Tomorrow is the start of the Democratic National Convention

Washington: Three months before the election, Vice President Kamala Harris is riding high on a wave of voter enthusiasm that has revolutionized the race against former President Donald Trump at the Democratic National Convention.

Monday marks the start of the four-day convention in Chicago, which comes about a month after President Biden’s reelection campaign was called off due to mounting Democratic doubts about his capacity to serve as commander in chief for an additional four years.

Soon after Harris named Minnesota Gov., Democrats banded together behind him. Her running partner is Tim Walz.

When will the DNC take place in 2024?

Mon. through Thurs. is when the convention takes place.

Programming and keynote addresses start at 6:30 p.m. m. ET until 5:30 p.m. m. CT) during the week. At 7 p.m., evening programming starts. m. ET (six p. me. CT) from Monday to Thursday.

The celebrations are anticipated to conclude at approximately 11 p.m. each night. m. 10 p.m. ET. m. CT.

In which location is the Democratic National Convention?

When then-President Bill Clinton was seeking reelection in 1996, Chicago, a Democratic stronghold, played host to the previous year’s convention. There will be two locations for events: McCormick Place will host official party business and meetings during the day, and the United Center will host speeches and other events in the evening.

Chicago is located approximately one hour’s drive from Wisconsin and Michigan, two battleground states that are probably crucial to Democrats’ chances of winning the White House in November even though the city is not in a battleground state. Though they have historically backed Democrats, Wisconsin and Michigan—two “blue wall” states—voted for former President Donald Trump in the 2016 election before Mr. Biden won them back in 2020.

Prior to Harris appointing Walz as her running mate, Republicans saw nearby Minnesota—which isn’t a battleground state—as competitive this election season.

Democratic officials pointed out that the Midwest was instrumental in Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory when they announced Chicago as the host city.

DNC chairman Jaime Harrison stated last year that “the Midwest reflects America.”.

What’s taking place at the conference?

The party’s platform will be approved and Harris will be acknowledged as the Democratic nominee by more than 4,000 delegates gathered in Chicago.

Formal nominations for president and vice president are usually decided by a roll call vote at the convention. However, earlier this month, Harris solidified her position as the front-runner on the presidential ticket when she secured the majority of delegates in a virtual roll call. To avoid any possible problems with ballot access in Ohio, the vote was held early in August. It is still anticipated that the convention will have a formal roll call.

Which speakers will be present at the DNC in 2024?

We still don’t have the official schedule available. Chief of Staff Jill Biden and First Lady Joe Biden will speak on Monday, according to confirmation from the Democratic National Convention. According to DNC officials, Monday’s theme is “For the People,” and the speakers will honor Joe Biden.

The 2016 nominee, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, is anticipated to be one of Monday’s speakers, according to a person familiar with the arrangements.

Tuesday’s event, with the theme “A Bold Vision For the Future,” is scheduled to feature former president Barack Obama. “.”.

Former President Bill Clinton and California Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi are scheduled to speak on Wednesday, with the topic being “A Fight For Freedom,” as per a source acquainted with the itinerary. An official representing Rep. The New York congressman, who turned a red seat into a blue one in a special election earlier this year, is also in the running, according to Tom Suozzi.

This week’s speakers will include Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, according to DNC officials.

Speaking at the convention on Monday is Brandon Johnson, the mayor of Chicago; Illinois Gov. Tuesday is when JB Pritzker will speak.

On Wednesday, Walz is anticipated to formally accept the vice presidential nomination on stage. On Thursday night, during a speech titled “For the Future,” Harris will formally accept the presidential nomination. “.

What is the Democratic Party’s 2024 platform?

While Mr. Biden was still a presidential candidate, Democrats released a draft of their platform in July.

In an attempt to create a stark contrast between Democratic priorities and the former president’s positions and “Project 2025,” a conservative blueprint for the next Republican president, it makes numerous references to Trump.

The Democrats’ platform calls for cutting health care costs, permanentizing the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit, increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour, and lowering the cost of child care.

A minimum income tax for billionaires, an increase in the corporate tax rate, the outlawing of “junk fees,” and a boost to clean energy initiatives are among the other proposals.

The platform states that Democrats are dedicated to enacting laws that will uphold access to contraception, preserve access to IVF and FDA-approved medication abortion, and codify protections for abortion.

Moreover, Democrats seek to fortify democracy, safeguard the border, outlaw assault rifles and large-capacity magazines, and erase convictions related solely to marijuana on a federal level.

In addition, support for “a negotiated two-state solution that upholds the right of Palestinians to live in freedom and security in a viable state of their own and ensures Israel’s future as a Jewish and democratic state with recognized borders” is mentioned in the platform. “.

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