US Democrats' National Convention from 19th... Harris and Walz's 'Presidential Launch'

Harris and Walz Officially Nominated as Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates
Biden's Speech on the First Day... Harris to Speak on the Last Day
Democratic Party Gains Momentum... Excitement Builds Ahead of the Convention

The U.S. Democratic Party will hold its national convention for four days starting on the 19th (local time), officially endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the presidential and vice-presidential candidates, respectively, and launching their presidential campaign. With Vice President Harris showing an advantage over former President Donald Trump in various recent polls, the Democratic Party plans to make this convention a turning point for victory in the November presidential election.

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After President Biden announced he would not run for re-election, the Democratic Party selected Vice President Harris as the presidential candidate through a virtual roll call vote conducted among convention delegates from the 1st to the 5th. Vice President Harris designated Governor Walz as her running mate on the 6th. At the convention held in Chicago until the 22nd, the Democratic Party will carry out the formal endorsement process for them and listen to their acceptance speeches.

On the first day of the convention on the 19th, under the slogan "For the People," President Biden will speak, paving the way for Vice President Harris to pursue the presidency. His wife, First Lady Jill Biden, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are also scheduled to give speeches.

On the 20th, under the theme "Bold Ideas for America's Future," former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama, whose political hometown is Chicago, will appear. According to CNN, on this day, 57 delegates representing each state and territory will participate in a symbolic in-person roll call vote to endorse Vice President Harris and Governor Walz.

On the third day, the 21st, with the theme "Fight for Freedom," Vice Presidential candidate Governor Tim Walz will deliver his acceptance speech. Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to introduce Governor Walz, and Walz's wife, Gwen Walz, will also take the stage.

The final day of the convention on the 22nd, themed "For the Future," is expected to feature Vice President Harris delivering her acceptance speech as the presidential candidate, unveiling her vision for America's future and revitalizing the middle class. Additionally, speeches by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Vice President Harris's husband Doug Emhoff are planned during the convention. Among Republican politicians, Representative Adam Kinzinger, who participated in the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, is expected to appear as a speaker, drawing attention.

Hollywood stars who strongly support the Democratic Party will also make numerous appearances. On the second day of the event, John Legend, who performed at the Democratic conventions in 2000 and 2020, is scheduled to perform. On the third day, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who played the vice president in the American TV series "Veep," which portrayed the first female vice president, will host a discussion with eight female Democratic governors.

CNN reported that there is interest in whether pop star Beyonc?, who has shown a close friendship with Vice President Harris, might make a surprise performance, as well as whether Taylor Swift, who endorsed the Biden-Harris ticket in the 2020 election, will appear.

Since President Biden's sudden withdrawal from the race on the 21st of last month, the Democratic Party has regained momentum and unity centered around Vice President Harris. Many recent polls also show Vice President Harris leading former President Trump. The Democratic Party views this convention as an opportunity for party unity to secure victory in the presidential election.

However, tens of thousands of people are expected to protest outside the convention venue, calling for an end to the Gaza war, which is anticipated to put pressure on the Democratic Party. According to The Guardian, Chicago is one of the U.S. cities with the largest Palestinian populations.

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