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Kamala Harris makes her case
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Kamala Harris makes her case

Vice President Kamala Harris closed out a historic week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago that rallied Democrats around themes of freedom, joy, and unity. Harris used the DNC to try to show US voters that she can unite all Americans behind a ‘new way forward,’ but did she succeed in making the case for a Harris-Walz ticket? On GZERO World, former Congresswoman Donna Edwards and presidential historian Douglas Brinkley joined Ian Bremmer to give their take on a truly unprecedented DNC that capped off one of the most extraordinary months in modern political history.

Defining Kamala Harris at DNC 2024
US Politics In 60 Seconds

Defining Kamala Harris at DNC 2024

Three themes dominated the DNC, says Jon Lieber: 1) defining Kamala Harris; 2) contrasting her with Donald Trump; and 3) making the Democratic Party the party of freedom. But will all that translate into votes?

Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris applauds from the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 22, 2024.
Analysis

Harris lays out her vision for America: ‘Write the next great chapter’

Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday, delivering a speech that was a calculated mixture of vibes and substance.

The Democrats’ DNC rebrand: Is the shoe on the other foot now?
Analysis

The Democrats’ DNC rebrand: Is the shoe on the other foot now?

The DNC is over, and as far as rebrands go, this was a turnaround the likes of which we haven’t seen since Birkenstock went from hideous hippy sandal to high fashion icon.

Democrats criticize the Republicans during the Democratic National Convention.
GZERO North

The Democrats rally the troops, warn about Trump

The Democratic National Convention is wrapping up Thursday after four days of speeches, rallies, gatherings, bar chats, (smaller than expected) protests, and general troop rallying ahead of the November presidential election. Oprah Winfrey even made an appearance.

Former President Barack Obama speaks during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.
Analysis

The Obamas sell Harris as hope making a comeback: ‘Yes she can’

Former President Barack Obama took to the stage at the Democratic National Convention in his hometown of Chicago on Tuesday night and turned “Yes we can” into “Yes she can.”

DNC Night 2: Obama set to rally support for Harris
US Politics In 60 Seconds

DNC Night 2: Obama set to rally support for Harris

The opening night of the Democratic National Convention was about "turning the page on the old guard," according to Jon Lieber. The second night will focus on handing the torch to Kamala Harris as the party’s official presidential nominee. Former President Barack Obama is set to speak, aiming to galvanize support for Harris ahead of her Thursday night appearance. Reporting from Chicago, Lieber shares insights on what more to expect.

Night one of the DNC: Goodbye Biden, hello Harris
Analysis

Night one of the DNC: Goodbye Biden, hello Harris

On the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the party ushered in a new candidate – and a new era.

Games

Political mini crossword: DNC edition

Get excited for this year's Democratic National Convention by solving this puzzle that will quiz you on this year's and famous moments from past conventions.