What to watch as the Democratic National Convention gets underway in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention is kicking off just four weeks after President Joe Biden shuttered his campaign and made way Vice President Kamala Harris to ascend to the top of Democrats’ ticket
By MEG KINNARD
Published - Aug 19, 2024, 12:23 PM ET
Last Updated - Aug 19, 2024, 12:23 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago, just four weeks after President Joe Biden shuttered his campaign and made way for Vice President Kamala Harris to ascend to the top of Democrats' ticket.
The political transformation just months before the election matchup with the Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump, has meant a rapid succession of changes for Democrats' 2024 calculus in general — making the convention all the more noteworthy.
Here's what to watch on the first day:
