CHICAGO – Vice President Kamala Harris held the “ceremonial” roll call vote nominating her as the Democratic Party's nominee Tuesday night during a rally in Milwaukee, which is about a 90-minute drive from the DNC's host city of Chicago.
“The delegates to the Democratic National Convention have just called the roll call and have nominated Coach Walz and me to be the next vice president and president of the United States of America,” Harris told the crowd gathered in Milwaukee.
“I thank everyone here and now for believing in what we can do together. We are very honored to be your nominees. This is a people power campaign and together we will chart a new path forward,” he added.
Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be in Milwaukee on Tuesday night for a rally in the city that hosted the Republican National Convention last month.
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US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz hold a campaign rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., August 20, 2024. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)
About 100 miles south of the Wisconsin city, thousands of Democrats gathered in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, which began Monday. Tuesday night’s roll call vote was ceremonial and nonbinding, as Democrats decided to nominate Harris and Walz earlier this month.
Tuesday's speech at the Democratic National Convention is packed with high-profile Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and others.
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks during the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
The Democratic National Convention officially kicked off on Monday, when Harris delivered a surprise speech, while former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also took the stage in support of the Harris-Walz ticket.
President Biden delivered Monday’s final address, which concluded after midnight on the East Coast, as the president celebrated Harris’ candidacy after she dropped out of the race last month amid growing concerns about her mental acuity and age. Biden endorsed Harris shortly after dropping out.
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris (left) shakes hands with President Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
“Selecting Kamala was the first decision I made before I became our nominee, and it was the best decision I made in my entire career,” Biden said in his evening address Monday.
“We've not only met, we've become great friends. She's strong, she's experienced, and she has tremendous integrity, tremendous integrity. Her story represents the best American story.”
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Harris is scheduled to take the stage for her official acceptance speech on Thursday night in Chicago.
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