Teamsters boss suggests Democratic convention snubbed him to protect 'corporate elitists'
Sean O’Brien, President of the International Brotherhood of Track Stars He implied that it wasn’t. In an interview on Wednesday, Trump said he wasn’t allowed to speak at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) because of “corporate elitists.” “Both parties … I’ve talked about the corporate elites, I’ve talked about the Ubers and Lyfts of the […]
5 things to watch at the Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention kicks off on Monday after a tumultuous month within the party that has endorsed Vice President Harris as the leading candidate for the presidential nomination. Few would have predicted such a convention a month ago, when President Biden was the presumptive nominee. Since then, he has dropped out of the race […]
Sean Hannity preps for the Democratic National Convention
Fox News host Sean Hannity criticized Vice President Kamala Harris’ border policies ahead of the 2024 election.Hannity” Sean Hannity: We also won’t hear this week whether Kamala still supports these insane policies. … ‘Strong Democrats’ ousted President Biden in ‘coup’: New York Times columnist The DNC will not dare mention the names of those who […]
Several House Democrats Express Security Concerns Ahead of Democrat Convention
Democratic lawmakers have quietly expressed concerns about their safety ahead of expected large-scale protests at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Axios reports. 1 Member of the House of Representatives said The media outlet reported that the lawmakers were “deeply concerned” about their own safety and security, and said that they shared the concerns […]
Major Companies Leave Illinois Ahead of Democrat Convention
Morton Salt joins a growing list of major companies leaving Chicago for safer, more business-friendly cities ahead of the opening of the Democratic National Convention on Monday. Instantly recognizable by its iconic umbrella girl logo, the company was founded in Chicago nearly 180 years ago and has grown to become the largest salt producer in […]
First permitted protest at Democratic convention kicks off in Chicago
The first permitted demonstrations, scheduled to coincide with the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, are set to begin Sunday afternoon in the Loop neighborhood. The protests are due to begin at 5pm local time on Sunday as delegates and politicians begin arriving in the city ahead of the convention, which officially begins on […]
Chicago Begins Erecting Miles of Security Fencing Ahead of Democrat Convention
The city of Chicago is frantically building miles of security fencing around its downtown as it prepares for the Democratic National Convention (DNC), which kicks off on Monday. Security fencing will be installed around the United Center and McCormick Place, as well as in the commercial areas along Michigan Avenue, also known as the “Magnificent […]
Chicago businesses boarding up, bracing for protests ahead of Democratic National Convention
Several stores in downtown Chicago were boarded up as the Democratic National Convention (DNC) kicked off on Monday, raising concerns about protests and potential unrest. “We’ve had experience with this. The city doesn’t have a great track record of protecting businesses and civic property, so we want to be preemptive and board up before the […]
Progressives Have Knocked the Wind out of Chicago Since the 1996 DNC Convention
Most politically aware Americans of a certain age remember the disaster and violence that took place at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, but few remember Bill Clinton coming to the city for his reelection convention in 1996. That event may have become a forgotten Chicago convention, but comparing the state of the Windy […]
Chicago Police Brace for ‘Thousands of Protesters’ at Democratic National Convention
Hundreds of extra police officers are on their way to Chicago, Illinois, for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) as city officials beefed up security amid safety concerns. An estimated 50,000 people are expected to attend the rally, along with “thousands of protesters,” according to ABC News. Reported Saturday. “Our plan is to ensure the safety […]