{"id":2326583,"date":"2024-08-19T05:41:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T09:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-to-watch-for-on-monday-the-opening-day-of-the-dnc-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-19T05:46:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T09:46:36","slug":"what-to-watch-for-on-monday-the-opening-day-of-the-dnc-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-to-watch-for-on-monday-the-opening-day-of-the-dnc-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"What to watch for on Monday, the opening day of the DNC &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhat-to-watch-for-on-monday-the-opening-day-of-the-dnc-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2326583&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The summary details the opening day of the 2024 Democratic National \u200bConvention \u200d(DNC) occurring in Chicago. President Joe Biden is set to deliver the keynote address at the United Center, but a significant focus will be on pro-Gaza protests, with at least \u200bsix groups organizing demonstrations, expecting a turnout of around 20,000 participants. Counterprotests by pro-Israel groups are also anticipated, although they have faced challenges in obtaining protest permits. The convention will feature state delegation breakfasts \u2063and\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nevada-oks-bill-in-try-for-1st-presidential-nominating-state\/\" title=\"Nevada OKs Bill in Try for 1st Presidential Nominating State\">caucus meetings<\/a>, providing press access\u200c to lawmakers and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-china-threat-is-real-and-upon-us\/\" title=\"The China Threat is Real and Upon Us\">party officials<\/a>. Biden&#8217;s speech\u2063 is expected to emphasize the theme \u2064&#8221;For the People,&#8221; showcasing Democratic achievements and contrasting them with former President Donald Trump&#8217;s approach. The \u2062day&#8217;s events will include various morning activities,\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newark-new-jersey-installs-700-pound-bronze-statue-of-george-floyd\/\" title=\"Newark, New Jersey Installs 700-Pound Bronze Statue Of George Floyd\">including protests<\/a>, state breakfasts, and caucus meetings.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">What to watch for on Monday, the opening day of the DNC<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p><strong>CHICAGO, Illinois &mdash;<\/strong> Monday formally kicks off the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2024-elections\/\">2024<\/a> Democratic National Convention in Chicago.<\/p>\n<p>While President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/joe-biden\/\">Joe Biden<\/a> might be delivering the DNC&rsquo;s keynote address inside the United Center Monday night, flocks of pro-Gaza <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3124797\/sunday-democratic-national-convention-schedule\/\">protesters<\/a> are expected to steal many of the headlines.<\/p>\n<p>At least six pro-Gaza groups&nbsp;are planning demonstrations ahead of Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\">Kamala Harris<\/a>&lsquo;s nomination acceptance on Thursday, with the largest group, Coalition to March on the DNC, holding protest parades toward the convention itself on both Monday and Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Organizers are bussing in protesters from states all across the country and say they expect to have at least 20,000 in attendance.<\/p>\n<p>A number of pro-Israel groups are planning counterprotests throughout the week but have been reportedly stonewalled in securing official protest permits from the city government.<\/p>\n<p>A number of state delegations will also host their first breakfasts of the week, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/dnc\/\">Democratic National Committee<\/a> caucuses will similarly hold their first meetings of the convention. Both events give press access to lawmakers, party officials, and strategists for on the record and background interviews.<\/p>\n<p>Biden&rsquo;s speech will highlight the opening theme of the week, &ldquo;For the People,&rdquo; and will follow remarks from First Lady Jill Biden and former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;While Donald Trump puts himself first, Democrats are fighting for the American people. President Biden has exemplified this through his leadership and legacy as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/its-happening-trump-up-7-points-in-final-selzer-iowa-poll-latest-states-poll-has-trump-up-322-to-216-for-biden-in-national-electoral-college\/\" title=\"IT&#039;S HAPPENING: Trump Up 7 Points in Final Selzer Iowa Poll -- Latest States Poll Has Trump Up 322 to 216 for Biden in National Electoral College\">historic president<\/a> who put the American people&rsquo;s interest above his own,&rdquo; DNC officials said ahead of Biden&rsquo;s remarks. &ldquo;The accomplishments and results President Biden delivered for people, with Vice President Harris by his side, will be on full display during the convention, as will Kamala Harris&rsquo;s commitment to fighting on behalf of everyday Americans. At its core, the Harris-Walz ticket is a ticket for the people.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Here&rsquo;s a list of everything to watch for on Monday:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MORNING<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>March on the DNC protests &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>around the United Center<\/p>\n<p><strong>State delegation breakfasts &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>multiple locations<\/p>\n<p><strong>DNC Black Caucus Meeting &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>McCormick Place<\/p>\n<p><strong>DNC Hispanic Caucus Meeting &mdash; <\/strong>McCormick Place<\/p>\n<p><strong>DNC AAPI Caucus Meeting &mdash;<\/strong>&nbsp;McCormick Place<\/p>\n<p><strong>DNC Native America Caucus Meeting &mdash;<\/strong>&nbsp;McCormick Place<\/p>\n<p><strong>DNC Ethnic Council Meeting &mdash; <\/strong>McCormick Place<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AFTERNOON<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>South Asian Delegates Welcome Reception &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Collective PAC Welcome Reception &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Swissotel Chicago<\/p>\n<p><strong>Young Dems DNC Welcome Party &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Wilma&rsquo;s BBQ<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. Conference of Mayors Luncheon &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Marriott Marquis<\/p>\n<p><strong>DNC LGBTQ+ Caucus Meeting &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>McCormick Place<\/p>\n<p><strong>DNC Labor Council Meeting &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>McCormick Place<\/p>\n<p><strong>DNC Small Business Council Meeting &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>McCormick Place<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NIGHT<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Official 2024 DNC Programming including remarks from President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden &mdash;<\/strong>&nbsp;United Center<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefit Concert for Maui Wildfire Victims &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Harris Theatre<\/p>\n<p><strong>An Evening Celebrating Black Excellence, hosted by DNC Black Caucus &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>DuSable Museum of African American History<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tennessee Mayor&rsquo;s Reception Post-Gavel Party &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Three Dots and a Dash<\/p>\n<p><strong>Post-Gavel Reception hosted by Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) &mdash;&nbsp;<\/strong>Chicago Athletic Association<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" title><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DNC LGBTQ Caucus<\/strong> <strong>Party hosted by Equality PAC and stars of RuPaul&rsquo;s Drag Race &mdash;<\/strong> BoysTown (North Halstead)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to anticipate on Monday, the first day of the DNC<\/p>\n<p>CHICAGO, Illinois \u2014 The 2024 Democratic National Convention officially begins on Monday in Chicago. President Joe Biden is set to give the keynote address at the United Center that evening, but significant attention is likely to be drawn by large groups of pro-Gaza demonstrators. At least six pro-Gaza organizations are organizing protests leading up to Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217;s nomination acceptance on Thursday, with the largest group, Coalition to March on the DNC, planning marches toward the convention site both Monday and Thursday. Organizers are bringing in protesters from various states and expect around 20,000 participants. Meanwhile, several pro-Israel groups plan counterprotests throughout the week but have reportedly faced challenges obtaining official protest permits from city officials.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, state delegations will hold their initial breakfasts of the week while Democratic National Committee caucuses will conduct their first meetings during this convention period. These events will provide media access for interviews with lawmakers and party officials.<\/p>\n<p>Biden\u2019s speech will introduce this week&#8217;s theme: \u201cFor the People,\u201d following remarks from First Lady Jill Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. DNC officials stated that while Donald Trump prioritizes himself, Democrats are dedicated to serving Americans. They emphasized Biden&#8217;s leadership as a historic president who places public interests above his own and highlighted both his accomplishments alongside Vice President Harris\u2019s commitment to advocating for everyday Americans.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a schedule of key events for Monday:<\/p>\n<p>**MORNING**<br \/>\n&#8211; March on the DNC protests \u2014 around United Center<br \/>\n&#8211; State delegation breakfasts \u2014 multiple locations<br \/>\n&#8211; DNC Black Caucus Meeting \u2014 McCormick Place<br \/>\n&#8211; DNC Hispanic Caucus Meeting \u2014 McCormick Place<br \/>\n&#8211; DNC AAPI Caucus Meeting \u2014 McCormick Place<br \/>\n&#8211; DNC Native American Caucus Meeting \u2014 McCormick Place<br \/>\n&#8211; DNC Ethnic Council Meeting \u2014 McCormick Place<\/p>\n<p>**AFTERNOON**<br \/>\n&#8211; South Asian Delegates Welcome Reception \u2014 Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts<br \/>\n&#8211; The Collective PAC Welcome Reception \u2014 Swissotel Chicago<br \/>\n&#8211; Young Dems DNC Welcome Party \u2014 Wilma\u2019s BBQ<br \/>\n&#8211; U.S. Conference of Mayors Luncheon \u2014 Marriott Marquis<br \/>\n&#8211; DNC LGBTQ+ Caucus Meeting \u2014 McCormick Place<br \/>\n&#8211; DNC Labor Council Meeting \u2014 McCormick Place<br \/>\n&#8211; DNC Small Business Council Meeting\u2014McCormick Place <\/p>\n<p>**NIGHT**<br \/>\n &#8211; Official 2024 DNC Programming featuring speeches by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden\u2014United Center<br \/>\n &#8211; Benefit Concert for Maui Wildfire Victims\u2014Harris Theatre<br \/>\n &#8211; An Evening Celebrating Black Excellence hosted by the DNC Black Caucus\u2014DuSable Museum of African American History<br \/>\n &#8211; Tennessee Mayor\u2019s Reception<br \/>\n &#8211; Post-Gavel Party at Three Dots and a Dash<br \/>\n &#8211; Post-Gavel Reception hosted by Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD)\u2014Chicago Athletic Association<br \/>\n &#8211; LGBTQ Caucus Party hosted by Equality PAC featuring stars from RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race\u2014BoysTown (North Halstead)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2645,"featured_media":2326584,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/dnc-monday.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[7705,35561,38517,35078,32076],"class_list":["post-2326583","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-dnc","tag-election-coverage","tag-monday-preview","tag-political-events","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/dnc-monday.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2326583","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2645"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2326583"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2326583\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2326584"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2326583"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2326583"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2326583"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}