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Biden's swan song

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On Politics

Mon Aug 19 2024

 

Rebecca Morin Senior National News Reporter

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Greetings from Chicago! I'm Rebecca Morin, senior national news reporter at USA TODAY. It's officially Day One of the Democratic convention – and I already need my third cup of coffee. Questions or comments, send them to rdmorin@usatoday.com.

22 days until the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. 77 days until Election Day. And 81 days until the 2025 Grammy nominations are announced. (I'm constantly rooting for Chappell Roan.)

Biden's DNC swan song

This will be Joe Biden's first and last time speaking as president of the United States to the Democratic convention. Just a month ago, Biden was preparing to continue on in the election. Now, he's going to pass the torch on one of the largest stages among leaders in his party. It isn't the first time Biden has changed course in his career. But none have been as monumental as dropping out of the 2024 election. Read more.

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A lot is happening at the DNC. Follow along here.

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All week long we're going to see a number of celebrities – comedian Julia Louis Dreyfus to John Legend – roll into Chicago to throw their support to Democrats (just like we saw at the RNC with Hulk Hogan and Kid Rock.) But do celebrity endorsements actually mean anything? The answer is yes. They do influence votes. Read more.

You asked, On Politics answers: What's the vibe at the DNC? 

Sticking with today's theme, one reader asked about what the "excitement at the convention" looks like. Got a question, you can email me at: rdmorin@usatoday.com

It's clear, Democrats are coco-NUTS about Kamala Harris. But seriously, there's been a palpable jubilee all day as Democrats seem confident going into the November election. I attended a delegate breakfast for New Hampshire, a key early voting state, and they at one point began chanting "Kamala," as they vowed to help get her elected. 

Are you at the Democratic convention or have any swag or merch that you would like me to feature? Email it to me at rdmorin@usatoday.com

US Vice President Kamala Harris exits her motorcade to board Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on August 18, 2024. Harris is headed to Pennsylvania for a bus tour of campaign stops. (Photo by Kevin Lamarque / POOL / AFP) (Photo by KEVIN LAMARQUE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are finding ways to make the Democratic campaign their own. For the VP, its Converse kicks. For Walz, high school football.

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Aug 18, 2024; Chicago, IL, USA; Workers hang a sign during preparations before the Democratic National Convention at United Center. The DNC program will kick off on Monday with four days of ceremonies. Mandatory Credit: Josh Morgan-USA TODAY
 

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Why some Democrats are skipping the DNC in Chicago

Sens. Jon Tester, Sherrod Brown and Jacky Rosen are among the Democrats in tough 2024 races who are staying away from the Windy City and the DNC.

Rep. Ro Hanna (D-Ca.) speaks with a supporter after speaking at the Tennessee Democratic Party breakfast during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago.
 

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