Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage on the 4th and final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday, where she outlined some of her policy positions ahead of November’s election. NTD spoke to Mike Leon, the director of policy and strategy at the Free and Equal Elections […]
In her acceptance speech, vice president and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris told her story of being the child of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, with what she described as a working-class upbringing and being raised to understand the importance of dreaming big and emphasizing the American virtue of hard work. According to NTD contributor Mike […]
CHICAGO—The Democratic National Convention’s (DNC) four days of speeches, musical performances, and delegate celebrations wrapped on Aug. 22, crescendoing with Vice President Kamala Harris’ coronation as the party’s presidential nominee. Throughout the week, delegates and attendees heard speeches from party lawmakers, leaders, and cultural figures united in an effort to elect Harris as the first […]
CHICAGO—Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the biggest speech of her political career at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, accepting the party’s nomination and introducing herself to the nation as her abbreviated 2024 campaign enters the final stretch. Harris took the stage 32 days after the sudden exit from the race of President Joe Biden, […]
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination on Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention. According to Jeff Crouere, a political analyst and a TV and radio host, he exhibited a down-to-earth persona. However, he said Republicans are likely to cast Walz as favoring the expansion of government and as being soft on […]
The Democratic Party’s presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to give a keynote speech on the last day of the Democratic National Convention on Thursday. NTD’s Washington correspondent Luis Eduardo Martinez caught up with Democratic strategist Ameisha Cross, and asked her a few questions on what to expect from the Harris campaign and […]
The Democratic National Convention kicked off its fourth and final night Thursday. After a week of Democrats’ most prominent figures rallying the party faithful, Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted her party’s nomination for president. The theme of the final night is “For Our Future,” according to convention organizers. Here is the latest: Trump Responds […]
Former President Bill Clinton took to the podium at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday night to stump for presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, where he offered a glimpse into the reality of the “brutal, tough business” of election season politics.
CHICAGO—Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gave one of the most important speeches of his career on Wednesday evening at the Democratic National Convention, accepting his party’s nomination for vice president. “It’s the honor of my life to accept your nomination for vice president of the United States,” Walz said to a thunderous reception on the convention’s third […]
CHICAGO—Democrats held the third rally of their national convention on Aug. 21, making the case that Vice President Kamala Harris is a strong leader who will lead the nation to a brighter future. The program included remarks by more than 40 speakers, including Democratic notables House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, and […]
Democratic Party Chairman Jaime Harrison appeared before members of the party’s senior caucus on the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21 to thank and credit them for being members of the older generation that put in the work to build the party of today. “Thank you for building the foundation on […]
Earlier this week, NTD’s Stefania Cox got out in New York City to speak with people about the Democratic National Convention, their top issues this election, and any questions remaining about Democratic Party nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris’s policy platform.
Delegates gathered at the Democratic National Convention on the second day to unite around presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris’s bid for the presidency. NTD’s Jack Bradley spoke to prominent visitors about their impressions of the convention so far. Actor Wendell Pierce gave his reasons for supporting Harris, while the executive director of the […]
CHICAGO—Night-time protests outside the Israeli consulate in Chicago on Aug. 20 led to between 55 and 60 arrests, according to Superintendent Larry Snelling of the Chicago Police Department. He said exact figures would be provided at a later stage. “Last night was a danger to our city and a danger to our citizens,” he told […]
Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton headlined the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also addressed the convention. Here is the latest: DNC Day 3 Gaveled Out The third day of the Democratic National Convention was gaveled out by Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.). […]
CHICAGO—A pro-Palestinian protest outside the Israeli consulate in Chicago led to violent clashes and arrests on the evening of Aug. 20., day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The demonstration, organized by the group Behind Enemy Lines, marks a non-permitted escalation in the conflict between mainstream Democrats and pro-Palestinian activists. The latter objects to […]
CHICAGO—Democrats saw continued momentum during day two of their convention in Chicago on Aug. 20, as delegates from across the country officially coronated Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee. The packed crowd in the United Center heard from former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, and […]
CHICAGO—Former President Barack Obama endorsed Kamala Harris’s presidential bid at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Aug. 20, adding to the backing offered by Hillary Clinton and President Joe Biden. “The torch has been passed,” Obama said, referring to Biden’s exit from the race in favor of Harris. “Now it’s up to all of us […]
