The Democratic National Convention (DNC) is set to begin on Monday and will run until August 22 in Chicago. This follows the Republican Party’s convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Donald Trump was officially nominated as their presidential candidate and JD Vance was named as his running mate.
For the Democratic Party, the presidential and vice-presidential candidates were finalized ahead of their convention. Kamala Harris secured a majority of delegates in the virtual voting process that took place from August 1 to August 5. She clinched the nomination on the first day of voting and was officially confirmed on August 5. Harris subsequently selected Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 US presidential election.
With the Democratic ticket set, the focus of the DNC will shift from candidate selection to showcasing their agenda and rallying support. The convention will be an opportunity for the Democrats to present a unified front, especially after internal pressures for President Joe Biden to step down from the race.
In a symbolic gesture, Reuters reports that Biden and Harris are expected to appear together on stage at the DNC in a “passing the torch” moment. According to Deadline, Biden is also scheduled to deliver a tribute to Harris. Sources close to the campaign suggest that Biden and Harris might appear together on stage Monday night, with discussions ongoing about the timing of their joint appearance relative to Biden’s speech.
