C-SPAN toured and traveled between the two secured perimeters for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls, is the location where delegates gather on the convention floor and McCormick Place is the operational site for the convention.
2024 Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, her running mate, Governor Tim Walz (MN), and his wife Gwen Walz spoke at a campaign event in Rochester, Pennsylvania. The Harris-Walz campaign launched a bus tour through Pennsylvania ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA) addressed the 1980 Democratic National Convention in New York City. At the time, he had been running against incumbent President Jimmy Carter in the primaries. Sen. Kennedy released his delegates a day after delivering this speech at the convention, and President Carter went on to win the nomination but lose the general election to Ronald Reagan.
Vice President Kamala Harris answered reporter questions outside of a Primanti Bros. Restaurant in Moon Township as a part of her western Pennsylvania bus tour with vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz (MN). Topics included preparation for her speech at the DNC convention, paying for her proposed economic policies, and thoughts on whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will agree on a ceasefire in Gaza. The vice president and Democratic Presidential nominee was recently criticized for not taking reporter questions during the campaign. .
Harris-Walz Campaign Co-Chairs Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) and former Rep. Cederic Richmond (D-LA) joined Democratic National Committee officials at a press briefing ahead of the convention's start in Chicago. They previewed what to expect, particularly the first day's activities, as well as highlighting the legacy of President Joe Biden. President Biden will be delivering remarks on the first evening of the convention.
Former House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA) were among the featured speakers at a California delegation breakfast in Chicago. They were joined by Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA), National Education Association President Becky Pringle and United Farm Workers Co-Founder Dolores Huerta. The event was hosted by the California Democratic Party in conjunction with the Democratic National Convention.
C-SPAN toured and traveled between the two secured perimeters for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls, is the location where delegates gather on the convention floor and McCormick Place is the operational site for the convention.
