President Biden, seen here on Aug. 15 in Largo, Md., is expected to headline the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday.
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Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention took place in Chicago. President Biden is scheduled to headline the nightit was a prelude to what was not long ago a convention.
With the theme of today’s program being “for the people”, Biden is expected to discuss the administration’s economic and policy priorities and how Harris will carry out those jobs if elected.
Here are some other top speakers to expect on Monday:
Here’s a more complete list of programming, as released by the Democratic National Convention Committee, in order of viewing, from 6:15 to 11:15 a.m. ET (3:15 to 10:15 a.m. CT):
Call to Order
Minion Moore
Chairman of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee
The Honorable Jaime R. Harrison
Chairman of the Democratic National Committee
Notes and Video Introduction
Brandon Johnson
Mayor of Chicago
Confirmation and Ceremonial Voting for Vice Presidential Candidates
Minion Moore
Chairman of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee
Welcome
The Honorable Peggy Flanagan
Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota
said
Well Lauren Underwood
Member of the US House of Representatives, Illinois
Video
Logically rich
Former Voter Donald Trump
said
Dear Robert Garcia
Member of the US House of Representatives, California
Welcome together
Lee SaundersPresident of the American Federation of County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
April VerretPresident of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Brent BookerGeneral Chairman of the International Labor Union of North America (LiUNA)
Kenneth W. Cooper, International President of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
Claude Cummings Jr.President of the Communications Workers of America (CWA)
Elizabeth H. Shuler, President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
Note: “Project 2025—Chapter One: Introduction”
The Honorable Mallory McMorrow
Michigan State Senator
said
The Honorable Gina M. Raimondo
United States Secretary of Commerce
said
Kathy Hochul
Governor of New York
said
Shawn Fain
President of the United Automobile Workers
said
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez
Member of the US House of Representatives, New York
said
Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton
Former United States Secretary of State
said
The Honorable James E. Clyburn
Member of the US House of Representatives, South Carolina
said
Jamie Raskin
Member of the US House of Representatives, Maryland
said
Jasmine Crockett
Member of the US House of Representatives, Texas
said
Honorable Meng
Member of the US House of Representatives, New York
Welcome together
Amanda and Josh Zurawski, Texas
Kaitlyn JoshuaLouisiana
Hadley Duvall, Kentucky
said
Andy Beshear
Governor of Kentucky
said
The Honorable Raphael G. Warnock
United States Senator, Georgia
said
The Honorable Chris Coons
United States Senator, Delaware
said
Dr. Jill Biden
First Lady of the United States
Introduction
Ashley Biden
said
Joe Biden
President of the United States
with last-minute inspection of the convention, the list of speakers for the rest of the week is still in flux. Here’s more on how to watch and follow for updates and what do you know for the rest of the week.
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