CHICAGO – Kamala Devi Harris stepped into the national spotlight Thursday for her stunning presidential bid by reintroducing herself as someone who is “no stranger to unlikely journeys.” The vice president, a child of immigrants, becomes the first Black and South Asian woman nominated by a major party. Harris framed the 2024 contest as one … Read more
Good pictures Thousands of protesters protested outside the conference's security perimeter Modern political conventions are craftily constructed, carefully stage-managed events. Despite its struggles to stay on schedule and the unorthodox way in which its presidential candidate was chosen, this year's Democratic convention in Chicago was no different. Democrats on the convention floor tried to put … Read more
The Democratic National Convention is set to begin on Monday, with Gaza protests threatening to overshadow what is expected to be the unification of Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's presidential nominee. The Harris campaign hopes the Chicago convention will continue to serve as a joyous celebration President Joe Biden suddenly Exit the competition … Read more
BBC When Kamala Harris steps onto the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week as the party’s presidential nominee, she’ll do so knowing that many in the audience cheering her on once counted her out. Ms Harris, 59, has faced years of doubt from some within her party about her ability to … Read more
When Kamala Harris steps onto the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week as the party’s presidential nominee, she’ll do so knowing that many in the audience cheering her on once counted her out. Ms Harris, 59, has faced years of doubt from some within her party about her ability to run … Read more
The race is on to define Kamala Harris. Harris’ campaign rallies are a clear change from those held by President Joe Biden, the man she is replacing at the top of the Democratic ticket. The soundtrack is Beyoncé’s “Freedom” and songs like the “Cupid Shuffle.” Megan Thee Stallion performs. They’re brat — or at least … Read more