At DNC, Biden Declares, ‘America, I Gave My Best To You’
CHICAGO ― There was a lot of love for President Joe Biden when he walked on stage at the Democratic National Convention on Monday night. Thousands upon thousands of people …
2024 election
Democrats approve platform that mentions Biden’s ‘second term’
By WILL WEISSERT and ALI SWENSON CHICAGO (AP) — Delegates at the Democratic National Convention voted Monday night to approve their 2024 party platform, which lays out familiar priorities for …
New-fangled internet dazzled 1996 DNC in Chicago. Today, experts debate the benefits — and dangers — of online influence. – The Mercury News
During the summer of 1996, Scott Albert Johnson was covering the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in a highly unconventional manner for the era on his website, Publius ’96: A …
Favorable views of Kamala Harris have risen this summer heading into the DNC, poll shows – The Mercury News
By LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is entering the Democratic National Convention with increased excitement from Democrats and a steady rise in her favorability …
The DNC kicks off today. Here’s what to expect — including who is speaking. – The Mercury News
Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison will gavel-in the party’s national convention on Monday — the first political convention to be held in Chicago in 28 years. Overall, the way …
Can the DNC help reverse Chicago’s national narrative? – The Mercury News
The eyes of the political world turn to Chicago this week as tens of thousands of delegates, media, dignitaries and political influencers arrive for a historic Democratic National Convention featuring …
The DNC starts Monday in Chicago. Here’s what to know – The Mercury News
More than a year after Chicago was announced as the host city, the Democratic National Convention is about to start. Running Monday through Thursday, the convention is a huge moment …
DNC opens transformed by Harris’ ascendance but questions linger
By STEVE PEOPLES, ZEKE MILLER and BILL BARROW CHICAGO (AP) — A refreshed Democratic Party reintroduces itself to a divided nation this week, having been transformed by the money, momentum, …
Pro-abortion rights and LGBTQ+ protesters rally ahead of the start of the DNC – The Mercury News
A crowd of hundreds called for abortion and LGBTQ+ rights Sunday evening in downtown Chicago, getting a head start on a week of protests before the Democratic National Convention kickoff …
Harris And Walz Will Campaign By Bus In Pennsylvania Before DNC
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz will campaign by bus in southwestern Pennsylvania on Sunday, hoping to ride the wave of enthusiasm her …