The2024 Democratic National Conventionwas apresidential nominating conventionin which delegates of theUnited States Democratic Party voted on their party platform and ceremonially reported their vote to nominateVice PresidentKamala Harrisfor presidentand her chosen running mate GovernorTim Walzfor vice president in the2024 presidential election.[5]It was held from August 19 to 22, 2024, at theUnited CenterinChicago, Illinois.Delegates virtually nominated Harris and Walz the first week of August. Harris is the first Black woman and first Indian woman to be the presidential nominee of a major political party in the United States,[6]and the first Democratic presidential nominee from theWestern United States.[7][b]
2024 presidential election | |
  Nominees Harris and Walz | |
| Convention | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | August 19–22, 2024[1] |
| City | Chicago, Illinois |
| Venue | United Center[1] |
| Chair | Minyon Moore[2] |
| Keynote speaker | Angela AlsobrooksofMaryland[3] |
| Notable speakers | List
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| Candidates | |
| Presidential nominee | Kamala HarrisofCalifornia |
| Vice-presidential nominee | Tim WalzofMinnesota |
| Voting | |
| Total delegates | 3,949 pledged 746 unpledged[a] |
| Votes needed for nomination | 1,975 (from pledged delegates only) |
| Results (president) | |
| Results (vice president) | Walz(MN):Acclamation |
| Ballots | 1 |
Earlier, on March 12, incumbent PresidentJoe Bidenbecame the presumptive nominee, running against several candidates, which included an incumbent Democratic member of theUnited States House of Representativesduring theprimaries.[9][10][11]Other than Biden, the only presidential candidates who were awarded pledged delegates to the 2024 Democratic National Convention based on the results of the primaries wereU.S. RepresentativeDean Phillipsand businessmanJason Palmer.[12][13][14]Conflicts with ballot deadlines led theDemocratic National Committeeto vote on June 20 to allow an early online nomination vote. Following hisJune 27 debate performanceanddecision on July 21 to withdraw his candidacy,Biden endorsed Harris.[15]With the other most viable presidential prospects endorsing Harris, she secured the non-binding support of enough convention delegates to make her the new presumptive nominee the next day,[16][17]and Harris was the only candidate with enough delegate support to be on the ballot. The atypical circumstances were described byThe New York Timesas starting a campaign "unlike any in modern times".[18]Throughout the fourth and final night,Beyoncéand others were heavily rumored to make an unannounced appearance, leading to rampant speculation on social media that ultimately failed to materialize. Some delegates after the convention said that they tested positive forCOVID-19due to so many people being at the convention.[19]
Harris and Walz would go on to lose the 2024 election to theRepublican Partyticket of former presidentDonald Trumpand Ohio SenatorJD Vance.
Site selection
editEarly developments
editAmid the downsizing of the2020 Democratic National Conventionheld in various parts of the United States, including its main host city ofMilwaukee, Wisconsin,in a virtual formatimpacteddue to theCOVID-19 pandemic,there was discussion among some notable individuals in Milwaukee about the city pushing to receive the 2024 convention as consolation.[20][21][22]Speculation existed that, due to the circumstances surrounding the downsizing of the 2020 convention, Milwaukee would be a front-runner to host the convention if it pursued it.[23]Milwaukee mayorTom Barrettwas open to the city hosting either a Democratic or Republican convention in 2024.[24]
In the summer of 2021,Democratic National CommitteeChairJaime Harrisonsent letters to over twenty cities inviting them to bid to host the convention.[25]
Officials inColumbus, Ohio,had, since at least 2019, discussed trying to seek either the Democratic or Republican convention in 2024.[26]
After being one of approximately twenty cities that Harrison invited to bid, Barrett wrote Harrison a letter indicating the city's interest in hosting the party's 2024 convention.[27][28]Milwaukee was also bidding to host the2024 Republican National Convention.[29]
Nashville, Tennessee,took action to pursue the Democratic Convention. Nashville also bid to host the Republican National Convention.[29]
Top Democrats from Illinois, including GovernorJ. B. Pritzker,SenatorTammy Duckworth,and MayorLori Lightfoot,laid the groundwork to host the convention inChicago.[30]Chicago has hosted the most major-party presidential nominating conventions of any city (14 Republican, 11 Democratic). The1968 Democratic National Conventionwas mired in violence between anti-war demonstrators and theChicago Police Department.The most recent convention (1996 Democratic National Convention) saw the renomination ofBill ClintonandAl Gore.[31]On May 3, 2022, Chicago launched a website to promote the city as a potential host for the convention.[32]Facilities in Chicago mentioned as potential primary venues include theUnited Center,Wintrust Arena,andNavy Pier.[33]
In May 2022,AtlantaandNew York Cityalso announced bids for the convention.[34][35]New York City had not previously been expected to bid.[36]
Official bid process
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Atlanta,Chicago,Houston,and New York City submitted bids by the May 28, 2022, deadline.[36]In January 2023, Democratic National Committee officials confirmed that the finalist cities would be Atlanta, Chicago, and New York City, with Houston no longer being considered.[37]
Early into Chicago's bid, in addition to proposingUnited Centeras the primary venue andMcCormick Placeas a possible venue for secondary convention business,Museum Campus,Navy Pier,andWintrust Arenawere also additionally floated as facilities that could additionally be used for secondary convention business.[36][38][39]The Chicago bid was chiefly championed by Illinois GovernorJ. B. Pritzkerand Chicago MayorLori Lightfoot.Bid supporters touted the city's large airports, cultural attractions, and the central location of the convention venues and the hotels where delegates and other visitors would stay. They argued that Chicago's location in theMidwestwould be wise given the high importance for the Democrats of the nearby "Blue Wall"states ofWisconsinandMichigan.[40]Democratic Party leaders in other Midwestern states threw their support behind Chicago's bid.[41]They also touted that the city's hotels generally employunion laborers.[40]Governor Pritzker, abillionairewho had contributed large sums to the organization fundraising for Chicago's effort, made a pledge to the Democratic Party that the party itself would not incur any financial losses from the organization of the convention.[40][42]The remaining mayoral candidates in the2023 Chicago mayoral electionrunoff,Brandon JohnsonandPaul Vallas,vowed to support the city's effort to host the convention.[43]The victory of the progressive Johnson over the more conservative Vallas in the city'srunoff electionwas speculated to have helped Chicago's prospects.[44]
Supporters of Atlanta's bid argued that a convention in their city could aid the Democrats in making political inroads in the South,[45]touting the city's history in civil rights activism and its state's recent ascendence in 2020 to become a keyswing statein presidential and U.S. Senate elections. These points were countered by New York and Chicago backers, who criticized the city's lack of unionized hotels and the state's "Right to Work"law as discordant with the party's alliance with organized laborers.[40]
On April 11, 2023, it was announced that Chicago had been selected as the convention's location, with the United Center to serve as the primary venue and McCormick Place to be a secondary facility used for various early-day convention activities.[40]Chicago and the previously selected Republican National Convention host city, Milwaukee, are approximately 90 miles apart on the coast ofLake Michigan.Not since 1972, when both conventions last shared a host city, have the major party convention sites been so closely located.[46]Illinois is regarded to be a solidly Democratic state.[47]No party has opted to hold their convention in a non-swing statesince the2004 election,though Chicago is within a few hours' drive of the swing states of Wisconsin and Michigan.[48]
| City | State | Status | Proposed venue(s) | Previous major party conventions hosted by city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago
|
 Illinois |
Winner | United Center(primary venue) McCormick Place(secondary venue)[40] |
Democratic:1864,1884,1892,1896,1932,1940,1944,1952,1956,1968,1996 Republican:1860,1868,1880,1884,1888,1904,1908,1912,1916,1920,1932,1944,1952,1960 Progressive:1912,1916 |
 Atlanta
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 Georgia |
Finalist | State Farm Arena(primary venue)[49][40] Georgia World Congress Center(secondary venue)[40] |
Democratic:1988 |
 New York City
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 New York |
Finalist | Madison Square Garden(main venue) Javits Center(secondary venue)[36][40] |
Democratic:1868,1924,1976,1980,1992 Republican:2004 |
 Houston
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 Texas |
Non-finalist | Democratic:1928 Republican:1992 |
Logistics
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The convention was held on August 19–22, 2024. The United Center, previously the location of the 1996 Democratic National Convention, was the convention's primary location. McCormick Place hosted secondary business of the convention. The convention was attended by between 5,000 and 7,000 delegates and alternate delegates. Approximately thirty hotels in the city provided lodging to convention delegates. The convention was expected to bring an overall 50,000 visitors to Chicago.[40]
There were three funding sources for the convention. The bid committee pledged that the host committee would raise $84.697 million. Through 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee Inc., money was raised in accordance with theFederal Election Commission's regulations. Additionally, $50 million were received in federal funds for security costs, as has been the case for all major party conventions since 2004. Congress was urged to increase this to $75 million. The Democratic National Committee also requested the bidding cities agree to open a $30 million line of credit, which Chicago agreed to do.[50]
Convention leadership
editOn August 8, 2023, convention leadership was announced.Minyon Moorewas named the chair of the convention.[51]Alex Hornbrook was named executive director, andLouisa Terrellwas named a senior advisor. In his role as senior advisor to the Biden Victory Fund,Roger Lauwas assigned an expanded role to provide advice to the convention leadership.[52]
Security
edit$50million in federal funding was provided for security spending.[50]As a major party presidential nominating convention, the 2024 Democratic National Convention was designated aNational Special Security Event.It was the second such event held in Chicago to receive this designation, with the first having been the2012 NATO Summit.By June 2023, theUnited States Secret Servicehad begun collaborating on preparations for the convention with theChicago Police Departmentand other police departments that will be involved in convention security.[53]
Protests and demonstrationsrelated to the U.S. government'ssupport for Israelin theirinvasion of Gazaemerged while the convention was being held. In preparation for the event, party leaders demonstrated confidence in Chicago Police and federal officials to manage protestors, using such methods as drawing set parameters for demonstrations to take place, as well as initiatingmass arrestsin cases of these regulations being violated. As of April 2024, organizers expected as many as 30,000 protestors in Chicago during the convention.[54]Commentators have drawn comparisons between the 2024 convention and the1968 convention,also held in Chicago, in whichprotests opposed to the Vietnam Warturned violent when the city utilized extreme levels ofpolice brutalityto suppress the protestors.[55][56]
In May 2024,Politicoreported that party leaders were considering limiting in-person gatherings at United Center to primetime sessions only to reduce the possibility of disruption, which would include holding official business to McCormick Place (and the possibility of the formal certification taking place before the convention due to conflicts with deadline requirements in Ohio), and retaining elements of 2020's convention (including a focus on prerecorded segments such as the virtual roll call).[57]
In light of theassassination attempt on Donald Trumpon July13, the Secret Service secured the United Center and the immediate area surrounding it, and the Chicago Police Department secured everything outside the inner perimeter, with both agencies securing rooftops of all buildings that may have had a line of sight to the United Center.[58]
On August12, the first round of parking restrictions took effect for the DNC in Chicago.[59]Some residents such as people at a senior living apartment complex near major Democratic National Convention sites in Chicago were confused and frustrated with new no-parking zone restrictions outside the Chicago DNC perimeter.[60]They said that no-parking signs had started appearing on their streets, even though they were outside the convention's car-free zones. These residents found it an unwelcome surprise to lose their street parking, which they claimed interfered with their day-to-day lives.[61]
Organizations such asSamidoun,[62]Code Pink,[63]the ANSWER Coalition[64]and several others[65][66]demonstrated at the convention.
Adoption of early virtual nomination vote
editBy tradition,[67]because the Democratic Party held theWhite House,its convention was scheduled for after the2024 Republican National Convention,starting on August 19. In April, Ohio officials warned the Biden campaign that they would not delay Ohio's August 7,deadline to get on the ballot,as Ohio had done in 2012 and 2020. On May 28, the Democratic National Committee proposed an early online nomination vote, but its Rules and Bylaws Committee needed to vote on amending thecall to the convention,and the full Democratic National Committee needed to vote on adopting the amendment.[68]On June 2, Ohio passed a law delaying its deadline, but because the law was set to take effect at the end of August, the DNC said it would continue with a virtual roll call vote in order to avoid litigation from Republicans.[69][70]On June 4, the Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee voted to amend the call to let the Democratic National Convention Committee to advance the convention's dates and to allow the convention's committees to adopt the permanent rules and permanent list of delegates early for the virtual nomination vote.[69][71]On June 20, the full Democratic National Committee voted 360 to 2 to approve the amendment for an official online nomination vote before Ohio's deadline.[72]
After Biden's performance at theJune presidential debatecaused concern among Democrats, some House Democrats circulated a letter on July 16 proposing that the "virtual roll call" vote be cancelled,[73]fearing it would occur the next week.[70]On July 17, the DNC decided that the virtual roll call vote should be no earlier than August 1 after concerns from House Minority LeaderHakeem Jeffriesand Senate Majority LeaderChuck Schumer.[74]On July 19, the Democratic National Convention's Rules Committee met to deliberate on the virtual nomination vote but went into recess without adopting any rules.[75]After Bidenwithdrew from the nominationon July 21 and gave Harris his endorsement, Harris said she did not want a virtual roll call and preferred a process that follows regular order.[76]On July 22, the DNC laid out a draft plan[77]affirming a virtual nomination vote in the first week of August.[78]On July 24, the Democratic National Convention's Rules Committee passed the draft rules for the early virtual nomination vote by a vote of 157 to 3.[79]
Media
editIn addition to traditional journalists, the Democratic National Committee recruited content creators, with large followings on YouTube, Instagram, and other social media platforms and provided them with access to media space at the convention.[80]
Abbreviated campaign
editOn July21, presumptive nominee President Joe Biden announced thathe would not seek reelection.That same day, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.[81]Biden dropping out freed the DNC delegates bound to him from their pledge to vote for his nomination.[82]A couple of hours after Biden's announcement, Harris announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination.[83]The Biden campaign officially changed its name toHarris for Presidentand officially registered Harris as its presidential candidate.[84][85]Key progressive voices swiftly rallied behind Harris, with Reps.Cori Bush,[86]Ilhan Omar,Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,andAyanna Pressley,[87]andIndivisibleendorsing her.[88]The only member of the progressive group of Democrats known as "The Squad"that has declined to endorse Harris isU.S. RepresentativeRashida Tlaib.[89][90]
The next day, Harris secured tentative support from well beyond the majority of convention delegates needed to win the upcoming vote and become the party's nominee for president.[91]By July 23, leaders of the party, such as former House SpeakerNancy Pelosi,[92]House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer[93]coalesced around Harris's candidacy, including those mentioned as the other most viable prospects such as Michigan GovernorGretchen Whitmer[94]and California GovernorGavin Newsom.[95]Harris received the endorsement of all of the incumbent Democratic members of theUnited States House of Representativesfrom her home state ofCaliforniaexcept forUS RepresentativeJosh HarderfromCalifornia's 9th congressional district.[96]The vast majority of the incumbent Democratic members in theUnited States House of Representativesquickly endorsed Harris, with notable exceptions being the three co-chairs of theBlue Dog Coalitioncaucus of centrist and moderate members from the Democratic Party in theUnited States House of Representatives[97]US RepresentativeJared Golden,[98]US RepresentativeMary Peltola,[99]andUS RepresentativeMarie Gluesenkamp Perez.[100]Also, Harris received the endorsement of 46 of the 47 incumbent Democratic members in theUnited States Senate.Jon Testerof Montana is the only incumbent Senator in the Democratic Party not to endorse Harris for President.[101][102]
Marianne Williamsoninitially called for anopen convention,[103]but eventually declined to file for nomination before the deadline.[104]On the day of Biden's withdrawal, U.S. SenatorJoe Manchin,who left the Democratic Party in May 2024, was reported to be considering a presidential run against Harris at the convention,[105]though by the following day, he had ruled it out.[106] Also, on the day that Biden withdrew from the race, U.S. CongressmanDean Phillipsproposed a straw poll of delegates ahead of the Democratic National Convention to determine the party's top four presidential contenders, who would then take part in four town halls outlining their platforms.[107]After the town halls, Phillips proposed the delegates would vote to choose the nominee.[108][109]On July 24,Jason Palmerreleased his delegates and encouraged them to vote for Harris at the convention.[110]
Candidates were to be formally nominated beginning July 25[111]and ending at 6pm EDT on July 27.[112]Candidates needed to accrue the support of at least 300 delegates each, with no more than 50 from any one state delegation, by 6pm EDT on July 30.[4]Delegates could vote for any candidate, but votes for candidates who are not Democrats would be counted as "present".[113]Formal requests to nominate Harris and several others (including Ralph Hoffman, Gibran Nicholas, andRobby Wells)[114]were made before the July 27 deadline, but only Harris passed the threshold of at least 300 delegates,[115]gaining the support of 3,923 delegates.[4]There was also an option to abstain from voting, which was chosen by Alaska CongresswomanMary Peltola,[116]Maine CongressmanJared Golden,[117]and Montana SenatorJon Tester.[118]In total, 79 delegates did not cast votes in the DNC virtual roll call.[119]
The virtual nomination took place from August 1[4]to August 5.[120]The delegates voted online, through a secure email system, or over the phone.[114]On August 4, twenty-nineUncommitteddelegates from eight states took part in a virtual roll call where they voted for Palestinian victims over Harris.[121]On August 2, Harris earned a majority of delegate votes[122]and became the official presidential nominee when voting closed on August 5.[120]
Delegate support by candidate
editThe "Pledged delegates by candidate following primaries" table below reflects the delegate count after the2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries,while the "Final virtual roll call results" table reflects the totals following the virtual roll call that nominated Kamala Harris.Superdelegateswere allowed to vote during the signature collection and on the first ballot of the virtual roll call for the presidential nomination.[4]The Democratic National Committee had imposed reforms on superdelegates back in August 2018, barring superdelegates from voting on the first ballot at the Democratic National Convention unless a candidate has secured a majority of the convention's delegates using only pledged delegates, whose votes were earned during the primary process. This rule allowed superdelegates to vote only in a contested convention on the second ballot or vote on the first ballot only in the event of an overwhelming victory for the candidate with the support of pledged delegates that were attained for them in the primaries.[123]The new superdelegate rules adopted for the virtual roll call in the presidential nomination process by the Permanent Rules of the 2024 Democratic National Convention undid the DNC's 2018 reforms on superdelegates in this presidential election cycle. Harris did not secure a majority of the convention's delegates using only delegates pledged to her, which were earned during the primary process. Harris earned zero pledged delegates from the results of the primaries. Yet, superdelegates were permitted to vote on the first ballot. Harris’s delegates, whom she secured an overall majority of during the virtual roll call, were uncommitted delegates once pledged to Biden. They decided to support her after Biden's withdrawal from the race, which took place after the results of the primaries had already been over.[124][125][126]
| Candidate | Pledged delegates[127][128] |
|---|---|
 |
3,905 |
| Uncommitted |
37 |
 |
4 |
 |
3 |
| Total pledged delegate votes | 3,949 |
| Candidate | Final results[129][130] |
|---|---|
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4,567[c] |
| Present | 52[d] |
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0[e] |
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0[f] |
|
0[g] |
| Total delegate votes | 4,619 |
| Abstained | 79[h] |
Vice presidential nomination
editSome speculated candidates included GovernorsAndy Beshearof Kentucky,Josh Shapiroof Pennsylvania, andTim Walzof Minnesota, SenatorMark Kellyof Arizona, and Secretary of TransportationPete Buttigiegof Michigan.[i][138]GovernorGretchen Whitmerof Michigan declined consideration for the nomination, while GovernorRoy Cooperof North Carolina withdrew his name from consideration during vetting.[139][140]
Harris chose Walz as her running mate on August 6[141]and the ticket was certified as nominated on the same night.[142]
Platform
editOn July 9, the convention's Platform Committee held a hearing in which there was a call for an end to U.S. military aid to the government of Israel.[143]On July 11, the committee held a meeting to draft the party platform. Although it removed mentions of "Black lives matter", it included police reform and the studying of reparations. It removed a mention of Medicare for All but called for ending medical debt.[144]On July 16, the Platform Committee submitted the draft platform for the approval of the full convention.[145]
Notable provisions
editThe platform was drafted beforeBiden withdrewand largely refers to Biden's presidency, though it also mentions Harris.
The draft did not include a call to end military aid to Israel, instead calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. It also called for raising a billionaire income tax, lowering childcare costs for low-income families, codifyingRoe v. Wadein the wake of theSupreme Court's2022 decision to overturn it,advancing voting rights, banning assault weapons, and expanding Social Security and Medicare.
The 2024 platform does not call for declaring a national climate emergency or banning fracking. It does support electric vehicles and investing in clean energy.
The 2024 platform opposesdefunding the police,and is the first time since the2004 platformto not mention thedeath penalty.[146]It does call for rescheduling cannabis at the federal level and permitting states to legalize it. It supportsimmigration reformand securing the border.
Schedule
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There were two official venues for the convention:
The McCormick Place convention center (with lighter security) hosted dozens of exhibitions, meetings and receptions, mostly during the daytime, and the United Center (with heavy security) hosted the official business sessions and the main speakers.
Additionally, on August 20—prior to the start time of the convention's primetime speeches—Harris and Walz appeared and spoke at a related campaign rally inside of theFiserv Forumin Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[147]The Fiserv Forum is approximately 80 miles (130 km) from the United Center, and had weeks earlier been the main venue of the Republican National Convention.[148]
Similarly to the Democratic Party's 2020 convention, each evening's program featured a celebrity host.[149]
Below are the speakers and events at the United Center:[150]
First night (Monday, August 19: For the People)
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The first night was emceed by actor and directorTony Goldwynand included musical performances byMickey GuytonandJason Isbell.[149]It included tributes to presidentJoe Biden,who delivered Monday's closing address.[151]Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 2016 Democratic presidential nomineeHillary Clinton,[152]and first ladyJill Bidenand daughter Ashley spoke.[153]Harris made a brief surprise appearance on-stage to pay tribute to Biden and welcome the attendees.[154]The party platform, drafted by delegates in the Platform Committee, was adopted by the full body of delegates by voice vote.[155]
Main programming began at 5:30PM Central. Listed below are select speakers in order of appearance.[156]
Second night (Tuesday, August 20: A Bold Vision for America's Future)
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The second night was emceed by television commentator and political strategistAna Navarro(a Republican Harris supporter), and included performances byPatti LaBelleandCommon.[157][failed verification]Former first ladyMichelle Obamaand former presidentBarack Obama,who gave the closing addresses,[158]and second gentlemanDoug Emhoffwere among those that spoke.[159][failed verification][160][failed verification]Jason Carter,grandson of former U.S. PresidentJimmy Carter,also gave a speech on this night and honored his grandfather. Another presidential grandson,John F. Kennedy’s grandsonJack Schlossberg,spoke as well.[161]
Described as a "celebratory roll call", delegates ceremonially reported voting results for the presidential nomination hosted by Secretary of the DNC,Jason Rae.Led byDJ Cassidy,each state's delegation was accompanied by their choice of background music during the roll call of the states, largely consisting of songs from artists from each respective state.[162][119][163]
Meanwhile, Harris and Walz held a separate rally at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee that was attended by 15,000 spectators. A portion of Harris' remarks after the roll call were telecast to the United Center.[164]
Third night (Wednesday, August 21: A Fight for Our Freedoms)
editThe third night was emceed by actressMindy Kaling,featuring performances byStevie Wonder,John Legend,Sheila E[176] andMaren Morris.[177]Vice presidential nominee Minnesota GovernorTim Walzdelivered his acceptance speech.[178]Pete Buttigiegalso spoke.[179]
It was confirmed that Speaker EmeritaNancy Pelosiwas scheduled to speak.[179]The evening was headlined by Walz and Clinton.[180]
Fourth night (Thursday, August 22: For Our Future)
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The final night was emceed by actressKerry Washington.[149]Presidential nomineeVice PresidentHarrisdelivered her acceptance speech.[159]
Panels
editThe secondary venue for the convention was at theMcCormick Placeconvention center, and here there were a number of panel discussions and rallies.
The first-ever panel on Palestinian rights was hosted by the convention on Monday, August 19.[231]Speakers includedKeith Ellison,Uncommittedco-founder Layla Elabed, former Michigan CongressmanAndy Levin,Jim Zogby,Democratic Party organizer Hala Hijazi and pediatric surgeon Tanya Haj-Hassan.[232]
Protests and demonstrations
editChicago is home to the nation's largest Palestinianethnic enclave,also known as "Little Palestine,"[233]and Chicago is the largest US city to pass a cease-fire resolution about theIsrael–Hamas war.[234]One anonymous protester described the choice to bring the convention there as a "slap in the face."[235]In an interview withMother Jonespublished prior to the convention, the Mayor of ChicagoBrandon Johnsondescribed Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip asgenocidal.[236]
The first of seven permitted protests took place on Sunday. Hundreds marched alongMichigan AvenuetoGrant Park.[237]
Monday
editThe protests, organized around acoalitionof 200 groups called "March On the DNC", represented causes including reproductive freedom, racial justice and opposition to the US role in the Israeli war against Gaza via an arms embargo, rallied inUnion Parkbefore proceeding to march.[238]ThePoor People's Armyrallied inHumboldt Park.[239]
The crowd remained largely peaceful and was observed to be "significantly smaller than predicted".[240]Organizers planned for over 30 thousand people, but it appeared "only a few thousand showed up at Union Park".[241]Organizers claimed a turnout of 15,000 but according to the BBC, the actual turnout appeared to be lower.[242]Reuters estimated the turnout to be "several thousand".[243]A security gate was toppled.[244]Later, some protestors who returned to Union Park began setting up a tent encampment, but were peacefully dispersed by police.[239]
On the convention floor on Monday, during Joe Biden's speech, delegates from Connecticut, Michigan and Florida unfurled a banner that said "STOP ARMING ISRAEL" and were escorted out of the building.[245][246][247]TheCouncil on American–Islamic Relationscondemned DNC audience members who assaulted a Muslim woman and other delegates who were holding a banner that read "stop arming Israel".[248][249]Thirteen protesters were arrested on the first day.[250]
Joe Biden said the protesters "out on the street have a point" during his speech. Chants included "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free",[242]"End the occupation now!" and "The whole world is watching!":a symbolic nod to theanti-Vietnam proteststhat occurred when the DNC was in Chicago in1968.[244]
Tuesday
editOn the second day of protest, an additional layer of fencing was replaced overnight.[251]A group called "Behind Enemy Lines" planned a protest at theIsraeli Consulatein Chicago. Flyers for the event said "Make it great like'68!Shut down the DNC for Gaza. "[252][253]Police blocked the group from marching minutes into the protest and arrested dozens of protesters dressed inblack blocwho attempted to break through the line. More arrests occurred at the end of the night. Some protesters claimed they were arrested as they were trying to leave but Police Superintendent Larry Snelling denied that they had used the federally prohibitedkettlingtactic.[254]An organizer forCODEPINKunfurled a banner on the convention floor that said "Free Free Palestine."[255][256]
During the ceremonial roll call of delegates on the convention floor to decide the Democratic party nominee for president, dozens of delegates voted "Present" as a protest vote. Some of these delegates publicly expressed they voted this way to express frustration with the Biden-Harris administration's handling of the war in Gaza.[257][258]The delegates who voted "Present" had their votes voiced out loud by the state delegations during the roll call. Although notably, the Kentucky Democratic Party was the only state delegation that did not announce their ‘present’ votes in the roll call.[259]
Wednesday
editA breakfast for delegates at a nearby hotel was disrupted when unknown individuals put maggots in food.[260]Organizers fromCODEPINKdisrupted a luncheon for women senators at a nearby restaurant.[261]A pro-Israel protest occurred atUnion Parkwhile a thousand pro-Palestinian protesters marched past it.[262]
AnExxonMobil-sponsored panel hosted byPunchbowl Newson climate change at a downtown Chicago hotel featuring US RepresentativeLizzie Fletcherfrom Texas and an Exxon executive was disrupted when activists gained access and shouted loudly about Exxon's history of deceit and climate obstruction.[263]
When theUncommitted National Movementwas informed that the DNC wouldn't allow a Palestinian speaker, Uncommitted delegates staged asit-inoutside the convention.[264]The activists again called for anarms embargo on Israel,and emphasized the suffering of children in Gaza. A Michigan delegate said his strategy was to initially work within the Democratic hierarchy from the inside, and that it was frustrating the Harris campaign had denied their requests.[265]The group was joined inside the security perimeter by healthcare workers, members of theChicago Teachers Union,Muslim Women for Harris, and US RepresentativesSummer Lee,Ilhan OmarandCori Bush.[266][267]Alexandria Ocasio-Cortezjoined via FaceTime.[268]Among the names submitted as potential speakers were Illinois state Rep.Abdelnasser Rashidand Georgia state Rep.Ruwa Romman.[269]
Thursday
editAbout 40 Uncommitted delegate sit-in spent the night on the sidewalk outside the United Center and remained there in the morning.[270]Palestinian-Americans were not allowed to speak but the parents of an American-Israeli hostage were. As a result,Muslim Women for Harris-Walzannounced it would disband and Uncommitted delegates were seen through Union Center locked arm in arm, wearingKeffiyehsand chanting "Ceasefire now."[271]More protesters blocked roads as attendees left the convention for the night. Some chanted “We’re young, we’re strong, we’ll rally all night long.”[272]
Notable attendees
editIn addition to the notable speakers and performers mentioned above, notable attendees at the convention includeUzo Aduba,Anthony Anderson,Jacinda Ardern,[273]Sean Astin,Yvette Nicole Brown,Don Cheadle,[274]Misha Collins,Stephen Colbert,Jesse Tyler Ferguson,Mark Hamill,Patti LaBelle,Spike Lee,Eva Longoria,Mandy Patinkin,[275]Jason Palmer,[276]Busy Philipps,Wendell Pierce,Octavia Spencer,James Taylor,andKerry Washington.[277]Political commentatorHasan Pikerbroadcast his attendance on hisTwitchlive stream.[278]Conservative internet personalityCharlie Kirkand far right activistJack Posobiecalso attended the event, sharing videos of their interactions with other attendees online; Kirk's confrontations with Piker andParker Short,president of the GeorgiaYoung Democrats,both went viral on the first day of the convention.[279]Comedic musician and influencer duoA Twink and a Redheadattended, and are cited to have started the viral movement “Twinks for Kamala” onCNN.[280]
In the hours and days leading to the DNC's fourth night, rumors widely circulated online claiming that an unknown "surprise guest" was slated to make an unannounced appearance. This led to rampant speculation on social media, with the singersBeyoncéandTaylor Swiftbeing the most popular guesses.[281][282][283]On Thursday afternoon, the tabloidTMZand the newspaperThe Hillboth reported that Beyoncé would perform, adding fuel to the rumors.[284][285][286]Republican senatorMitt Romney,another popular guess, denied on social media that he was the "surprise guest",[287]whileDeadline Hollywoodreported that Swift was unlikely to appear.[288]As Beyoncé gradually became the frontrunner,Rolling Stonereported that Chicago officials had begun making preparations for her unconfirmed arrival.[289]Hours afterTMZ'sinitial report, a representative for Beyoncé toldThe Hollywood Reporterthat the singer would not attend the convention, saying she "was never scheduled to be there".[290][291]Beyoncé ultimately did not make an appearance, nor did any "surprise guest", though her music was heard over the loudspeakers following Harris' speech.[292][293]Her non-appearance remained a topic of conversation on social media after the event,[294][295]with some commentators opining that it ultimately benefited Harris because it allowed her to retain the spotlight.[296][297]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^Unpledged delegateswere permitted by the DNC's new early virtual nomination rules to vote on the first ballot at the convention, as Harris already obtained the non-binding endorsement of a majority of the uncommitted delegates that had previously been Biden's pledged delegates.[4]
- ^AlthoughBarack Obamawas born and raised in Hawaii, he would later reside in Illinois, where his political career would take place.[8]
- ^PBS indicates that Harris had 4,563 votes
- ^All votes cast for anyone other than Harris were counted as “present” because Harris was the only candidate to qualify for the official virtual roll call.[131]
- ^Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race on July 21, releasing his pledged delegates at the Democratic National Convention. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee, though his delegates were not bound to this endorsement.
- ^In April, Phillips encouraged his delegates to vote for Biden at the convention.[132]In July, Phillips endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris while also pushing for a 'mini primary’ to decide on the Democratic nominee.[133]
- ^On July 24, Palmer released his delegates and encouraged them to vote for Kamala Harris at the convention.[110]
- ^There was also an option to abstain from voting for the Democratic National Committee’s presidential nominee, chosen by the Alaska CongresswomanMary Peltola,[116]Maine CongressmanJared Golden,[117]and Montana SenatorJon Tester.[134]In total, 79 delegates did not cast votes in the DNC virtual roll call.[119]
- ^Buttigieg served as the mayor ofSouth Bend, Indianafrom 2012 to 2020 and was a resident of the state during his2020 presidential campaign.He changed his residency to Michigan in 2022 and voted there in that year’smidterm elections.[135][136][137]
- ^Raimondo spoke at the convention in her personal capacity, and was recognized as the Former Governor of Rhode Island, to avoid conflict with the Hatch Act.
- ^Buttigieg spoke at the convention in his personal capacity, and was recognized as the Former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, to avoid conflict with the Hatch Act.
- ^Haaland spoke at the convention in her personal capacity, and was recognized as the Former Congresswoman from New Mexico to avoid conflict with theHatch Act.
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External links
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- Official websiteArchivedAugust 1, 2024, at theWayback Machine
- The Charter & the Bylaws of the Democratic Party of the United States
- Call for the 2024 Democratic National Convention (as amended)
- Permanent Procedural Rules of the 2024 Democratic National Convention
- Delegate Selection Rules For the 2024 Democratic National Convention
- Reports of the Credentials, Rules, and Platform Committees to the 2024 Democratic National ConventionArchivedAugust 19, 2024, at theWayback Machine
Videos
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