Democratic National Convention underway

The Democratic National Convention is underway and unlike past political conventions, this year’s gathering is being held virtually. We spoke with Arizona Democratic Delegate, Garrick McFadden about his thoughts on this year’s convention. 

Here are a few highlights from Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention:

George Floyd’s brother Philonise Floyd leads a moment of silence at the Democratic National Convention in memory of Black Americans who have been killed by law enforcement:

“And when this moment ends, let’s make sure we never stop saying their names.” pic.twitter.com/iSIZeB76H1

— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) August 18, 2020

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“Yes, there are areas where Joe and I absolutely disagree, but that’s OK — cause that’s America.”

– Former Governor John Kasich gives his support for presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention pic.twitter.com/dzygNZbytV

— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) August 18, 2020

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“If Donald Trump is reelected, all the progress we have made will be in jeopardy.”

– Sen. Bernie Sanders addresses his supporters during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention pic.twitter.com/HOAl4kBLyG

— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) August 18, 2020

Source: PBS NewsHour

“Who we choose as our president in this election will determine whether we or not we honor that struggle and chip away at that injustice, and keep alive the very possibility of finishing that work.”

— Michelle Obama, during her Democratic National Convention keynote pic.twitter.com/L2q2OQE9n2

— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) August 18, 2020

Source: PBS NewsHour

Click here for a full video recap of Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention.