The 2024 DNC: New Candidate, New Mood

Adrian Ang, Research Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies

21-Aug-24 07:30

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The 2024 Democratic National Convention this week will conclude on Thursday, Aug 22, with Kamala Harris formally nominated as the party's presidential candidate. Speakers included president Joe Biden, former president Barack Obama and the party's 2016 presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Adrian Ang, Research Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies shares his assessment of the mood of the delegates during the convention with Election Day less than 3 months to go.

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Categories: government, politics, international

Tags: democratic national convention, vice president kamala harris,

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