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.
'These guys aren’t just weird, they’re dangerous': Pritzker
Pritzker repeated comments made by Democrats calling Trump and other Republicans "weird" over their rhetoric and actions.
He took the sentiment further citing instances when Black or brown-skinned Americans are "derided as a DEI hire for the sin of being successful while not white."
"Let's be clear, it's not 'woke' that limits economic growth, it's 'weird,'" the governor said.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks on stage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 20, 2024 in Chicago.
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"These guys aren't just weird, they're dangerous," Pritzker added.
The "weird" labeling of Republicans was first adopted by Walz and used widely as a tactic to label the party's platforms and attacks.
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Pritzker hits at Trump for being 'rich' in 'stupidity' at the DNC
Speaking during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker said MAGA Republicans "aren't just weird, they're dangerous."
Former AMEX CEO backs Harris on the economy -- one of her biggest vulnerabilities
Business executive Ken Chenault speaks during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Kenneth Chenault, who led American Express for 17 years, voiced support for Harris' economic platform.
"Kamala Harris’s vision for the economy serves us all. She has demonstrated throughout her career that she wants to serve all people, and wants all Americans to have the opportunity to work to achieve their own share of the American dream," he said. "Our economy goes up and down. But the reason America is the strongest nation in the world is because of our commitment to something bigger than ourselves."
His remarks come as polls show the economy is a weak point for Harris, who currently trails Trump on the issue. Trump leads Harris by 9 points, 46-37%, in trust to handle the economy, a recent ABC News survey found.
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.
