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Kamala Harris's Surprise Appearance at the Democratic Convention
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Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance at the Democratic Convention in Chicago to pay tribute to President Joe Biden. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton applauded Harris, who is working to break 'the highest, hardest glass ceiling'.
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in a mostly peaceful demonstration demanding an end to the war in Gaza. Four weeks ago, Biden withdrew as a candidate for the party's presidency to pave the way for Kamala Harris as the new candidate.
The convention has particularly high stakes for the party, as it will present the policy goals of the new presidential candidate. The first night of the convention wasted little time unveiling its new star, as President Biden withdrew from the campaign, making the previously scheduled rerun of the 2020 election new programming.
Kamala Harris's kickoff remarks, 'We are moving forward! ', emphasized the party's message of newness as they aim to take the fight to Donald Trump, the incumbent, in the TV lights, with a more youthful and energetic approach, contrasting with the tentative 81-year-old Mr. Biden.
The delegates exploded with cheers, and the showmanship suggested that the candidate plans to take the fight to Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the party’s nomination for president at the DNC which runs from August 19-22 in Chicago.
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