Summary
A month ago, Democrats were coming to grips with the idea that President Biden might not be the best candidate to represent their party in the race against former President Donald Trump. Over the course of the week, speakers preached unity and joy as they contrasted her leadership and personality with Trump's.
Vice President Biden was set to accept the nomination on the convention's final day. But Democrats who feared he could not beat Trump in November pressured him to end his campaign.
Michelle Obama praises Kamala Harris, says "hope is making a comeback" Former President Barack Obama mocked Donald Trump's "weird obsession with crowd sizes"
Doug Emhoff would be the first presidential spouse with the title of first gentleman. The 17-year-old son of Tim Walz was in the front row with his mom and sister.
A handful of Republicans, some who previously worked for Trump, lambasted the former president in speeches. Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan said the Republican Party has become "chaotic and crazy"
Elizabeth Warren became emotional as she took the stage to raucous applause on Thursday. The Massachusetts Democrat took aim at Trump, saying he "has no plan to lower costs for families"
She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill. She was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation.
