Former U.S. president Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama and second gentleman Doug Emhoff will speak at the DNC, a day after the unofficial farewell for President Joe Biden, who served eight years as Obama's vice-president.
Former president Barack Obama will speak at the DNC, a day after the unofficial farewell for President Joe Biden, who served eight years as Obama's vice-president. Biden won't be in the hall to see his former running mate speak, as he departed Chicago Monday after delivering his own speech.
In his 2016 presidential campaign, Sanders often ranted against billionaires and promised that he'd aim to implement policies that would somewhat even out the economy, a message he returned to in his remarks."Billionaires in both parties should not be able to buy elections, including primary elections," he said.
Then she added:"This is who we are. This is what we're about, looking out for each other," using the moment to continue the contrast she was drawing with Trump. "Kamala Harris, she likes dogs. And my dog ChaCha likes her," Navarro said as a picture of Harris with her dog flashed on the convention floor screen. To loud cheers, she continued,"Dogs are good judges of character. So are cats."
The consulate, located about two miles from the United Center, has been the site of numerous demonstrations since the war in Gaza began in October. It is in a building connected to the Ogilvie Transportation Center, a major commuter rail station. The effort recalled Republicans, who during their convention featured frequent videos of"everyday Americans" to fire up their own crowd last month in Milwaukee.Trump's former White House press secretary says she used to be a"true believer" who spent holidays with the Trump family, but now she's backing Harris.
She held no press briefings as Trump's press secretary, explaining"unlike my boss, I never wanted to stand behind that podium and lie."One of Democrats' favourite new political props, a massive book labelled Project 2025, made a repeat appearance at the second night of the DNC. The book made its first appearance on Monday when Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow walked on stage and dropped the hefty tome on the top of the speaking lectern
This isn’t the first time at the DNC for LaBelle — she wowed the crowd two decades ago at the 2004 convention with her rendition of Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come.” That’s according to an Obama aide who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss his speech in advance. Obama will also make the case for the values of the party and nation he believes are at stake in the race against Trump.
Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker denies seriously considering running for the presidency in 2024, though he’s flattered people talked about him in that context. Singer James Taylor said it was an honor to be at the Democratic convention despite his performance getting cut for time. Onstage at the CNN-Politico Grill, the 27-year-old Frost recalled relating to Biden over entering politics at a young age. Frost got elected to the House at 25, and Biden was elected to the Senate at 29.
Republican presidential nominee former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak on crime and safety during a campaign event at the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Howell, Mich. Turning to the men gathered behind him in uniform, he asked “do you want to be defunded?” Some in the crowd booed at the question.
Elan Carr, CEO of the Israeli-American Council, condemned the pro-Palestinian protesters who have descended on Chicago this week, calling them “fringe crazies” and demanding that U.S. leaders “stand unequivocally with the state of Israel.” The spokesperson said those present in person or tuning in from home can expect to hear a range of diverse voices during the roll call, including elected officials at all levels of government and delegates who will share moving personal stories.
The book, which McMorrow joked in an interview weighs as much as her 3-year-old daughter, is filled entirely with actual text from Project 2025, the term used for the Heritage Foundation’s nearly 1,000-page handbook for the next Republican administration. “There will be others who pick up the book baton,” McMorrow said. “That won’t be the last time you see that Cheesecake Factory menu.”A list of Broadway heavy hitters — including Audra McDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, Sara Bareilles, Tony Kushner and Sarah Paulson — have gathered to back the Democratic ticket, creating the volunteer group Broadway for Harris.
“We’re not going to make that mistake again,” Walz said at a meeting of the convention’s Women’s Caucus.New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called the nomination of Vice-President Kamala Harris a historic, potentially barrier breaking moment for women in politics during a gathering of the Democrat’s Women’s Caucus.
On Tuesday morning, an extra line of fencing was installed at the park and the tall metal barriers were reinforced to prevent protesters from lifting and removing the panels in the future. No police officers or protesters were present at the park early Tuesday. During a briefing with reporters, Hornbrook ducked a question about speakers who were canceled on night one as the program ran long — including a performance by acclaimed singer-songwriter James Taylor — would be rescheduled. He said only, “Our program team is working very hard right now to ensure that we can be on schedule” without providing further details.
“I never thought I’d be speaking at a Democratic convention,” she said in a statement. “But, after seeing firsthand who Donald Trump really is, and the threat he poses to our country, I feel very strongly about speaking out.”Homicide investigators have been called in after two people fell to their deaths from an apartment building balcony in North Vancouver early Tuesday morning.Former U.S.
Officers handcuffed at least four people and led them away from a pro-Palestinian demonstration after protesters charged a line of police officers as the celebratory roll call for Kamala Harris took place on the second night of the Democratic National Convention.
Paris Hilton is taking stock of her belongings after a fire tore through her trailer while she was on a recent music video shoot. The fire, according to video footage that Hilton posted to her Instagram page chronicling the aftermath, broke out while she was filming the video for her song 'Bad B— Academy.'Alex Cooper, the host of the popular, unfiltered sex and relationship podcast 'Call Her Daddy,' is ending her own relationship — with Spotify.
The owners of a thrift store on Vancouver's Granville strip are fed up after spending $300,000 to fight off what they describe as escalating crime over the past three years.In light of World Honey Bee Day on Saturday, local beekeepers recognized the crucial role that honey bees play in the ecosystem.A video of a rooster in the back of a Regina police cruiser has been making its rounds on social media.
The opposition at Montreal City Hall is accusing Mayor Valerie Plante of trying to avoid scrutiny of her handling of the devastating floods earlier this month by attacking a council member for asking a question in English.Protesters identifying as "Queers of Conscience" and pro-Palestinian activists are demanding the resignation of the executive director of Montréal Pride, an organization they accuse of supporting the Palestinian genocide.
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