Former President Barack Obama and second gentleman Doug Emhoff are scheduled to speak on the second day of the Democratic National Convention. This event will shift the focus of the party towards Vice President Kamala Harris and her upcoming campaign against Republican Donald Trump.
The first night of the convention was aimed at providing a graceful exit for the incumbent president, who received a warm reception for stepping aside for Harris. Former Vice President Joe Biden, in his speech, energetically defended his record, advocated for his vice president, and criticized Trump. His delivery was reminiscent of his successful 2020 campaign, in contrast to his previous debate performance against Trump.
Biden emphasized the theme of the battle for the soul of America and highlighted why Harris and her running mate Tim Walz are best suited for the challenge. Harris also made an appearance to express gratitude towards Biden for his leadership and joined him on stage for a heartfelt moment.
The opening day of the convention ran behind schedule, leading to some speakers being dropped from the program. Harris is set to travel to Wisconsin for a rally before returning to Chicago. The campaign plans to feature key figures from battleground states in the upcoming days, including prominent politicians and community leaders.
Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina is scheduled to be the final speaker before Harris accepts the Democratic nomination on Thursday.
