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Wisconsin delegates get ‘creative,’ adjust to virtual convention

Wednesday, August 19 by ABC News

Courtesy Ryan SorensonBy BENJAMIN SIEGEL, ABC News(MILWAUKEE) -- Ryan Sorenson was excited to celebrate the Democratic Party's presidential nominee in Milwaukee this summer as an official delegate for Joe Biden.But with the party scuttling plans for an in-person convention... Read More.

Three key takeaways from the second night of the DNC

Wednesday, August 19 by ABC News

Democratic National ConventionBy CHEYENNE HASLETT, ABC News(MILWAUKEE) -- Night two of the Democratic National Convention ended with a promise from the nominee himself: "I'll see you soon."While Joe Biden was referring to his speech on Thursday -- when he'll... Read More.

Barack Obama, Kamala Harris to speak on Day 3 of the DNC

Wednesday, August 19 by ABC News

ABC NewsBy LIBBY CATHEY, ABC News (MILWAUKEE) -- Former President Barack Obama will close out Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, after Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., accepts the party's nomination for vice president -- making official her... Read More.

Biden discusses healthcare plan at Dem convention

Wednesday, August 19 by ABC News

ABC NewsBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News(MILWAUKEE) -- Minutes after he received enough delegates to clinch the Democratic nomination, former Vice President Joe Biden discussed one of the top policy proposals: a revamp of the nation’s healthcare.In a town hall-style... Read More.

American Samoa soldiers in uniform during DNC roll call raises questions

Wednesday, August 19 by ABC News

Democratic National ConventionBy LUIS MARTINEZ, ABC News(MILWAUKEE) -- American Samoa's turn during Tuesday night's video roll call at the Democratic National Convention was noteworthy not only because of the scenic Pacific backdrop, but because of the presence of two... Read More.

DNC’s roll call across America a highlight of a largely virtual convention

Wednesday, August 19 by ABC News

Handout/DNCC via Getty ImagesBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News(MILWAUKEE) -- With the 2020 Democratic National Convention largely a virtual affair, the traditional delegate roll call was also conducted remotely.Instead of taking place in an arena, the votes were announced in... Read More.

Why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez nominated Bernie Sanders at the DNC

Wednesday, August 19 by ABC News

ABC NewsBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News(MILWAUKEE) -- Following her 1-minute speech Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to social media to elaborate on her role in helping nominate Sen. Bernie Sanders for president.The Vermont... Read More.

DNC 2020 Day 2: Biden gets enough delegates to clinch Democratic nomination for president

Wednesday, August 19 by ABC News

Gabriela Bhaskar-Pool/Getty ImagesBy LIBBY CATHEY and LAUREN KING, ABC News(MILWAUKEE) -- Following a first night of programming focused on unity -- featuring a handful of Republican speakers and former first lady Michelle Obama -- Democrats continue their mostly virtual... Read More.

DNC 2020 Live: Colin Powell praises Biden’s national security credentials

Tuesday, August 18 by ABC News

ABC NewsBy LIBBY CATHEY and LAUREN KING, ABC News(MILWAUKEE) -- Following a first night of programming focused on unity -- featuring a handful of Republican speakers and former first lady Michelle Obama -- Democrats continue their mostly virtual convention... Read More.

Cindy McCain to discuss ‘unlikely’ friendship between Biden and late husband at DNC

Tuesday, August 18 by ABC News

Pier Marco Tacca/Getty ImagesBy KENDALL KARSON and MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Among the Republicans lending their voices of support at the Democratic National Convention this week will be Cindy McCain.In a video set to air during the second... Read More.

As states threaten lawsuits, postmaster general suspends mail-handling changes until after election

Tuesday, August 18 by ABC News

Alex Wong/Getty ImagesBy LUCIEN BRUGGEMAN, ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- Under mounting pressure from Democrats, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced Tuesday he will suspend several cost-cutting initiatives in an effort "to avoid even the appearance of any impact on election mail." Asked... Read More.

How racial issues will define the 2020 presidential election

Tuesday, August 18 by ABC News

uschools/iStockBy Averi Harper and Briana Stewart, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- As the nation reckons with its complicated racial history, issues that impact communities of color are taking center stage in the platforms of each major political party.With less than three... Read More.

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Wisconsin delegates get ‘creative,’ adjust to virtual convention

Three key takeaways from the second night of the DNC

Barack Obama, Kamala Harris to speak on Day 3 of the DNC

Biden discusses healthcare plan at Dem convention

American Samoa soldiers in uniform during DNC roll call raises questions

DNC’s roll call across America a highlight of a largely virtual convention

Why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez nominated Bernie Sanders at the DNC

DNC 2020 Day 2: Biden gets enough delegates to clinch Democratic nomination for president

DNC 2020 Live: Colin Powell praises Biden’s national security credentials

Cindy McCain to discuss ‘unlikely’ friendship between Biden and late husband at DNC

As states threaten lawsuits, postmaster general suspends mail-handling changes until after election

How racial issues will define the 2020 presidential election

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