10:45 am
Chicago, Illinois. – Now more than halfway through the convention, delegates are eager to see Vice President Kamala Harris on stage tomorrow in hopes of electing the first woman and woman of color to serve as President of the United States.
But before that happens, the convention is setting the stage for Wednesday night’s “A Fight for Our Freedoms” event, in which the Democratic Party will highlight how Harris will fight to protect the country’s freedom – while portraying former President Donald Trump’s candidacy as a threat and a step backwards to those freedoms.
Later in the evening, attendees are expected to hear from Minnesota Governor and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, former President Bill Clinton and Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi at the United Center. The program is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. EDT.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson also spoke to North Carolina delegates this morning about North Carolina’s critical role in the upcoming presidential election.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at the North Carolina Delegate Breakfast at the Hyatt Regency during the 2024 Democratic National Convention on August 21.
“We are in a battle. A battle for the consciousness and soul of our country,” Johnson said. “This city has electrified the world, built industry and brought workers and business leaders together. This is the same city that will make history again when we put Vice President Kamala Harris in the White House, as the person who does right by the people, who gets policy right, who makes sure you can afford to live.”
