The Vice President will accept the Democratic nomination this week

A large group of demonstrators assembled on Sunday for a rally as the City of Chicago braced itself for potential disruptions during this week’s Democratic National Convention (DNC).

At least one person in the crowd was seen carrying a baseball bat, even though as of Sunday afternoon, no violence had broken out.

Police mainly stuck to the Wacker Drive rally’s perimeter as the crowd, which was expected to number 1,000, increased.

After the speeches are over, the protesters said they intend to march.

House Minority Leader, Democrat Hakeem Jeffries, N. Y. accused former President Trump of committing “racial arson” in an effort to win over more Black voters before November.

On CNN’s “State of the Union,” Jeffries reacted to a clip in which Trump implied that Harris solely advocates for being Black in order to further his political career.

She turned Black a few years ago, and now she wants to be identified as Black. Before then, I had no idea she was Black. Thus, I’m not sure if she’s Indian or Black,” Trump said at the Black Journalism Conference.

“The former president made a very ignorant statement, but we shouldn’t be surprised because this is someone who frequently engages in racial arson to try to inflame passions among the American people in a very unproductive way,” Jeffries stated. “Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are leading an optimistic, upbeat campaign. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are separated by a chasm as great as the Grand Canyon. Unity is important to Kamala Harris. Trump’s platform is based on division. Future-focused is Kamala Harris. Donald Trump is a symbol of the past. Kamala Harris will create an economy that enables middle-class and average Americans to prosper. Huge tax cuts for the rich, the well-connected, and the well-off are the core components of Donald Trump’s desire to return to a previous economic model. “.

He continued, “So we’re going to continue to be part of — led by Kamala Harris and Tim Walz — a happy, forward-thinking campaign that unites the American people, that is intended to deliver real results for everyday Americans and solve problems for hardworking American taxpayers.”. We will leave Donald Trump and the Republicans to handle the chaos, division, and extremism. “.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker disregarded worries on Sunday that the anti-Israel demonstrations at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) would become as chaotic as the chaos that occurred in 1968 when Chicago hosted the convention during the height of the Vietnam War.

“This is a completely different game. Now that it’s 56 years later, things are very, very different,” Pritzker said to CNN anchor Jake Tapper. The Democratic Party has truly united behind this candidate. It wasn’t the case back in 1968. We now have technology in use, and policing is completely different. “.

In all honesty, the demonstrators are against something that is located quite far away from this location. Very important, but it’s not about people being drafted and sent overseas,” he stated. Thus, the circumstances are completely different. To be honest, I also anticipate that the protests will be nonviolent. We’re going to defend not just the demonstrators but also the 50,000 tourists and Chicagoans who are coming to town. Thus, I have had a plan in place for the past year and a quarter. Within the next four days, we will carry out that plan. ****.

According to Tapper, a member of the organizing team, Behind Enemy Lines, a leftist, anti-imperialist protest group that calls on its followers to shut down the Democratic National Convention, has encouraged supporters to turn Chicago police baton bruises into the fall 2024 back-to-school trend.

Tapper said, “You guys ready for that?”.

Pritzker declared, “Roughly speaking, troublemakers will be apprehended and found guilty.”. However, the majority of those protesting—and this has happened before—are, in fact, peaceful demonstrators. They wish for their opinions to be heard. Without a doubt, their voices will be heard. We will safeguard that as well. “.”.

Companies in the vicinity of the convention center in Chicago have boarded up their windows, fearing riots akin to those that occurred in 2020 after George Floyd passed away in Minneapolis.

During the Democratic National Convention, anti-Israel protests erupted in Chicago. According to Mayor Brandon Johnson, Democrats “can handle” these protests, and they even have the “privilege” of having protesters come to “bring their grievances” to Democratic leadership.

Johnson said to ABC correspondent Marth Raddatz on Sunday, “We’re ready for this convention.”. “It turns out we’re actually pretty good at this; in fact, as you know, the city of Chicago has hosted the most conventions in the history of our nation. The thing that excites me the most, though, is that this is a party that can handle protest and uphold the First Amendment, which is essential to our democracy, all the while bolstering it and considering the nation’s future. I’m not sure what’s worse, watching the Republican Party or breakdancing at the Olympics, except for the Republican Party, which is extremely painful to watch right now. ****.

Amid worries about safety, given that the Chicago Police Department has lost roughly 1,700 officers, Johnson stated that the city of Chicago “has been rated number one as it relates to convention centers and how we make sure that we protect people, while also providing an opportunity to see the beauty and the soul of who we are.” The “local police department has worked with the Secret Service as well as other local agencies to ensure a safe, peaceful, yet vibrant, exciting convention.”. “.”.

In response, Johnson highlighted his “tremendous excitement” about Vice President Harris and “her work to ensure that working people in this country are prioritized” when asked if he expected to see fewer anti-Israel protestors now that President Biden had withdrawn from the race. “.

As a former social studies teacher, like me, she chose Governor Walz, an incredible human being. Just a little shout-out to all of the teachers in public schools across the country. Thus, there is undoubtedly a lot of enthusiasm right now, as far as you can tell, who will offer some opposition, to guarantee that the voices of people who wish to see improvements in the government, well, that’s going to happen “said Johnson. As a matter of fact, we uphold the First Amendment and must ensure that individual rights are safeguarded. Being able to bring their complaints to this, the leadership, and our party’s response is an honor. “.

His comments coincide with rumors that over 100,000 anti-Israel protestors are anticipated in Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention.

Hatem Abudayyeh, the chair of the U.S. s. According to the Washington Post, the Palestinian Community Network promised that the protests are “still about ending the genocide.”. “.”.

“We have the Democratic Party and its leadership as our targets, and ‘Killer Kamala’ is one of them,” he allegedly continued.

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OH Sen. JD Vance rejected polling that indicates Vice President Kamala Harris is leading both nationally and in crucial battleground states, claiming the polls were unreliable in 2020 and 2016.

Vance stated during an appearance on “Fox News Sunday” that “the polls tend to radically overstate Democrats, we certainly saw that during the summer of 2020 and summer of 2016 and, of course, a lot of those polls were wrong when it came to Election Day.”. “.

The remarks followed Fox News’ Shannon Bream’s announcement to Vance of a recent New York Times poll showing Harris leading the former president in North Carolina and Arizona while also “significantly” cutting into Trump’s lead in Georgia and Nevada.

“We’ve observed that Kamala Harris experienced a brief sugar high a few weeks ago, but our internal data indicates that she has already leveled off,” Vance stated. The American people simply don’t buy the notion that Kamala Harris, the vice president for the past three and a half years, is going to address the inflation crisis in a way that she hasn’t for the previous 1,300 days, according to insiders in the Kamala Harris campaign. This alarms them about where they are. ****.

This is a snippet taken from a Michael Lee story on Fox News.

On Sunday, Jaime Harrison, the chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), disclosed part of the plan that the party is using to seize control of the House and maintain control of the Senate and White House.

We have been concentrating on allocating resources to each of our states for the past three and a half years. Regarding the DNC’s investment in those state parties, Harrison stated on MSNBC’s “The Weekend” on Sunday that “many people look at Howard Dean’s fifty-state strategy as the Golden Age.”.

“We invested 40% more in state parties in our midterm elections,” he remarked. We have been concentrating on creating a red state fund that surpasses what Howard Dean did in 2006, and we are grateful to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for their assistance in securing the funding necessary to accomplish this. “.

Democratic Governors Association (DGA), Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC), Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) have all engaged in “unprecedented collaboration,” according to Harrison.

DSCC Chair Sen and he are communicating via Signal. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, and DCCC Chair Rep. D-Wash Suzan DeBene. Harrison stated to MSNBC that “the three of us stay in close collaboration” as Election Day draws near in order to monitor polling, identify traction, and look for “red alerts” on particular issues.

The Democratic ecosystem has not historically seen such close collaboration between staff members, Harrison added. We are therefore in alignment, in formation, focused like a laser on not only regaining the White House but also making sure that the Senate, the House, gubernatorial elections, and some state House seats are turned over. We will continue to be focused on this until Election Day, just as we have been for the past three and a half years. “.

On Sunday, Quentin Fulks, Harris’ deputy campaign manager, defended the vice president for having declined an interview since he was announced as the Democratic presidential nominee.

During a Sunday appearance on MSNBC’s “The Weekend,” Fulks stated, “The vice president has been interviewing . She’s been interviewing with the American people.”. And she is respectful of the press and the free media, so that will happen when her time comes. For now, though, our main concern is making sure that the voters are aware of her and comprehend her viewpoint, upbringing, worldview, track record of standing up for American families to defend their liberties, and future goals. “.

Michael Steele, the host of MSNBC, played down worries regarding Harris’ lack of public appearances since Joe Biden withdrew from the race, saying he finds it “entertaining to watch and hear many in the media sort of go after the vice president because she hasn’t done that face to face.”. He mentioned that he had noticed Harris “seems to be talking directly to the people.”. “.

To enable Harris to “push past the noise of the Washington press corps and all of that drama,” Steele questioned Fulks about whether the campaign deliberately did that. “.

The campaign, according to Fulks, has “a lot of enthusiasm and momentum” as it heads into this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago, led by Harris and Gov. Tim Walz has been “out on the ground talking to and interacting directly with voters.”. “.

We’re incredibly excited to continue traveling the battleground states and speaking with the voters who will ultimately decide this election to make sure they understand that this race is fundamentally a choice between two stark visions for the future of this country. “They’re kicking off a bus tour today, going throughout Pennsylvania,” Fulks said. “They’re going to be at a rally in Wisconsin tomorrow before they head into the convention.”. “One is the radical, unstable Project 2025 agenda, led by Donald Trump and JD Vance; the other is where we’re cutting costs, defending freedoms, and keeping up our delivery for the American people. “.

At the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris must make sure she is “striking the right balance.” According to Democratic strategists, it is “critical” that she share her record with the voters while concentrating on the future and building her “momentum” as the race moves closer to the general election.

Monday marks the start of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, which will last until Thursday, when Harris formally accepts the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.

Leading Democrats and supporters nationwide are anticipated to unite in backing Harris and her running mate, Governor of Minnesota. The vice president’s campaign for reelection and President Biden’s suspension have resulted in a growing base of support for Tim Walz.

Harris must make sure she capitalizes on the “surging voter enthusiasm,” according to Democratic strategists speaking to Fox News Digital. “.

Democrat strategist, pollster, and president of Bannon Communications Research Brad Bannon told Fox News Digital, “The most important thing to do is keep the ball rolling—they have been on a roll for the last couple of weeks.”. Vice President Kamala Harris did an excellent job grabbing the reins after President Biden announced his intention to step down. She swiftly raised a substantial amount of money, cemented her hold on the nomination, and made a superb choice that proved to be highly well-liked in Walz. What they need to do at this convention is maintain the momentum and keep the ball rolling. “.

The entire world is observing.

They want to watch what happens in Chicago this week when Democrats meet for their quadrennial convention and select Vice President Harris to lead them in 2024.

However, 1968 is when the catchphrase “the whole world is watching” originated.

That was the rallying cry of the protestors that poured into the 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago. Along with reporters and police, they got into fights. The Vietnam War was raging. And anti-war demonstrators wanted their feelings to be known worldwide. What better chance, then, to gather at the Democratic convention and voice their complaints—often through the viewfinder of a television camera—than this?

In American history, the 1968 Democratic convention was the most turbulent.

This year, Democrats hope to steer clear of such controversy. But that might be difficult to avoid with boisterous anti-Israel demonstrations taking place all spring long on college campuses and across the country. This also emphasizes the Democratic Party’s division regarding the Middle East.

The entire world is watching, as they said in 1968.

This is a passage taken from an article written by Chad Pergram of Fox News.

The vice president and former prosecutor is under fire for previous views on crime and law enforcement, and the Harris campaign is indicating that it will continue to support abolishing cash bail and reforming bail.

James Singer, a campaign spokesperson for Harris, told Fox News Digital, “Vice President Harris believes our criminal justice system should protect and serve all Americans, regardless of their economic status, gender, or race.”.

Regarding cash bail, she thinks we need a system that bases incarceration decisions on public safety rather than financial resources. Regardless of wealth, anyone who poses a threat to society should be placed in custody. “.”.

In her public career, she served as the U.S. attorney, the California attorney general, and the San Francisco district attorney. S. Senator Harris’s views on cash bail have changed over time.

Harris took a slightly more assertive stance when she ran an unsuccessful presidential campaign in 2019.

“Cease the monetary bail. “Our bail system is flawed and unjust,” Harris stated in a Medium post.

This is a passage taken from an article written by Brianna Herlihy of Fox News.

The New York Post estimates that during the four days of the Democratic National Convention this week, about 100,000 anti-Israel protestors will gather in Chicago.

This week, as the McCormick Place Convention Center hosts DNC programming regarding the Harris-Walz ticket, at least seven sizable rallies and marches are planned to take place throughout Chicago. There are also more planned rallies, but according to the Post, they are not sanctioned because the organizers have not secured the necessary city permits.

In advance of potential riots, some businesses had boarded up their windows, as seen in photos.

The schedule for the DNC is Monday through Thursday. However, some protests will begin on Sunday. The Chicago Tribune stated that on Sunday, “abortion rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and stopping Israel’s war efforts in Gaza” were the main concerns of the march that was organized by the organization Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws and headed toward Grant Park.

However, the “March on the DNC 2024” demonstrations, which are organized by a coalition of 125 anti-Israel organizations, including the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression and the U.S. s. The network of Palestinian communities. Over 30,000 people are anticipated to attend the rally on Monday alone, according to several reports.

Hatem Abudayyeh is the U.S. s. In an interview with the Washington Post, the Palestinian Community Network promised that even with President Biden off the ticket, they would continue to organize demonstrations in Chicago during the DNC.

Nothing is changing on our end. Abudayyeh declared, “Everything is still moving forward at full speed.”.

“The goal remains to put an end to the genocide,” he continued. “Our target is the Democratic Party and the leadership of the party and ‘Killer Kamala’ is one of them. “.

During the DNC, Chicago is hosting at least three more anti-Israel gatherings. According to the Tribune, one of them is a march called “Behind Enemy Lines” that is scheduled to begin on Tuesday in front of the Israeli consulate in Chicago. Another protest was organized this week in Chicago by the group “Poor People’s Army,” which also staged a demonstration at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. They demanded that the U. S. cease providing Israel with military assistance.

During the Vietnam War, Chicago hosted the DNC in 1968 and was the scene of violent riots.

Vice President Kamala Harris’s initial proposal for economic policy was met with skepticism on Thursday by CNN anchor Abby Phillip.

The host of the program read aloud a critic of the price control proposal who claimed it was designed to appeal to “economically illiterate” voters. It seemed that the commentator thought this was a cheap shot at winning over people who lack basic economic knowledge.

Phillip questioned her guests, which included Rep., “Is this just a ploy? Because it sounds kind of like it.”. Nancy Mace, R.S. B. Michael Eric Dyson, an academic at Vanderbilt University, and Democratic strategist Keith Boykin.

In an effort to prevent “big corporations” from exploiting customers, the Harris campaign declared on Wednesday that, if elected president, she would enact a “federal ban on price gouging on food and groceries.”.

The topic was introduced by Phillip, who said, “One of the things we learned about her policy that she’s going to roll out is a ban — support for a ban on price gouging.”. I believe that logical people would now question, “What does that really mean, and how will the government get involved in it?”.

This is a snippet taken from a Gabriel Hays article from Fox News.

A list of confirmed speakers who will address the party during its four-day convention in Chicago regarding the Harris-Walz ticket was made public by the Democratic National Convention on Sunday.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. According to DNC officials, JB Pritzker will greet Democrats “to our amazing Host City” on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. “For the first time in eight years, we can get together as a party in Chicago—the ideal location in the heart of the Midwest. Their speaking engagements will demonstrate how Democrats on the other side of the Blue Wall are fighting for our liberties and future. “.”.

On Monday night, Jill and President Biden will give speeches.

Officials from the Democratic National Committee stated, “The accomplishments of the Biden-Harris Administration will be front and center on night one and throughout the week: successfully overcoming a once in a century pandemic, transforming an economy that was flat on its back to the strongest economy in the world, defending democracy at home and abroad, and restoring decency and dignity to the White House.”.

After wrapping up her bus tour in western Pennsylvania, Vice President Harris will head to see President Biden’s remarks. According to convention tradition, the DNC stated that Minnesota Gov. On Wednesday, Tim Walz will give the vice presidential acceptance speech.

On Thursday, Harris will make her acceptance speech for the presidency.

Speaking at the convention and contributing to the narrative of the Harris-Walz ticket are the speakers that convention organizers have also confirmed. “They are Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.; former President Bill Clinton; former President Barack Obama; former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton; and second gentleman Doug Emhoff. You Y. and Democratic Leader of the House Hakeem Jeffries, D-N. Y.

On Sunday morning, the themes for the four nights of the Democratic National Convention were announced. In keeping with the convention’s overarching theme, “For the People, For Our Future,” Vice President Harris and Minnesota Gov. As the presidential and vice presidential nominees, Tim Walz and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) intend to “fight for people, our freedoms, and our future.”.

The following are the themes for each night:.

On Monday, August 19, the Democratic Party is fighting for the interests of the American people, while Donald Trump prioritizes himself. Through his leadership and legacy as a historic president who put the interests of the American people above his own, President Biden has demonstrated this, according to the DNC. “During the convention, President Biden’s and Vice President Harris’s achievements and results for the people will be prominently displayed, along with Kamala Harris’s dedication to fighting for regular Americans. The Harris-Walz ticket is fundamentally a ticket for the people. “.

A Bold Vision for America’s Future on Tuesday, August 20: “This race isn’t just a choice between two candidates.”. The DNC stated, “It’s a choice between two very different visions of America.”. “Kamala Harris and Tim Walz know that the best days are still ahead of us, but Donald Trump feels that our best days are behind us. The Harris-Walz ticket offers a more optimistic future in which everyone will have the opportunity to not only get by but also thrive, in sharp contrast to the Trump-Vance Project 2025 agenda, which is intended to move us backward. ****.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) stated on Wednesday, August 21, that Vice President Harris has dedicated her professional life to defending the liberties of all Americans. “A champion of America’s working families and a steadfast defender of those same fundamental freedoms, Vice President Harris selected Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Donald Trump fought to restrict our rights during his four years in office, and he is running on an extreme platform once more with the goal of going even farther in reversing all of our valuable freedoms. “.

Thursday, August 22: For Our Future – DNC officials stated that “America can’t afford to put Donald Trump back in the White House—because a second Trump term would be even more dangerous and more extreme than the first one.”. However, it’s not just us and Donald Trump at stake in our decision in November. The fight in this election is one of the future. Together with Governor Walz, Vice President Harris will usher in a more optimistic and brighter era for America. “.”.

Live programming from the United Center in Chicago will be aired during the convention from 6:15 to 11p.m. M. ET from 5:30 to 10:00p.m. Monday from 7 to 11 p.m. CT. M. ET/6-10 p.m. m. CT on every additional day.

Only the day before, Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged that Americans were having difficulty with the state of the economy and pledged to make things better. President Biden had claimed that his policies were “working.”.

The statements were made by Harris on Friday during a campaign stop in North Carolina, where she also revealed a portion of her 2024 economic platform.

We’ve made historically large investments in manufacturing, clean energy, semiconductor chips, infrastructure, and semiconductors. Inflation is also down less than 3%, according to new data released this week alone. Furthermore, Harris stated, “It will be my goal as president of the United States to build on this progress.”.

Nevertheless, we are aware that a large number of Americans do not yet experience such advancement in their day-to-day existence. Expenses remain excessively high, and more profoundly, too many people find it extremely difficult to even get by, regardless of how hard they work. ****.