{"id":2328195,"date":"2024-08-21T09:01:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T13:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wake-up-with-the-washington-examiner-obamas-cement-their-power-and-democrats-deal-with-another-walz-slip-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-21T09:05:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T13:05:14","slug":"wake-up-with-the-washington-examiner-obamas-cement-their-power-and-democrats-deal-with-another-walz-slip-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wake-up-with-the-washington-examiner-obamas-cement-their-power-and-democrats-deal-with-another-walz-slip-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Obamas cement their power, and Democrats deal with another Walz slip &#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\">40<\/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%2Fwake-up-with-the-washington-examiner-obamas-cement-their-power-and-democrats-deal-with-another-walz-slip-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=2328195&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 article provides an overview of \u2064the\u2064 Democratic National Convention, focusing on the arrival of former President Barack Obama and the\u2064 political dynamics during the event. \u200dThe Obamas took the stage following President Joe Biden&#8217;s withdrawal from the\u200c spotlight, as \u2063he\u2063 aimed to\u2064 pass the party&#8217;s leadership to Vice President \u2064Kamala Harris.\u200d Obama&#8217;s speech praised Biden\u2063 and positioned him as a defender of democracy while also supporting\u2064 Harris, who is seen as the new face of the party. <\/p>\n<p>Despite the absence of\u2062 Biden and Harris during key moments like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/feinsteins-office-says-senator-did-not-realize-debate-had-ended-during-awkward-moment\/\" title=\"Feinstein&#039;s office claims senator was unaware debate had ended in awkward moment.\">roll call\u2063 vote<\/a>, excitement within the convention remained high, with delegates eager to\u2064 celebrate the new leadership. However, the rollout of the Harris-Walz campaign\u2063 faced challenges, including controversies surrounding \u200cMinnesota Governor\u200c Tim \u2064Walz&#8217;s\u200b comments on his experience with \u2064fertility treatments and military service, raising concerns for the Democratic ticket. <\/p>\n<p>Amidst a charged atmosphere, the article suggests that while the convention showcased organizational enthusiasm, potential \u2062vulnerabilities \u2064in the\u200c Harris-Walz campaign\u2062 could impact their chances in the upcoming election against\u200b Republicans. The events highlight a \u200bpivotal moment \u2063for the\u2063 Democrats as\u2063 they navigate internal dynamics and external criticisms.  <\/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\">Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Obamas cement their power, and Democrats deal with another Walz slip<\/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<div id=\"Brid_1734990\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Obamas steal the show<\/h2>\n<p>A raucous crowd energized by the arrival of the two most popular <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democrats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Democrats<\/a> in the country kept its applause short so former President <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/barack-obama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Barack Obama\">Barack Obama<\/a> <\/strong>and his wife <strong>Michelle Obama <\/strong>weren&rsquo;t ushered onto the stage late. Less than 24 hours after President <strong>Joe Biden <\/strong>bowed out of the spotlight to hand the reins of the party over to Vice President <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Kamala Harris\">Kamala Harris<\/a><\/strong>, the powerful Obama duo waltzed onto the stage &mdash;&nbsp;more or less on time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The former president&rsquo;s address walked a fine line of helping to pass the torch to Harris without outshining her. He was at home in front of the crowd and in Chicago. He tapped into the themes of his own successful campaigns, telling the jubilant crowd, &ldquo;Yes, she can!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Biden is tucked away in California on vacation. He was pushed to the back end of Monday night&rsquo;s opening ceremonies. His appearance was delayed by what the Democratic National Convention officials <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/live-updates\/2024\/08\/19\/dnc-live-updates-coverage\/biden-scheduling-delays-00174912\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>said<\/a> was &ldquo;raucous applause.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Obama mentioned Biden in his address on Tuesday, praising his former vice president, with whom he has not always had a comfortable public relationship.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;History will remember Joe Biden as a president who defended<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democracy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title> democracy<\/a> at a moment of great danger,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I am proud to call him my president but even prouder to call him my friend.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The former president appeared to be the one who was tapped to act as the bridge between the Biden and Harris presidencies. Neither Biden nor Harris was at the convention on Tuesday when delegates participated in the first in-person roll call vote since 2016. The vote was ceremonial, with Democrats having used a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wake-up-with-the-washington-examiner-delighted-democrats-an-anti-israel-reckoning-and-an-overripe-impeachment-report-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Delighted Democrats, an anti-Israel reckoning, and an overripe impeachment report - Washington Examiner\">virtual roll call earlier<\/a> this month to cement Harris as their nominee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Not having the top members of the current administration in the building &mdash;&nbsp;Harris was at a rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, whipping votes at the same location Republicans hosted their convention last month &mdash; didn&rsquo;t appear to temper the excitement on the floor in Chicago, though, according to our team of reporters and editors who are in the thick of the convention all week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There wasn&rsquo;t space for staid, quiet politics on Tuesday. But even the celebration of the roll call-turned-dance party showed how quickly Biden is being jettisoned by his party despite the &ldquo;We Love Joe&rdquo; signs and the f&ecirc;ting that took place weeks after he was pushed out when it was clear he was putting Democrats on a path to defeat against former President <strong>Donald Trump<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The roll call got off to a shaky start with &lsquo;Sweet Home Alabama&rsquo; music cued up and cameras on Alabama for the kickoff state by accident when it was supposed to be Delaware going first in honor of the home state of President Joe Biden,&rdquo; our team <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3128443\/dnc-roll-call-live-concert-party-kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>wrote<\/a> about the vote.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats are still basking in the joy of having a new candidate. There is a feeling of impending success with Harris overtaking Trump in several polls nationally and sparking enough excitement for downballot contests that election handicappers are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3127861\/sabatos-crystal-ball-moves-north-carolina-toss-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>changing<\/a> their tunes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tonight, Gov. <strong>Tim Walz <\/strong>(D-MN) will address the convention in the biggest moment of his career, teeing up Harris&rsquo;s acceptance speech on Thursday night to cap off proceedings in Chicago. Once the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3128851\/dnc-buzz-democrats-deploy-trash-police-blue-carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>DNC buzz<\/a> wears off, the real test for Harris will begin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Click here to read more about <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3127523\/obama-shines-spotlight-harris-dnc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><em>Obama&rsquo;s address<\/em><\/a><em>, the roll-call <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3128443\/dnc-roll-call-live-concert-party-kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><em>madness<\/em><\/a><em>, and everything you <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3127920\/five-takeaways-dnc-second-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><em>might have missed<\/em><\/a><em>  from last night.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>And make sure to stay tuned <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/dnc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><em>here<\/em><\/a><em>  for all things DNC this week.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Democrats bang their head against a Walz<\/h2>\n<p>The Harris-Walz campaign rollout hasn&rsquo;t been as smooth as Democrats would like. There isn&rsquo;t a lack of enthusiasm, but Walz hasn&rsquo;t had much time to enjoy his role without finding himself at the center of a new controversy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Each new controversy has been due to Walz&rsquo;s selective way of speaking. It&rsquo;s debatable whether he has been caught in any outright lies, though he has been criticized for his fast and loose ways of speaking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He achieved the rank of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-ignored-warnings-about-withdrawing-troops-from-afghanistan-military-leaders-say\/\" title=\"Military leaders say the Biden administration disregarded Afghanistan troop withdrawal warnings.\">command sergeant major<\/a> in the Army National Guard and then retired. He didn&rsquo;t retire as a command sergeant major, though, because he didn&rsquo;t serve long enough with the title to retain it after leaving the service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He was in the National Guard for 24 years and deployed overseas. But he was pilloried for comments he made that were shared by the Harris campaign about stopping people from carrying &ldquo;weapons of war&rdquo; like he had. Walz was never engaged in a combat situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Now, his comments about his family&rsquo;s use of fertility treatments are coming under fire, creating more problems for Harris, White House Reporter <strong>Haisten Willis <\/strong>wrote for us this morning.<\/p>\n<p>Fertility treatments, and in vitro fertilization in particular, have become political flashpoints.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;IVF has been politically charged because some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/walz-creates-headaches-for-harris-with-misleading-claims-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Walz creates headaches for Harris with misleading claims - Washington Examiner\">anti-abortion groups oppose<\/a> it on the grounds that it leads to the destruction of fertilized human embryos,&rdquo; Haisten wrote.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;IVF became <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/healthcare\/2868604\/alabama-ivf-case-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>lumped together<\/a> with partisan debates over abortion and reproductive healthcare this spring when the Alabama Supreme Court ruled in a complicated malpractice case that embryos have legal personhood rights,&rdquo; he wrote.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Though it is often used as shorthand for fertility treatments broadly, Walz is catching flak after his wife, <strong>Gwen Walz<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amp.cnn.com\/cnn\/2024\/08\/20\/politics\/gwen-walz-fertility-struggles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>told<\/a> CNN the couple didn&rsquo;t use IVF. They opted for intrauterine insemination, which is often tried before IVF treatments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Whether Walz and his wife had used fertility treatments to start their family wouldn&rsquo;t have become a problem if the governor hadn&rsquo;t used it as a ramp to take a jab at Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), his vice presidential foil in the 2024 contest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This one&rsquo;s personal for me about IVF and reproductive care,&rdquo; Walz said this month at a rally in Arizona. &ldquo;When we wanted to have children, we went through years of fertility treatment.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Harris&rsquo;s campaign also posted a video of Walz saying, &ldquo;If it was up to [Vance], I wouldn&rsquo;t have a family because of IVF, and the things that we need to do. &hellip; My kids were born that way.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The campaign argued Walz was using IVF as shorthand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Republicans weren&rsquo;t buying it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Is there anything this guy doesn&rsquo;t lie about?&rdquo; National Republican Senatorial Committee spokesman Mike Berg<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mikekberg\/status\/1825909298800570460?s=46&amp;t=oYTIYwEqmPpaQCOEPM8xZA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title> posted<\/a> on X.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s not clear how harmful yet another line of attack against Walz is going to be, though. Strategists told Haisten that taking shots at the vice president is all well and good if Republicans have the opportunity, but that isn&rsquo;t likely to make the difference between victory and defeat in November.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, if Republicans can link Walz&rsquo;s half-truths to Harris in any way, showing that she failed to vet him properly or that she knew he was fudging his record, then they might wind up doing more than banging their head against the wall.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Click <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3127320\/walz-headaches-harris-misleading-ivf-military-claims\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><em>here<\/em><\/a><em>  to read more about the headache Walz is giving Democrats.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New from us&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/opinion\/3127569\/kamala-harris-far-left-choice-vice-president\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Kamala Harris&rsquo;s far-left choice for vice president<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3127900\/what-watch-wednesday-dnc-chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>What to watch Wednesday at the DNC: &lsquo;A Fight&rsquo;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3127408\/kamala-harris-fundraisers-abolish-ice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Kamala Harris promoted fundraisers by Abolish ICE activists<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3128060\/democratic-platform-claims-school-choice-uses-tax-dollars-discriminate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Democratic platform claims school choice uses tax dollars to &lsquo;discriminate&rsquo;<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In case you missed it<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3127725\/gaetz-beats-mccarthy-backed-rival-revenge-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Kevin McCarthy isn&rsquo;t very good at getting revenge<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3127802\/primaries-election-takeaways-alaska-florida-wyoming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Primary season is just about finished<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3128845\/schumer-serves-bold-prediction-dnc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Chuck Schumer thinks Senate Democrats are going to be more than fine<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For your radar<\/h2>\n<p>Biden has nothing on his public schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Harris is in Chicago and has nothing on her public schedule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Trump and Vance will speak about national security in Asheboro, North Carolina, at 2 p.m.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1734990\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1734990\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/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>Wake up with the Washington Examiner: The Obamas solidify their influence, while Democrats navigate another misstep from Walz.<\/p>\n<p>The Obamas take center stage<br \/>\nA lively audience, thrilled by the presence of the two most beloved Democrats in America, kept their applause brief to ensure that former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle made it to the stage on time. This came just a day after President Joe Biden stepped back to allow Vice President Kamala Harris to take charge of the party. The powerful Obama couple made their entrance almost punctually. In his speech, Obama skillfully balanced supporting Harris while not overshadowing her. He felt at ease in front of the crowd in Chicago and echoed themes from his own successful campaigns, declaring, \u201cYes, she can!\u201d Meanwhile, Biden was away on vacation in California and had been relegated to a less prominent role during Monday night\u2019s opening ceremonies due to what Democratic National Convention officials described as \u201craucous applause.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Obama acknowledged Biden during his address on Tuesday, commending him despite their historically complicated public relationship: \u201cHistory will remember Joe Biden as a president who defended democracy at a moment of great danger,\u201d he stated. \u201cI am proud to call him my president but even prouder to call him my friend.\u201d It seemed that Obama was positioned as a bridge between the presidencies of Biden and Harris. Neither Biden nor Harris attended Tuesday&#8217;s convention when delegates participated in an in-person roll call vote for the first time since 2016; this vote was largely ceremonial since Democrats had already confirmed Harris as their nominee through a virtual roll call earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p>Despite neither top official being present\u2014Harris was busy rallying votes in Milwaukee\u2014the excitement among delegates remained high according to our reporters covering the event throughout the week. There was no room for subdued politics on Tuesday; even what began as a roll call turned into an energetic celebration highlighting how quickly some within the party are moving past Biden despite previous displays of support for him.<\/p>\n<p>The roll call faced some hiccups initially when music from &#8220;Sweet Home Alabama&#8221; played instead of starting with Delaware\u2014Biden&#8217;s home state\u2014as intended. Nevertheless, Democrats are reveling in having new leadership with polls showing Harris leading Trump nationally and generating enthusiasm for down-ballot races.<\/p>\n<p>Tonight marks Governor Tim Walz\u2019s (D-MN) significant moment at convention addressing attendees before Harris delivers her acceptance speech Thursday night. However, once DNC excitement fades away, real challenges await for Harris.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats grapple with Walz&#8217;s controversies<br \/>\nThe rollout campaign featuring Harris and Walz has encountered bumps along its path; although enthusiasm exists among supporters, Walz has found himself embroiled in various controversies due partly to his selective communication style. While it&#8217;s unclear if he has outright lied about anything specific yet he&#8217;s faced criticism over how he presents information.<\/p>\n<p>Walz achieved command sergeant major rank within Army National Guard but did not retain it upon retirement due insufficient service duration under that title despite serving 24 years overall including overseas deployment experiences\u2014a point raised against him following comments shared by Harriss\u2019 campaign regarding stopping individuals carrying &#8220;weapons of war.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Now facing scrutiny over remarks concerning fertility treatments used by himself &amp; family\u2014especially given political sensitivities surrounding IVF\u2014Walz is under fire after revealing they opted for intrauterine insemination rather than IVF itself which often precedes it during family planning efforts alongside jabs directed towards Sen J.D Vance (R-OH). <\/p>\n<p>Republicans have seized upon these statements questioning authenticity behind them while strategists suggest any attacks aimed directly at vice-presidential candidates may not significantly impact election outcomes unless linked effectively back towards perceived failures or dishonesty associated with either candidate involved therein<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2702,"featured_media":2328196,"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\/Barack_Obama_Michelle_DNC_Chicago_po11.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[3685,5315,5894,32076],"class_list":["post-2328195","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-democrats","tag-obama","tag-politics","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Barack_Obama_Michelle_DNC_Chicago_po11.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2328195","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\/2702"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2328195"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2328195\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2328196"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2328195"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2328195"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2328195"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}