The party continues barreling toward Vice President Kamala Harris’ coronation, as day two of the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago.
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on Aug. 19, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.
Singer Mickey Guyton performs at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024. “She’s tough, she’s experienced, and she has enormous integrity. Her story represents the best American story, and like many of our best presidents, she was also vice president,” Biden, a former vice president himself, said of Harris as he cracked a smile. “She’ll be a president our children can look up to … respected by world leaders, because she already is… and she will be a historic president who puts her stamp on America’s future.
“Guided by our love of country, knowing we all have so much more in common than what separates us, let us fight for the ideals we hold dear and let us always remember: When we fight, we win.”Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the Illinois state delegation breakfast held inside Hotel 71 on Aug. 19, 2024. Donning a city flag pin, Johnson took his moment in the national spotlight Monday evening, using his brief allotted minutes on the United Center stage to. He praised Chicago as the organizing home of Ida B. Wells and Jane Addams, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and former President Barack Obama. Harris, he said, has what it takes “to defend our fundamental rights and freedoms.”
California delegates cheer on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.
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