How the DNC Was Tweaked From a Biden-Led Event and Harnessed the Energy Around Kamala Harris
Come early July this year, it seemed that the Democrats’ convention in Chicago was shaping up to be a significant flop. Following President Joe Biden’s less-than-stellar debate performance, the Democratic Party found itself in disarray. The city of Windy City didn’t hold much appeal for party delegates and members when the party was in turmoil. The president’s reluctance to step down from the 2024 ticket and each high-profile interview he gave throughout the summer only served to highlight the Democrats’ precarious position. Instead of a thrilling, must-attend event that could potentially make history, the convention began to feel like an unwelcome chore.