Former First Lady Michelle Obama will speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, multiple reports claimed. Michelle Obama continues to rank as one of the most popular figures but her name was missing in the official line up of the DNC. Michelle Obama addressed every party convention since 2008 the year Obama was nominated. She received far more engagement online than any other speaker in the 2020 convention, according to NewsWhip data.
DNC line-up: Who all will speak
Convention organizers released night-by-night themes and speaker details on Sunday morning.
Monday, “For the People”: Biden and Dr Jill Biden will speak, along with Hillary Clinton, and a welcome from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Tuesday, “A Bold Vision for America’s Future”: Former President Obama plus Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, with a welcome from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
Wednesday, “A Fight for Our Freedoms”: VP nominee Tim Walz will deliver his acceptance speech, preceded by former President Bill Clinton, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (per CNN).
Thursday, “For Our Future”: Vice President Harris will accept the convention’s nomination for president.
On Tuesday, Michelle Obama will also take the stage.
Other speakers include Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Former President Carter’s grandson, Jason Carter, is expected to speak on behalf of his grandfather.
Democratic National Convention: How to watch
The Democratic National Convention will be livestreamed on the convention’s website and social media platforms. Primetime programming will be held at the United Center, which also hosted the 1996 DNC. 50,000 total visitors are going to attend the convention.
DNC line-up: Who all will speak
Convention organizers released night-by-night themes and speaker details on Sunday morning.
Monday, “For the People”: Biden and Dr Jill Biden will speak, along with Hillary Clinton, and a welcome from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Tuesday, “A Bold Vision for America’s Future”: Former President Obama plus Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, with a welcome from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
Wednesday, “A Fight for Our Freedoms”: VP nominee Tim Walz will deliver his acceptance speech, preceded by former President Bill Clinton, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (per CNN).
Thursday, “For Our Future”: Vice President Harris will accept the convention’s nomination for president.
On Tuesday, Michelle Obama will also take the stage.
Other speakers include Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Former President Carter’s grandson, Jason Carter, is expected to speak on behalf of his grandfather.
Democratic National Convention: How to watch
The Democratic National Convention will be livestreamed on the convention’s website and social media platforms. Primetime programming will be held at the United Center, which also hosted the 1996 DNC. 50,000 total visitors are going to attend the convention.
Source : Times of India
