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 […]
Rep. Eric Swalwell says Biden belongs on the ‘Democratic Mount Rushmore’ with FDR
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., said President Biden’s accomplishments make him worthy of being placed on the “Democratic Mount Rushmore” alongside John F. Kennedy and Franklin D. Roosevelt. MSNBC’s “The Weekend” host Michael Steele on Saturday asked Swalwell to talk about the “tenacity” of the Biden administration and what kind of legacy Biden will leave behind. […]
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 […]
28 Days: Kamala Harris has not held a press conference since emerging as presumptive Democratic nominee
Vice President Kamala Harris has not held a formal press conference or interview in 28 days since being confirmed as the Democratic presidential nominee. She has been busy campaigning since effectively replacing President Biden in the presidential race last month, speaking at various events and making informal comments to reporters at various points, but has […]
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 […]
Democrat lawmakers bracing for violence at Chicago Democratic Convention
With protesters expected to wreak havoc at next week’s Democratic National Convention, some lawmakers have been told not to make hotel reservations under their own names, according to a new report from Axios. People have also been warned to avoid certain areas of the host city of Chicago, with one Democratic congressman saying: told the […]
As DNC approaches, Anti-Israel ‘uncommitted’ movement remains at impasse with Democratic party
As the Democratic National Convention approaches, some Democrats remain concerned about the possibility of losing support from “independent” voters who are outraged by U.S. support for Israel’s attack on Gaza. It’s unclear how influential the “apathy” campaign will be, as voter apathy is less of a threat given Harris’s increased campaign enthusiasm compared to Biden’s. […]
Fox News to air special programming from Democratic National Convention in Chicago
Fox News Channel will broadcast a special on the 2024 Democratic National Convention from Chicago. Nearly a month after President Biden’s shock announcement that he was abandoning his reelection bid in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris, some of the Democratic Party’s biggest names will take to the stage. Speakers scheduled to attend include Biden, […]
Chicago admin warns of migrant influx expected ahead of Democratic convention
Chicago’s mayor has warned that thousands of migrants could arrive in the city ahead of the Democratic National Convention. Previous predictions that more than 20,000 migrants would arrive in the city appear to have been tempered, but Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration still expects several hundred more ahead of the convention, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s […]
‘Squad’ member loses Democratic primary to pro-Israel candidate
‘Defund the Police’ supporter Rep. Cori Bush loses a contentious primary to moderate Democrat Wesley Bell in Missouri. source