Democratic National Convention: Day 1

[EarlG]

Last edited Thu Aug 22, 2024, 01:19 PM - Edit history (3)

It's Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention! I thought it might be useful to keep a repository of information, resources, and stories for each day of the convention, so I'll get things started with some items you may find of interest.

I encourage DUers to post their own links to interesting stories and information here in this thread.

NOTABLE PEOPLE EXPECTED TO SPEAK TONIGHT:

• President Joe Biden
• First lady Jill Biden
• Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
• Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky
• Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware
• Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia
• Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York
• Rep. Grace Meng of New York
• Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas
• Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland
• UAW leader Shawn Fain
• Conservative commentator/former Trump supporter Rich Logis

Democratic National Committee releases party platform ahead of convention

Who's co-chairing the Democratic convention in Chicago? DNC names leader for each night

'We are focused like a laser': DNC Chair Jaime Harrison gives convention preview - The Weekend - MSNBC

The DNC Convention will have four celebrity hosts who will preside over every evening

DNC Speakers tracker: Adam Kinzinger, Michelle Obama added to lineup

The Lincoln Project: CONVERSATIONS & COCKTAILS EPISODE 1: WE'RE AT THE DNC!

Vermont's youngest delegate at the DNC: 'This is my future. I want to have a say in it.'

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