Scheduled Speakers At The 2024 Democratic National Convention

The four-day convention in Chicago begins Monday, about a month after President Biden ended his reelection campaign as a growing number of Democrats questioned the octogenarian’s ability to handle the duties of commander in chief for another four years. Democrats quickly united behind Harris, who named Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. The official schedule has not yet been released. However, Democratic National Convention officials have confirmed that President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will speak Monday.  The theme on Monday will be “For the People,” and the speakers will pay tribute to Mr. Biden, DNC officials said.  According to a source familiar with the planning, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the 2016 nominee, is expected to be among Monday’s speakers. Former President Barack Obama is planned for Tuesday, which will have the theme “A Bold Vision For the Future.”  On Wednesday, which will be titled “A Fight For Freedom,” former President Bill Clinton and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi of California will speak Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the schedule. A spokesman for Rep. Tom Suozzi confirmed the New York congressman, who flipped a red seat to blue in a special election earlier year, is also in the lineup.  Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will also speak this week, DNC officials said.  Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will address the convention Monday, while Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will speak Tuesday.  Walz is expected to take the stage Wednesday to officially accept the vice presidential nomination. Harris will formally accept the presidential nomination during her speech Thursday in a night dedicated “For the Future.”

Source: CBS News