Workers prepare the United Center for the start of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on August 15, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. The DNC runs from August 19-22.
On the streets of downtown Chicago, U.S. voters expressed relief and anticipation ahead of the Democratic party convention — one forced to quickly rebrand itself with a new message and a new candidate, weeks after Kamala Harris was thrust to the top of a refreshed Democratic ticket.Workers prepare the United Center for the start of the Democratic National Convention on August 15, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. The DNC runs from August 19-22. On the streets of downtown Chicago, U.S.
"I'm really looking forward to seeing what Kamala has to offer," Perez said. "She's not a perfect candidate, for sure, but I think that she can do a lot for our country." Celebrities rumoured to be in attendance include John Legend, Octavia Spencer, Jon Stewart, Billy Porter, Natasha Bedingfield and some stars ofTom Ciavarella, a Chicago local who signed up to be a convention volunteer, said that Harris will have an opportunity to define her candidacy at this week's convention — especially as she wears two hats, being a champion of the Biden administration's record and a presidential hopeful.
For other voters, domestic issues were top of mind. One voter said he believes that U.S. democracy hangs in the balance this election.
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