stood onstage in what appeared to be a double-breasted satin suit of royal blue, spinning a special song for each state and territory awarding their delegates to Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention. Continue reading
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