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.
Pritzker fires back at Trump over Chicago comments
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker took jabs at Trump over the former president's frequent attacks about Chicago.
"To quote a great Chicagoan who won six world championships on these very grounds, 'We take that personally,'" the governor said paraphrasing a viral Michael Jordan quote.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks on stage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20, 2024 in Chicago.
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Pritzker touted the state's economic policies that he said brought jobs and helped working-class residents, such as eliminating a grocery tax and investing in green jobs.
"More than anything, Democrats want economic policies that are kind, not cruel. But Trump chooses cruelty every time," he said.
Pritzker is a rising star in the party who has tapped into his vast personal wealth to support Democratic causes. He was once among the list of Harris' potential vice presidential picks.
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Bernie Sanders lays out progressive agenda
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent, highlighted some of the Biden-Harris accomplishments they made since coming to the White House in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, from expanding Medicaid to providing rent relief and mortgage relief to protecting union workers' pensions.
"When the political will is there, government can effectively deliver for the people of our country," he said. "We need to summon that will again -- because too many of our fellow Americans are struggling every day to just get by -- to put food on the table, pay the rent, and get the health care they need."
"Bottom line: We need an economy that works for all of us, not just the greed of the billionaire class," he said to applause.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks on stage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 20, 2024 in Chicago.
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He said, though, that more needs to be done and laid out a progressive agenda. At the top of that to-do list, he said, is to "get big money out of our political process." He called for the "disastrous Citizens United Supreme Court decision" to be overturned, as well as increasing the minimum wage and more prescription drug cost cuts.
"I look forward to working with Kamala and Tim to pass this agenda," he said. "And let us be clear. This is not a radical agenda. But, let me tell you what a radical agenda is. And that is Trump’s Project 2025. Giving more tax breaks to billionaires. Putting forth budgets to cut Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Letting polluters destroy our planet. That is what is radical. And we won’t let it happen."
He also called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and the return of hostages, to applause from the crowd.
Sanders, who was slower to endorse Harris for the presidency, ran for president himself in 2016 and 2020.
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Bernie Sanders promotes ‘not a radical agenda’ at DNC
The Vermont senator spoke during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Aug 20, 2024, 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.
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Schumer at the DNC makes case Democrats will keep the Senate
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised Vice President Harris and said she will need a Democratic majority if she wins the presidency.
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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.
