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Live Updates: Democratic Convention Begins In Chicago, Kamala Harris To Formally Accept Nomination

Live Updates: The convention will also mark the official nomination of Kamala Harris' running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

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Updated : August 20, 2024 5:43 am IST

Joe Biden, who quit the US presidential race last month, will speak at the convention

Thousands have gathered in Chicago ahead of the four-day US Democratic Convention to show their support for Kamala Harris as officially-nominated democratic party candidate for US presidential polls 2024. Kamala Harris, 59, will formally accept the candidature at the event. The convention will also mark the official nomination of Kamala Harris' running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. 

US President Joe Biden, who quit the US presidential race last month, will speak at the convention and Kamala Harris is likely to join him on stage, according to news agency reuters. Apart from them, several leaders such as former US Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are expected to speak at the event.

Here are the live updates on US' 2024 Democratic National Conventional-

Aug 20, 2024 05:43 (IST)
Democratic National Convention LIVE| Joe Biden, Kamala Harris Rescued America From Pandemic, Recession: Lee Saunders

"Four years ago, we faced a pandemic and a recession - with a president who didn't care what people were going through. Enter Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Within weeks, they passed the American rescue plan, pulling the economy back from the brink and putting us back to work. They were guided by one principle: more freedom for working people, including the freedom to join a union," says Lee Saunders, president of AFSCME at the Democratic National Convention, 2024.
Aug 20, 2024 05:38 (IST)
Democratic National Convention Begins In Chicago: Follow Live Updates Here
Aug 20, 2024 05:36 (IST)
Democratic National Convention LIVE| "No Better Leader Than Kamala Harris To Marshal Us Into Future": Maxine Waters

"Kamala Harris is our party's nominee. There's no better leader to marshal us into the future. Kamala has been a courtroom prosecutor, a district attorney, an attorney general, a US senator, and vice president of the US," says Maxine Waters, Representative, California at the Democratic National Convention, 2024 
Aug 20, 2024 05:29 (IST)
Democratic National Convention LIVE| "Governor Tim Walz Worked Hard For Minnesota": Lt Governor Peggy Flanagan

"For almost six years I have worked side by side with Governor Tim Walz. I have seen how hard he has worked for Minnesota to be the best place for kids to grow up. Every time we meet, he brings something for me - because he's always got my back. And when he's the vice president, he will always have yours," says Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota Lt Governor.
Aug 20, 2024 05:24 (IST)
Democratic National Convention LIVE | "We Remember The Horrors Of Trump, We Are Not Going Back": Robert Garcia

"My mom taught me real American patriotism is not about screaming and yelling 'America First. Real American patriotism is loving your country so much that you want to help the people in your country. That is American patriotism. We all know Kamala Harris understands this. Kamala Harris is ready to lead this country. We can all remember 2020 and the horrors of Donald Trump. But let's remember, most importantly, tonight and every single day this week that we are not going back," says Robert Garcia, Representative, California.
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Aug 20, 2024 05:15 (IST)
Protesters Break Through Mesh Fencing At Democratic Convention Perimeter: Report
Dozens of protesters broke through part of the perimeter security fence surrounding the Democratic National Convention on Monday, drawing riot police to the site, a Reuters Television witness said. "Law enforcement personnel are currently on-scene and more information will be provided when available," said a Chicago city spokesperson.
Aug 20, 2024 04:57 (IST)
"I'm Here To Do My Black Job": Rights Group Head Derrick Johnson
"We must all understand Black history is American history. And in this historic moment, we will write the next chapter together" - Derrick Johnson, President of @NAACP
Aug 20, 2024 04:42 (IST)
Over 200 Content Creators To Cover Democratic Convention: Report
Over 200 content creators will be covering the Democratic National Convention alongside traditional media reporters, reports CNN. They have been credentialed for the Chicago event and will have reserved platform space on the convention floor, the report said. The content creators include top TikTok influencers and activists.



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