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Who speaks first at the DNC?
The Democratic National Convention begins today. Speakers at the DNC include Biden, Harris, and additional names to be revealed throughout the week.
Published August 19, 2024 at 10:19am by Brandi D. Addison
Democratic National Convention Kicks Off: Biden, Clinton, and More to Speak
The 2024 Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday: https://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/elections/2024-democratic-national-convention-dnc-date-location-schedule/21371360002/. President Joe Biden and other top Democrats will speak over the four-day event.
"The DNC, like the RNC, typically hosts a roll-call vote to formally select the party nominee."
Speakers for Day 1:
- President Joe Biden: https://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/joe-biden/
- First Lady Jill Biden
- Vice President Kamala Harris
- Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota
- Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
Schedule for Monday:
- 7-9:30 a.m.: Delegation breakfasts
- 9-10 a.m.: Morning press briefing
- 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Black, Hispanic, AAPI, and Native American Caucus meetings: https://www.dnc.org/news/iq-2023-diversity-caucuses-meetings/
- 12-1:30 p.m.: LGBTQ+, Small Business, and Labor Council meetings: [https://www.dccc.org/newsroom/press-releases/dccc-chair-chairwoman-bb- arbustos-announces-2023-committee-chairs- includ/](https://www.dccc.org/newsroom/press-releases/dccc-chair-chairwoman-bb- arbustos-announces-2023-committee-chairs- includ/)
- 1:45-3:15 p.m.: Environmental & Climate Crisis Council meeting
- 5:30-10 p.m.: Main programming
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