Five keys to the Democratic convention that nominated Kamala Harris as the presidential candidate

2024-08-23 06:25:56

When you get elected for president, This Thursday is Kamala Harris’ big night, But at the biggest party in Chicago there are many interesting speeches, celebrity appearances, and many musical acts. important.

Below are five more keys The Democratic National Convention—held August 19-22— who championed Harris as his presidential candidate to run in November against Republican Donald Trump:

A constellation of stars

Oprah Winfrey wake up the show Wednesday night, asking voters to “choose a priority” and Stevie Wonder take the agreement about the storm with the worst people “Highest Land”. John Legend moved the United Center in Chicago with a tribute to Prince with the singer Sheila Ewhile the comic Mindy Kaling (The office) shared culinary anecdotes with Harris.

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The actor Kerry Washington (Seductive) delighted the public by appearing with the two younger siblings of the vice president, who taught those present and millions of viewers how to pronounce their aunt’s name. “The confusion is understandable. It is not disrespectful,” he said. “Tonight we will help everyone to do it right.”

Even though rumors dominate social media, Bianchewho gave his Harris campaign the powerful song “Freedom,” did not appear. Instead, this Thursday he sang Pink (with his daughter) and three Texans The Chicks He is in charge of the singing.

Family presence

Maya HarrisThe female Democratic candidate, also took the stadium to honor their mother as a role model. “He told us we could eat whatever we wanted, and we believed him.”cried the lawyer.

On the larger scale of their activities, political leaders often adopt familiar terms which, seen as genuine, can soften and humanize their images with the electorate.

Maya Harris, sister of the Democratic candidate

17-year-old son of Minnesota Governor Tim Walzhe moved the nation as he wiped away tears of joy and pointed to his father as he accepted the election to become the president. Gus, his voice breaking, repeated, “That’s my father!”

Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, He also produced another memorable moment by telling the story of how they met on a blind date, after which he left her a voicemail that sealed the couple’s fate.

The audience had another opportunity to exercise their tear ducts when Ashley, daughter of the American presidentJoe Biden, paid tribute to him, saying he was a “holy blood father.”

Obamas words

Barack and Michelle Obamathe power couple of the Democratic Party, excited many people with a message of hope and work. The 44th president of the United States, known for his blunt speech, brought those present with many emotions from laughter to excitement.

The Obama couple greeted each other on stage, Tuesday, August 20

But it was his wife, Michelle, who preceded him, who was responsible for launching a cry for action that was repeated by the United Center for the next few days. “Operate!” he shouted, to which the audience roared.

“It’s the power of hope,” said the former first lady, looking combative in a dark blue suit that looked like armor. Her influence was such that her husband began his speech by saying that he alone will accept such responsibility to speak after him.

The spirit of war in Gaza

With the advent of the Democratic National Convention, Chicago also became the site of protests against the conflict in Gazawhich has more to do with the party’s decision not to allow a pro-Palestinian voice on the first stage.

Thousands of people took to the streets this weekbut the marches were smaller than expected and, although together with the 30 electoral representatives of the party that demonstrated publicly against the conflict, they were the unpopularity of the Democratic party, they did not cause enough noise to spoil Harris’s choice.

Pro-Palestine protesters march in the street near the United Center in Chicago

However, Harris in his acceptance speech referred to the conflict in the Middle East and called the magnitude of the suffering of the people in Gaza “heartbreaking.” He promised to “achieve” a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and applauded when he supported the “self-determination” of the Palestinian people.

The demonstrations were peaceful, with one incident on Tuesday leading to the arrest of several protesters when they breached a security barrier. There were also organizations in favor of reproductive rights and the LGBT community.

Biden’s emotional farewell

President Joe Biden concluded the first day of the convention with an emotional farewell speechafter half a century on the political stage. Who until a month ago should have been the protagonist of the conference, had to change his message after he left seeking re-election, isolated within the Democratic fold and troubled by doubts about his abilities given at the age of 81 years.

A warm greeting between Biden and Harris

The president stood on the podium, dried his tears, and reviewed his achievements.. The surprised audience applauded him. Biden thanked him and changed his speech to a more powerful tone to support Harris in the tough campaign ahead to win the elections, which will take place on November 5.

“Democracy won, and now democracy must be saved,” Biden said. Together with his wife Jill, The president sealed his participation by impeaching Harrisan event that symbolizes the change of vision of the party to which he has dedicated his political career.

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