Stories tagged: "Democratic National Convention"

Elections Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Elections In Historic First, Sen. Harris Gets a ‘Seat at the Table’ for Black Women and Indian Americans

“Right now, we have a president who turns our tragedies into political weapons,” Harris said. “Joe will be a president who turns our challenges into purpose.”

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers August 20, 2020 1:18 pm EDT
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Elections Here’s Why AOC’s Sanders Nomination Was Standard Procedure

An expert explains why the New York congresswoman did not mention Joe Biden in her speech, a formality that caused confusion on social media.

Mivette Vega Mivette Vega August 19, 2020 12:36 pm EDT
Elections Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. The DNC released excerpts of her speech ahead of the convention start. (Democratic National Convention via AP)
Elections WATCH: Obama, Sanders, Kasich Deliver Passionate Appeal for a Biden Win

Democrats expand the tent in their fight to defeat President Donald Trump.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright August 18, 2020 2:32 pm EDT
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Elections From Health Care to Unemployment: Which DNC Speeches to Watch on the Issues You Care About

Speakers at this year's convention include party leaders, several Republicans urging their party to vote against Trump, and regular people who are affected by policy differences every day.

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers August 17, 2020 2:02 pm EDT
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Politics John Kasich, AOC, and Michelle Obama: Here’s Who Is Speaking and When at the DNC

“I will be speaking at the #DNC Convention because I believe that America needs to go in a different direction," Kasich tweeted on Monday.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright August 12, 2020 9:16 am EDT

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Coronavirus DNC Pushes Convention Back to August Over Coronavirus Outbreak

Meanwhile, Republicans said they feel confident they can still pull off their convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, that same month.

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