DNC 2024 Day 2: 'Yes, she can': Obama endorses Harris, blasts Trump
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff re-introduced himself to America in his Tuesday night's speech.
Last updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 4:54AM GMT
The 2024 DNC Day 2 speaker schedule culminated with Democratic political royalty: former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama.
CHICAGO -- In a presidential campaign like no other -- and just four weeks after President Joe Biden bowed out of the race -- Democrats are gathering in Chicago this week to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as their candidate to take on former President Donald Trump.
ABC News will have special coverage of the DNC -- including primetime coverage from 10 p.m. until 11 p.m. ET on ABC every day of the conventions, and on ABC News Live from 7 p.m. until 12 a.m. ET.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis in an interview from the DNC that he is seeing "incredible enthusiasm" for the Harris-Walz campaign on the ground.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis in an interview from the DNC that he is seeing "incredible enthusiasm" for the Harris-Walz campaign on the ground.
"Kamala Harris is showing up in communities that are oftentimes ignored and left behind," Shapiro said, adding that she's sending a message to Pennsylvanians that she cares about them.
"I think as this race progresses, you're going to continue to see real momentum on her part," he said.
ByOlivia Rubin
Aug 20, 2024, 11:51 PM GMT
Trump friends -- and foes -- on the ground in Chicago
Spotted at the United Center snapping selfies was Michael Cohen, Trump's former attorney who was a star witness in his New York hush money trial.
Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, left, and Michael Cohen pose for a photo before the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.
The Trump campaign, meanwhile, continued to hold its daily press conference this morning just three miles away from the DNC site to "remind folks what Donald Trump is running for."
At the press conference, which focused on the issue of crime, Rep. Byron Donalds sought to counter Harris' prosecutor persona by painting her as soft on crime and pointing to some of her previous statements -- including her previous call to "redirect resources" from police.
Donalds also pushed a familiar line of attack against the Harris campaign -- that they are lacking in enough policy positions and instead are focusing on "joy and vibes."
ABC News asked the Florida Republican what type of messaging he is looking to see from Trump on the campaign trail this week amid tightening polls.
"I think this election is really a choice election, it's a contrast election, even more so than some others. We have very stark differences with Kamala," Donalds said, while pointing to the subjects of immigration, crime and foreign policy.
Aug 20, 2024, 11:18 PM GMT
Former Trump official Stephanie Grisham speaks in favor of Harris
The DNC is highlighting several former supporters of former President Donald Trump this week, including everyday Americans who previously voted for him who are now backing Harris.
Stephanie Grisham, former Trump White House Press Secretary, speaking at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.
But Grisham, a former White House press secretary, is the first of several former Trump officials slated to speak at the convention. She described herself not only as a former supporter of Trump but as a "true believer" who has since changed her tune.
"He has no empathy, no morals and no fidelity to the truth," she said of Trump.
"When I was press secretary, I got skewered for never holding a White House briefing," Grisham added. "It's because, unlike my boss, I never wanted to stand at that podium and lie. Now, here I am behind a podium advocating for a Democrat. And that's because I love my country more than my party."
Aug 20, 2024, 11:00 PM GMT
Rapper Common rehearsed for DNC day 2 performance
ABC7 Chicago's cameras caught Oscar-winning rapper Common rehearsing, along with some friends, for a performance on the second night of the DNC.
Musical performances were not included in the official second night schedule released by the Democratic National Committee. Monday night a performance by James Taylor had to be nixed after programming ran long.
ABC7 Chicago's cameras caught Rapper Common rehearsing for a musical performance on day 2 of the DNC.
