Obama to address day 2 of Democratic National Convention. If there one thing Kamala Harris learned at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, it was to prepare for some long days.
“You definitely have to eat your Wheaties,” the then-39-year-old San Francisco district attorney addressed a throng in Boston. It happened before leaving for what had become the week’s hottest ticket. A party honoring the breakout keynote speaker, US Senate candidate Barack Obama of Illinois.
Obama to address day 2 of Democratic National Conventionn just four years. He will speak on Harris’ behalf, delivering a “forceful affirmation. That Harris is the right leader for the moment,” according to an adviser.
Arriving at this point was hard, painful, and unpleasant for many Democrats. Given that the 2024 convention was long planned to be a celebration of President Joe Biden, Obama’s former vice president. Obama is one of the party elders whose discreet diplomacy persuaded Biden realize the Democrats would almost certainly lose if he remained on the ticket. Obamas to address day 2 of Democratic National Convention
Harris’ rapid rise to the top of the Democratic Party would have unthinkable without the early backing of Biden. Obama to address day 2 of Democratic National Convention, Thus whose own presidency was made possible in large part by Obama.
“She served him, and now he’s serving her and supporting her presidential candidacy,” said Illinois Rep. Jonathan Jackson, who represents much of Chicago’s South Side. “He’s an honorable man, and history will be his best friend.” Also read
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