Wall Street Journal's Natalie Andrews, former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), AAPI Victory Fund's Shekar Narasimhan, and Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D) discuss the DNC and Campaign 2024.
C-SPAN spoke with historian Douglas Brinkley about the history of political conventions as well as comparisons between 2024 and 1968, a year featuring political violence, protests against foreign wars, an incumbent president deciding not to seek reelection and a Democratic convention in Chicago.
"Every election is about the future, this election is about the future," said Harris for President Campaign Chair Jen O'Malley Dillon during a conversation co-hosted by Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service and the Brunswick Group on the second day of the DNC Convention in Chicago. She spoke on the state of the 2024 race and the pathway to reaching the 270 electoral vote threshold. Other topics addressed included voter outreach, reproductive rights, and the campaign's use of social media.
C-SPAN talked with Richmond, Virginia artist Jeromyah Jones about his painting called D.O.P.E., which stands for Dissertation on Peace Exhibit. His painting was on display outside of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama were keynotes speakers on the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. They spoke about their support for the Harris-Walz ticket and why they think the country cannot afford another four years of a Trump presidency.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego (D) led a conversation on infrastructure investment and labor union participation at an event hosted by the Democratic Mayors Association on the second day of the DNC Convention in Chicago. Several topics were addressed, including the impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on America's cities, workforce development, and the importance of labor unions. Others participating included San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg (I) and Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb (D).
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) participated in a sit-down conversation with Politico while attending the DNC convention in Chicago. Sen. Schumer touched on many topics including President Biden's exit from the race and his legacy, and what Vice President Harris needs to do to win the White House. He also talked about why he believed it will be a "trifecta" for Democrats on Election Day by winning the White House, the House and the Senate.
C-SPAN spoke with historian Douglas Brinkley about the history of political conventions as well as comparisons between 2024 and 1968, a year featuring political violence, protests against foreign wars, an incumbent president deciding not to seek reelection and a Democratic convention in Chicago.
Former North Dakota Democratic U.S. Senator and One Country Project founder Heidi Heitkamp discussed the role rural voters will play in this year's election.
Shekar Narasimhan, a 2024 DNC Virginia delegate and founder of the Asian American & Pacific Islander Victory Fund, discussed Vice President Harris' heritage and support in the AAPI community.
Washington Post's Karen Tumulty, San Francisco Chronicle's Joe Garofoli, Win With Black Women's Jotaka Eaddy, and UnidosUS's Janet Murgia discuss the final day of the Democratic National Convention and campaign news of the day.
