PHOTOS: Wisconsin delegates bring swing state swagger to DNC
Along with speeches from Democratic politicians like Barack Obama, the convention shone with star power from Patti LaBelle, Lil Jon, Oprah and more
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Wisconsin Democratic delegate Ann Jacobs watches the evening events at the DNC on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPR
This week, delegates from all 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have been treated to celebrity guests, musical performances and speeches from Democrats, including former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to speak Thursday night to accept the nomination as this election’s Democratic presidential candidate.
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On Tuesday, Harris and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz held a rally in Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum, continuing to draw attention to Wisconsin’s power in the 2024 election.
Vice President and Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris smiles as she wraps up her speech on the final day of the DNC on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRDNC attendees listen to Vice President Kamala Harris accept the Democratic nomination for president Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRSen. Tammy Baldwin speaks during the final day of the DNC on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRA delegate holds a baby as he watches Vice President Kamala Harris accept the nomination to be the Democratic presidential candidate Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRDemocratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris addresses the DNC on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRAttendees celebrate as balloons fall at the end of the DNC on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRMembers of the Illinois delegation dance as a DJ plays music at the DNC on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRBalloons fall at the end of the DNC on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRDelegates from Massachusetts watch as former President Barack Obama speaks Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRFormer First Lady Michelle Obama greets attendees as she takes the stage at the DNC on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRWisconsin delegate Reynaldo Villar of Racine County wears a Cheesehead during the second day of the DNC on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRFormer President Bill Clinton waves to attendees as he takes the stage at the DNC on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRA delegate cheers as Common takes the stage at the DNC on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPROprah Winfrey speaks at the DNC on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRDNC attendees cheer as the Obamas are on stage Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRDelegates and their guests sit on the floor of the DNC on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRAttendees cheer for Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff as he speaks at the DNC on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRSecond Gentleman Doug Emhoff speaks at the DNC on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRDelegates watch as Common performs at the DNC on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRMinn. Gov. Tim Walz waves at his home delegation after accepting his nomination for vice president Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRPatti LaBelle performs at the DNC on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRFormer President Barack Obama speaks at the DNC on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRStevie Wonder performs during the third day of the DNC on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRA DNC attendee reacts as Kenan Thompson takes the stage Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRJohn Legend performs Prince songs at the DNC on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRFormer President Bill Clinton waves at DNC attendees during his speech Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRCountry music artist Maren Morris performs at the DNC on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPRMinn. Gov. and vice presidential nominee Tim Walz speaks at the DNC on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Angela Major/WPR
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