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DNC 2024 Day 2 live updates: 'Yes, she can': Obama endorses Harris, blasts Trump

Obama praised President Biden and offered support for Harris.

Last Updated: August 20, 2024, 9:43 PM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris officially became the official Democratic presidential nominee during the second night of the Democratic National Convention.

The night included a lively and upbeat roll call vote of delegates that featured a DJ, some celebrities and energetic speeches. Also, Harris, who campaigned in Milwaukee, thanked the crowd in a live-streamed message.

Second gentleman Doug Emoff talked about his long relationship with Harris and touted her vision for the country.

But the night's biggest headline was the return of former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama to the DNC stage. Both stressed what's at stake in this election and pushed Americans to come together to bring the country to a better future.

9:30 PM EDT

Schumer makes case Democrats will keep the Senate

In his remarks, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised Vice President Harris and said she will need a Democratic majority if she wins the presidency.

"She can't do it alone," he said.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) gestures onstage during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Schumer predicted Democrats will perform well this November, calling back to the "red wave" prediction that didn't materialize in 2022 and listing candidates he said are strong in closely-watched races in Montana, Arizona and Maryland.

"Ladies and gentlemen, my good friends at this convention: I am telling all of you now we're going to hold the Senate again and we're poised to pick up seats," he said.

Schumer served alongside Harris in the Senate.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised Vice President Harris and said she will need a Democratic majority if she wins the presidency.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised Vice President Harris and said she will need a Democratic majority if she wins the presidency.
9:22 PM EDT

Police break up protest outside Israeli consulate in Chicago

Behind Enemy Lines, a pro-Palestinian group, gathered early evening Tuesday in front of the Consulate of Israel in downtown Chicago.

Initially there was a small group of about 25 people, but the numbers grew within an hour -- enough for police in riot gear to hold a formation to prevent the group from moving farther down the block.

Police clash with demonstrators near the Israeli Consulate during the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.
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Behind the police line stood a pro-Israel group of about 100 demonstrators holding flags. Both groups were aware of the other and, at one point, each pressed against the police line from both sides.

No clashes took place.

Police detain a pro-Palestinian protester near the Israeli consulate, during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Around 8 p.m. local time, the Israel group started dispersing.

At least five people were seen being taken into custody. The police didn't initially report any arrests.

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling was seen standing among the officers.

-ABC News' Mark Guarino

9:18 PM EDT

Harris addresses Wisconsin crowd after roll call

Harris addressed the DNC crowd from a rally in Milwaukee and thanked the delegates for nominating her as the Democratic presidential nominee.

Harris spoke at the Fiserv Forum, where Trump accepted the nomination last month.

Democratic presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a pre-recorded message during the second day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20, 2024 in Chicago.
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"This is a people-powered campaign, and together we will chart a new way forward," she said.

Read more about the Harris campaign's decision to hold a rally in the battleground state of Wisconsin on the same night as the DNC here.

The vice president made remarks that were broadcast during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
The vice president made remarks that were broadcast during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

9:11 PM EDT

California delivers delegates to send Harris over the top in ceremonial roll call

California, Harris' home state, delivered the delegates to send Harris over the top during the ceremonial roll call.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state is casting its 482 votes for Harris, whom he called a "bright star" whose star has gotten even brighter as she served as the state's attorney general, a U.S. senator and now as vice president.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom joins the California delegation as they cast their votes during the Ceremonial Roll Call of States on the second day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20, 2024 in Chicago.
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"Kamala Harris has always done the right thing, a champion for voting rights, civil rights, LGBTQ rights," Newsom said. "It's time for us to do the right thing -- and that is to elect Kamala Harris as the next president of the United States of America."

Harris is already officially the nominee after the DNC held a virtual roll call earlier this month. Still, the symbolism, and the relationship between Newsom and Harris, is significant.