Washington — Party leaders and notable stars Addressing delegates in Chicago This week Democratic National Convention It begins with a speech expressing respect. President Biden’s term Celebrating the new name on the ticket.
This week, the party will rally around a newly minted ticket with renewed enthusiasm after Mr. Biden’s departure. Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the leader of the party.. And many Democratic leaders across the country will address delegates over the next four days ahead of speeches by the new presidential and vice presidential candidates.
Harris’s running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim WalzShe is expected to formally accept the vice presidential nomination on Wednesday night, and Harris is scheduled to take the stage on Thursday to formally accept the presidential nomination.
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2024 Democratic National Convention Speakers
As Democrats gear up for the November election, three presidents, congressional leaders and other prominent members of the party are expected to address the convention this week. The official speaker schedule has not yet been released, but convention officials and other sources familiar with the plans have confirmed that several speakers will be speaking this week. Here are the speakers known so far:
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
- President Biden
- First Lady Jill Biden
- Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker
- Former President Barack Obama
- Former First Lady Michelle Obama
- Former President Bill Clinton
- Tom Suzy, CEO
- Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi
- Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff
- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
- Vice President Kamala Harris
Who spoke at the 2020 Democratic National Convention?
2020 competition, Held virtually The COVID-19 pandemic has led to speeches by Barack and Michelle Obama, Bill and Hillary Clinton, as well as speeches by Biden’s 2020 primary rivals, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker. Prominent party leaders like Pelosi and Schumer have also spoken, as have rising stars like Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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