Joe Biden, who quit the US presidential race last month, will also speak at the convention
Democratic Convention Live:
Thousands have gathered in Chicago for the Democratic Convention to show their support for Kamala Harris as officially nominated democratic party candidate for the 2024 US presidential polls.
The convention will also mark the official nomination of Harris’ running mate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.Â
US President Joe Biden, who quit the US presidential race last month, will speak at the convention. Former US presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are also likely to speak at the event.
Here are the live updates on US’ 2024 Democratic National Conventional-
Democratic Convention has played a montage, allegedly showing “Trump voters” explaining why they are voting for Kamala Harris in the 2024 US presidential elections.
Democratic Convention plays montage of Trump voters explaining why they are voting for Kamala Harris pic.twitter.com/GFPMdkdNXn
– Kamala HQ (@KamalaHQ) August 20, 2024
“People from every corner of our country and every walk of life are here and this November we will come together and declare with one voice that we are moving forward. Let us always remember — when we fight, we win,” Kamala Harris told the crowd at the Democratic Convention.
Speaking at the convention, Kamala Harris thanked Joe Biden for his “historic leadership” and said “we are forever grateful to you”
Kamala Harris has now arrived for the Democratic Convention.
Democratic Convention erupts into cheers for Vice President Kamala Harris pic.twitter.com/94KB236X4F
– Kamala HQ (@KamalaHQ) August 20, 2024
I’m grateful @KamalaHarris cast the tie-breaking vote to pass the Inflation Reduction Act-lowering Bob’s insulin to $35 a month.
Not a single Republican helped us. pic.twitter.com/VQ42Vsv0QP
– Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 19, 2024
“Four years ago, we faced a pandemic and a recession – with a president who didn’t care what people were going through. Enter Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Within weeks, they passed the American rescue plan, pulling the economy back from the brink and putting us back to work. They were guided by one principle: more freedom for working people, including the freedom to join a union,” says Lee Saunders, president of AFSCME at the Democratic National Convention, 2024.
“Kamala Harris is our party’s nominee. There’s no better leader to marshal us into the future. Kamala has been a courtroom prosecutor, a district attorney, an attorney general, a US senator, and vice president of the US,” says Maxine Waters, Representative, California at the Democratic National Convention, 2024Â
“For almost six years I have worked side by side with Governor Tim Walz. I have seen how hard he has worked for Minnesota to be the best place for kids to grow up. Every time we meet, he brings something for me – because he’s always got my back. And when he’s the vice president, he will always have yours,” says Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota Lt Governor.
“My mom taught me real American patriotism is not about screaming and yelling ‘America First. Real American patriotism is loving your country so much that you want to help the people in your country. That is American patriotism. We all know Kamala Harris understands this. Kamala Harris is ready to lead this country. We can all remember 2020 and the horrors of Donald Trump. But let’s remember, most importantly, tonight and every single day this week that we are not going back,” says Robert Garcia, Representative, California.
Dozens of protesters broke through part of the perimeter security fence surrounding the Democratic National Convention on Monday, drawing riot police to the site, a Reuters Television witness said. “Law enforcement personnel are currently on-scene and more information will be provided when available,” said a Chicago city spokesperson.
NAACP President Derrick Johnson: I’m here to do my Black job pic.twitter.com/TyaxeKQCzH
– Kamala HQ (@KamalaHQ) August 19, 2024
“We must all understand Black history is American history. And in this historic moment, we will write the next chapter together” – Derrick Johnson, President of @NAACP
Over 200 Content Creators To Cover Democratic Convention: Report
Over 200 content creators will be covering the Democratic National Convention alongside traditional media reporters, reports CNN. They have been credentialed for the Chicago event and will have reserved platform space on the convention floor, the report said. The content creators include top TikTok influencers and activists.
