Democratic National Convention kicks off this Monday #19Aug with Kamala Harris at the helm

He Democratic Party puts the finishing touches on his national convention. With Chicago as this year’s venue, it kicks off on August 19 amid an atmosphere of encouragement and hope for the candidacy of Harriswhich although it is already virtually confirmed due to the delegate votes In her favor, the current vice president is scheduled to officially accept her nomination in one of the most important speeches of her political life on the fourth and final day of the event.

From Obama to Clinton, the guests of honor at the Democratic National Convention‘He’s a lunatic’: Harris criticises Trump in Pennsylvania

The first day of the convention will be headlined by the current US president, Joe Biden, who is preparing to face perhaps the symbolic farewell act of his party, surrounded by some of his most relevant political associates of his career, and where he is expected to confirm the passing of the baton in the leadership of American progressivism to his vice president, to whom he has already ceded his place in the presidential nomination after renouncing his re-election aspirations.

Biden dropped out of the presidential race last July after multiple pressures within the Democratic Party stemming from concerns about his cognitive abilities and electoral chances against Republican nominee and former president Donald Trump.

The Democratic National Convention will be broadcast on multiple television networks in prime time in the United States, in addition to having a live broadcast on the party’s social media channels and having an official translation into Spanish.

From Obama to Clinton, the guests of honor to the Democratic National Convention

Meanwhile, Harris’ newly announced running mate and Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz will have his moment to cement his popularity with the Democratic electorate on Day 3. Coach Waltz has been well received by progressive voters, due to his leadership in the progressive wing of the party, his approachability and his directness when criticizing Trump’s vice presidential running mate, JD Vance, with whom he will hold a debate on October 1.

‘He’s a lunatic’: Harris criticises Trump in Pennsylvania

In her last campaign event before the start of the Democratic convention, Kamala Harris took aim at her rival in the electoral contest, indirectly calling him a “coward and a «lunatic»adding that his presidential strategy is based on denigrating his opponents, rather than proposing serious public policies.

“I think there’s been a kind of perversion in recent years that suggests the measure of a leader’s strength is who they knock down. When what we know is that the true measure of a leader’s strength is who they lift up,” Harris, accompanied by Waltz, said at her campaign event in Pennsylvaniaa key state in the contest.

In addition, the current vice president confirmed that she is almost finished writing the speech that she will deliver on the last day of the Democratic National Convention, when she will accept her party’s presidential nomination.

The Palestinian cause will be present outside the convention

Despite the excitement surrounding Harris’ candidacy, the Democratic convention is not without controversy.

Thousands of activists and progressive forces separate from the Democrats are called to participate in multiple demonstrations against US support for Israel, calling on Harris to include an arms embargo on Tel Aviv in her political platform.

About 20,000 people are expected to attend the protests, which are scheduled for Aug. 19 and 22, during the opening and closing ceremonies of the Democratic National Convention at Chicago’s United Center.

Fuente: France24