Gordon Repinski met Harris fans in the hallways and was inspired by President Obama’s speech.
Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention: Gordon Repinski meets Harris fans in the hallway, President Obama inspires with his speech. That night, America’s most charismatic political couple, Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, took the stage in Chicago. In our recap, you can hear what inspired them.
The 200-second interview is also about the Democratic Party convention in the US, but from the perspective of the German politicians who attended. What can they learn from the US election campaign in terms of show and momentum, and why do they have such difficulty with positive narratives, unlike their American colleagues?
Also: After today’s cabinet meeting, Chancellor Olaf Scholz will fly to Moldova. The tiny country of 2.5 million people is almost completely surrounded by Ukraine to the south and fears that it could become Russia’s next target. POLITICO’s chief political correspondent Jurgen Klöckner joins the prime minister on the short trip and reports in advance on the goals and promises Olaf Scholz makes when he travels to the Moldovan capital.
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