Democratic National Convention

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COVID Had a Blast at the DNC
COVID Had a Blast at the DNC
Aug 27, 2024 1:16 PM CDT

COVID Had a Blast at the DNC

Multiple attendees, including delegates and reporters, say they caught COVID in Chicago

(Newser) - They came, they saw, they nominated the first Black female presidential candidate in US history—and many of them left with COVID. As NBC News reports, multiple delegates, reporters, and even Kamala Harris campaign staffers have said they left the four-day Democratic National Convention in Chicago with a positive coronavirus...

Harris Outdrew Trump in Acceptance Speeches

Nominee's address attracted more viewers than Biden's in 2020, but fewer than Hillary Clinton's

(Newser) - Vice President Kamala Harris' nomination acceptance speech to her party's convention on Thursday night drew an average of 28.9 million cable viewers, Nielsen ratings show, edging Donald Trump's audience for his party address last month by about a half-million. Over the four-night runs of the conventions, an...

Harris Kids Offer a Pronunciation Lesson

It's "comma-la," vice president's grandnieces make clear at DNC

(Newser) - The final night of the Democratic National Convention included a tutorial on pronouncing Kamala Harris' name—featuring none other than the candidate's great nieces, Amara and Leela Ajagu. The actor Kerry Washington introduced the girls by saying "it's come to my attention that there are some folks...

Trump Had a Lot to Say About Harris' DNC Speech

Rolling Stone calls reaction a 'multi-platform meltdown for the ages'

(Newser) - As Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination Thursday night, Donald Trump was definitely watching: The Republican nominee posted on Truth Social dozens of times during her speech, asking "Why didn't she do something about the things of which she complains?" "IS SHE TALKING ABOUT ME?" he posted...

Harris Delivers Promise of 'Normal Competence'

Acceptance speech 'accomplished its purpose,' analysts say

(Newser) - Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination Thursday night and delivered a speech to the Democratic National Convention that was seen as the most important of her political career. "Our nation with this election has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism, and divisive battles of the...

Activists Accused of Putting Mealworms in Delegates' Breakfast

Staff said to have quickly dealt with incident at Chicago's Fairmont Hotel early Wednesday

(Newser) - It may have actually been mealworms, not maggots, that sickened a guest at a breakfast for delegates at a Chicago hotel Wednesday. "I'm not sure that those were maggots," the city's police superintendent told the AP Thursday. "There was sawdust, so they were probably mealworms....

Kamala Harris Accepts Democratic Nomination for President
Kamala Harris
Accepts the Nomination
UPDATED
Aug 22, 2024 10:59 PM CDT

Kamala Harris Accepts the Nomination

She took the stage at the DNC to many, many cheers

(Newser) - As Kamala Harris took the stage Thursday during the final night of the Democratic National Convention, the cheering went on for so long that Harris had to gently move things along, saying, "OK, we gotta get to some business." The vice president started out by wishing her husband,...

There Was No Surprise Musical Guest at the DNC

Rumors had run wild that Beyonce might show up

(Newser) - Rumors flew all day about a surprise performance at the final night of the Democratic National Convention, and things went so far that TMZ actually reported the mystery guest would be none other than Queen Bey herself. The gossip site speculated Beyonce would perform "Freedom," which it says...

Kamala Harris Hasn't Given a Speech Like This Before
Kamala Harris Hasn't Given
a Speech Like This Before
the rundown
Aug 22, 2024 1:02 PM CDT

Kamala Harris Hasn't Given a Speech Like This Before

Unlike most nominees, she has to lay out her personal story to the nation for the first time

(Newser) - It's Kamala Harris' big night—the vice president will formally accept the Democratic nomination at the party convention following a string of high-energy nights in Chicago. A look ahead:
  • A first: Politico notes an unusual aspect of the speech—it's the first time Harris will lay out her
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Tim Walz's Son Makes a Splash at DNC
Tim Walz's Son
Makes a Splash at DNC
the rundown
Aug 22, 2024 6:53 AM CDT

Tim Walz's Son Makes a Splash at DNC

Oprah Winfrey calls Kamala Harris 'the best of America,' and other highlights

(Newser) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president on the third night of the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, amid plenty of talk of "joy" and "freedom." Some key moments:
  • Tim Walz: The vice-presidential nominee painted Republicans as taking away voters' economic and healthcare
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Trump Was Not a Fan of Obamas 'Getting Personal'

Former president reacts to their DNC speeches

(Newser) - Donald Trump, who recently said he believes he's " entitled to personal attacks " on Kamala Harris, apparently did not enjoy what he said were personal attacks on him at the Democratic National Convention. "Did you see Barack Hussein Obama last night taking little shots? He was taking...

Tim Walz Thanks Dems for 'Bringing the Joy'

Minnesota governor accepts VP nomination at DNC

(Newser) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted his party's nomination for vice president Wednesday night, using his Democratic National Convention address to thank the packed arena for "bringing the joy" to an election transformed by the elevation of his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris. "We're all here...

Bill Clinton Jokes About McDonald's, Trump at DNC

Oprah Winfrey was also there to endorse Kamala Harris

(Newser) - Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Clinton headlined the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, the third day of the party's choreographed rollout of its new candidate, Kamala Harris, and her pitch to voters, the AP reports. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also addressed...

At DNC, 'Hope Is Making a Comeback'
At DNC, 'Hope Is
Making a Comeback'
the rundown
Aug 21, 2024 6:26 AM CDT

At DNC, 'Hope Is Making a Comeback'

Obamas up the energy at Chicago's United Center

(Newser) - There was a hopeful, upbeat vibe at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday. With Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz rallying in Milwaukee, "Democrats turned to their most charismatic leaders," per the New York Times . Former President Obama and former first lady Michelle...

Barack Obama at DNC: 'Do Not Boo. Vote'

Former president makes an impassioned speech for Kamala Harris

(Newser) - Two decades after making his national debut on a Democratic National Convention stage , Barack Obama closed out the second night of the DNC on Tuesday in Chicago, a city particularly meaningful to the former president.
  • Saying Americans want to know who is thinking about their future and their children's
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Democrats Turn Roll Call Into a Dance Party

Each state got its own song at DNC

(Newser) - Convention roll call votes can be staid and cheesy, but Democrats turned theirs into the ultimate dance party on Tuesday, the AP reports. DJ Cassidy stood onstage in what appeared to be a double-breasted satin suit of royal blue, spinning a special song for each state and territory awarding their...

Former Trump Press Secretary to Deliver Speech at DNC

Stephanie Grisham says she's speaking out about the threat Trump poses to the country

(Newser) - Stephanie Grisham didn't hold any press briefings during the nine months she was White House press secretary during Donald Trump's administration—but she will have a lot to say at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night. She is one of several Republicans lined up to speak at the...

At DNC Where He Made His Name, Obama Again Has a Big Job

20 years after his national debut, former president will make the case for another historic presidency

(Newser) - Barack Obama was days shy of his 43rd birthday and months from being elected to the US Senate when he stepped onto a Boston stage at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. A state lawmaker from Illinois, he had an unusual profile for a headline speaker at a presidential convention. But...

Big Moments, Takeaways From Day One of the DNC

Biden, Harris, Clinton, AOC speak, and Steve Kerr hopes to say 'night, night' to Trump

(Newser) - The first night of the Democratic National Convention is in the books. Some of the big moments and takeaways:
  • Big names: President Biden delivered his final speech to the DNC as president. As Axios notes, Biden rejected the idea he was "angry" at those in the party who pushed
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'I Gave My Best to You:' Biden's Farewell Address

'We're in a battle for the very soul of America,' president says at the convention

(Newser) - President Biden closed the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, and he spoke to the roaring applause of an enthusiastic audience.
  • "I love you all," Biden said to the crowd as he opened his speech. "And America, I love you." He
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