The United States is about to witness the start of the Democratic National Convention, with President Joe Biden set to deliver the opening address early Monday night in the United States, marking a ceremonial handoff to Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s candidate for the upcoming election. Biden will headline the event, and his speech will symbolize the passing of leadership duties within the party to Harris, who is slated to accept the nomination later in the week.
The convention has the central theme “For the people; for our future,” and aims to solidify the momentum generated by the Harris-Walz ticket in a short span. Tim Walz, the Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate, accompanies Harris as the running mate choice and is expected to speak as part of the ticket during the gathering.
On Monday, the program also includes remarks from the first lady, Jill Biden, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and a welcome from Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson. The convention plans to bring major voices to prime time television, sustain the rising popularity of the Harris-Walz platform, and offer opportunities for new political talent to introduce themselves to the American public.
Two decades ago, a then-unknown Illinois senator named Barack Obama delivered a speech at the convention that thrust him into the national spotlight and helped propel his 2008 presidential victory. Obama, who considers Chicago his political home, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker on Tuesday at the United Center, with participation expected from Kamala Harris’s husband, Doug Emhoff, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
A notable highlight of the schedule is a fast-rising pace, with Tim Walz, celebrated for his background as a teacher and football coach and nicknamed the “coach,” ready to officially accept the nomination for vice president in a speech. Walz’s straightforward, relatable style has earned broad appeal even as he rose from relative anonymity to a place on the national stage, where he is prepared to critique the Republican candidate and his running mate, confirmed Senator JD Vance.
On Thursday, the convention will culminate with Kamala Harris formally accepting the nomination, making her the Democratic nominee for president in what observers see as a quick and decisive transition that would replace Biden, who stepped back in July after party concerns about electoral prospects amid questions raised during the presidential debate about age and the ability to pursue a second term.
Among the confirmed speakers are former President Bill Clinton, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, with local media reporting that former First Lady Michelle Obama will address attendees on Tuesday. The schedule also anticipates a number of celebrities and artists contributing to the event, which, despite recent political tensions and humanitarian concerns over Gaza, is expected to project a party united and prepared for the general election.
This narrative reflects a moment when the Democratic Party aims to project unity, enthusiasm, and readiness to compete in a challenging electoral landscape across the United States. In the weeks leading to the convention, analysts highlighted how the arena and broadcasters would shape a national message that resonates with voters seeking stable leadership and a clear vision for the country’s future. Attribution: coverage by major domestic outlets and correspondents has framed the event as a pivotal turning point for the party’s electoral strategy. — End of summary.