Harris-Walz 2024: DNC Chair Jaime Harrison Reflects on Historic Nomination | Amanpour and Company

Circling back to the beginning of the week when the DNC kicked off, party chairman Jaime Harrison declared, “Only in America could a round-headed boy raised by a single mother end up gavelling in a historic convention to nominate our first Black woman president.” The week was packed with excitement, with speeches by the Obamas, a performance of the National Anthem by The Chicks, and a closing performance by Pink. But each speech reminded the party of the bumpy road to the White House, and the importance of voting in this election. Harrison speaks with us to reflect on the DNC and the challenges the Democratic Party faces between now and November.

Originally aired on August 23, 2024

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[oneshoewoo]

The right to marry who you love. The right to identify with your soul not your body. The right read the books you want, to see the films you chose.
To worship your faith you chose. This is not a Christian country. This is GOD'S country! No matter what you chose to call him.
They have lost their damn minds.

[sharonhearne]

The curtains are being parted on a new generation of Americans accepting and consolidating a more positive future of political variety with new goals.

[RobinLuster-Hollenbeck]

Never Flying Ever Again! Cool story, thank you!

[oneshoewoo]

Palestinians here must know that they are now Americans. First in foremost there votes are about issues here at their new home.
What is happening in Gaza is heartbreaking. Do they retain any powers in their native land to push, force HAMAS to release the hostages. To bring this to an end? To stop using Palestinians as shields?
This act alone will unclothe Netanyahu. Netanyahu must go!

[diannaashley]

Please pray for the Holy Spirit to work miracles in the hearts of the lost ❤️‍🩹and those ❤️‍🩹who have lost their way 🕊️And Vote BLUE No Matter Who 🇺🇸

[brendatenorio]

Nice man. Need new DNC chair. Party should not have this deficit with Biden's accomplishments.

[ArslanOtcular]

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[sarapahl-ramirez]

Why was no Palestinian rep. Asked to speak?