Aug 22 WATCH: Harris is the right person to lead America to a ‘joyous future,’ Colorado Gov. Polis says By Jackie Hai Colorado Gov. Jared Polis says Vice President Kamala Harris' "forward-looking, joyous vision" for the future of the country is exciting for many people in his state. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Tim Walz delivers pep talk in full speech at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Joshua Barajas On the third night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Walz spent time telling the audience more about his personal story, including the difficulties he and his wife Gwen faced when starting a family. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Harris has ‘long history of fighting for families’ By Jackie Hai "Kamala has a long history of fighting for families, and particularly fighting for women and access to health care overall," Warren said in an interview with PBS News on Night 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: What’s driving young Democrats? By Dan Cooney, Deema Zein, Tim McPhillips Young voters – under the age of 35 – are a key group both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are trying to reach. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Walz is an ‘incredible partner to women leaders,’ says Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan By Jackie Hai "I have just watched him lead with courage and with heart, and his whole lived experience is about public service," Flanagan said in an interview with PBS News on Night 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Walz says ‘mind your own damn business’ when it comes to reproductive freedom By Hannah Grabenstein Minnesota governor and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz spoke about the personal impacts of regulating fertility treatment at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday. Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: Poet Amanda Gorman recites ‘This Sacred Scene’ at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Joshua Barajas The former National Youth Poet Laureate recited her poem “This Sacred Scene” in front of the convention crowd. The piece celebrated the prospect of Vice President Kamala Harris as the first woman of color to become U.S. president. Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: Oprah Winfrey urges voters to choose joy by choosing Harris at Democratic National Convention By Hannah Grabenstein Oprah Winfrey spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, making the case for uniting as Americans and upholding democracy. Continue reading
Aug 21 Vance and Walz are still relatively unknown, but Walz is better liked, poll finds By Linley Sanders, Associated Press A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that Walz had a smoother launch as a running mate to Vice President Kamala Harris than Vance did for former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: Rep. Nancy Pelosi speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 3 By Hannah Grabenstein Pelosi hailed Vice President Kamala Harris’ fights for reproductive rights and running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s commitment to voting for the Affordable Care Act 14 years ago. Continue reading