Democratic National Convention: What To Expect During A Week Of Political Stars, Protests And Kamala Harris’ Big Moment
deadline.comWhat’s remarkable about the 2024 Democratic National Convention, which starts Monday in Chicago, is how it has all the makings of a celebration, rather than a week of serious doubt.
That certainly wasn’t the case a month ago. Then, as Donald Trump wrapped up the final night of the Republican National Convention with a long-winded speech that detailed the assassination attempt on his life just days earlier, the conventional wisdom was that it was his race to lose.
The GOP was looking not just at a Trump victory in November, but an overwhelming one. Democrats were fretting over the possibility that a steadfast Joe Biden would remain on the ticket, and the story of their Windy City would be all about a lack of enthusiasm.
But Kamala Harris quickly solidified her place at the top of the ticket, while delegates have already confirmed her via virtual roll call vote, removing even that aspect of the proceedings to all but one of ceremonial show.
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