Under the theme of unity, speakers will represent progressive, traditional platforms
Democrats will open their most virtual convention in Milwaukee on Monday under the theme Unity, with speakers representing the party’s progressive and traditional platforms.
“As we have learned throughout history, if we stand united, we can overcome everything, including the monumental challenges we face today,” the Democratic National Convention Commission said in a release.
Traditionally, political conventions are carefully choreographed live productions planned years in advance. But the coronavirus pandemic has reduced the nomination celebration to a minimal footprint in Milwaukee – with key programming and production details still in flux just days before it was set to begin.
Former first lady Michelle Obama will be the keynote speaker of the night, after staying mostly on the sidelines throughout the 2020 political season.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, the former rival of presumptive Democratic candidate Joe Biden, and former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican candidate for president in 2016, will also speak.
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Monday’s lineup of speakers:
ABC News’ Kendall Karson, John Verhovek and Benjamin Siegel contributed to this report.
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