The upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago is generating significant excitement as Vice President Kamala Harris takes center stage following President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid. With the party united behind Harris, the convention will formalize her nomination as the Democratic candidate for president and Tim Walz as her running mate. The convention, running from Monday to Thursday, will feature speeches from prominent Democrats, including former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, along with other party leaders. The event symbolizes a critical moment for Democrats as they prepare for the November election, with the party’s platform focusing on economic opportunity, reproductive rights, and climate action, among other key issues.
The convention will also serve as a platform for Harris to lay out her vision for the future, highlighting the contrasts between the Democratic Party’s priorities and those of former President Donald Trump and the GOP. This moment is seen as pivotal, especially with the convention being held in Chicago, a city close to key battleground states that will be crucial in determining the election’s outcome.
The week’s schedule will be as follows:
Monday, August 19
7 am – 9:30 am: Delegation breakfasts
9 am -10 am: Morning press briefing
9:30 am – 11:30 am: Black Caucus meeting
9:30 am – 11:30 am: Hispanic Caucus meeting
9:30 am – 11:30 am: AAPI Caucus meeting
9:30 am – 11:30 am: Native American Caucus meeting
9:30 am -11:30 am: Ethnic Council meeting
12 pm – 1:30 pm: LGBTQ+ Caucus meeting
12 pm – 1:30 pm: Small Business Council meeting
12 pm – 1:30 pm: Labor Council meeting
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm: Environmental & Climate Crisis Council meeting
5:30 pm – 10 pm: Main Programming
Tuesday, August 20
7 am – 9:30 am: Delegation breakfasts
9 am – 10am: Morning press briefing
9:30 am – 11:30 am: Women’s Caucus meeting
12 pm – 1:30 pm: Disability Caucus meeting
12 pm – 1:30 pm: Youth Council meeting
12 pm – 1:30 pm: Rural Council meeting
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm: Veterans & Military Families Council meeting
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm: Poverty Council meeting
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm: Interfaith Council meeting
6 pm – 10 pm: Main Programming
Wednesday, August 21
7 am – 9:30 am: Delegation breakfasts
9 am – 10am: Morning press briefing
9:30 am – 11:30 am: Black Caucus meeting
9:30 am – 11:30 am: Hispanic Caucus meeting
9:30 am – 11:30 am: AAPI Caucus meeting
9:30 am – 11:30 am: Native American Caucus meeting
9:30 am – 11:30 am: Ethnic Council meeting
12 pm – 1:30 pm: Labor Council meeting
12 pm – 1:30 pm: LGBTQ+ Caucus meeting
12 pm – 1:30 pm: Small Business Council meeting
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm: Environmental & Climate Crisis Council meeting
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm: Seniors Council meeting
6 pm – 10 pm: Main Programming
Thursday, August 22
7 am – 9:30 am: Delegation breakfasts
9 am – 10am: Morning press briefing
9:30 am – 11:30 am: Women’s Caucus meeting
12 pm – 1:30 pm: Disability Caucus meeting
12 pm – 1:30 pm: Youth Council meeting
12 pm – 1:30 pm: Rural Council meeting
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm: Veterans & Military Families Council meeting
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm: Poverty Council meeting
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm: Interfaith Council meeting
6 pm – 10 pm: Main Programming
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