Democrats with ‘rising stars’ in keynotes from convention

The Democratic National Convention will mark 17 “rising stars” in its keynote address on Tuesday night instead of the traditional single speaker.

Scheduled speakers include former Georgia nominee and suffrage attorney Stacey Abrams, as well as Rep. Conor Lamb (D-Pa.), Who was an early backer of former vice presidents Joe BidenJoe BidenTlaib votes ‘no’ on Democratic party platform Trump breaks with CDC director over potential for ‘worst fall’ amid pandemic, flu season Battle drags over Biden health plan as Democrats win big MORE. Lamb’s victory has been cited as a model for Democrats to compete in districts won by President TrumpDonald John TrumpPresident Trump’s brother, Robert Trump, dies at 71 Trump to attend GOP convention every day: reports Trump breaks with CDC director over potential for ‘worst case’ amid pandemic, flu season MORE.

Other planned speakers during the keynote include several state legislators, such as Pennsylvania State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D), Senate State Representative Yvanna Cancela and Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried.

“Amid all the chaos and crisis facing our nation, Democrats are focused on finding new and innovative ways to involve more Americans than ever before – because that’s how we mobilize the nation. to defeat Donald Trump in November, “Convention CEO Joe Solmonese said in a statement. “The keynote of the convention has always been the bell for the future of our party and our nation, and as Americans vote next week, they will find the smart, rigid leadership we need at this critical moment.”

The keynote speaker slot is seen as a springboard for a higher profile within the party. Past keynote speakers at the Democratic convention included then-Illinois State Sen. Barack ObamaBarack Hussein ObamaNewsweek asks Kamala Harris on-ed Michelle Obama to bat to bat for Biden McGrath reshuffles campaign in house stretch to House election MAY in 2004, then-mayor of San Antonio Julian CastroJulian CastroCalifornia Democrats return Yang, after expressing disappointment over Ocasio-Cortez’s initial DNC lineup to speak at Democratic convention. The Memo: Trump team punches on Biden gaffs MORE in 2012 and Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenTlaib votes ‘no’ to Pelosi Democratic Party platform daring to return House from August recession early on USPS problems: reports When America reopens schools, police no longer hear (D-Mass.) In 2016.

Initially planned for Milwaukee, the 2020 Democratic Convention was moved to a fully virtual format due to the coronavirus pandemic. Other speakers scheduled for Tuesday night’s event include former second lady Jill Biden and former president Bill ClintonWilliam (Bill) Jefferson ClintonHas Congress Conquered Russia Policy? What Biden needs to do to keep his lead and win the Ocasio-Cortez teacher in 2nd grade tells her ‘you have this’ ahead of DNC speech MORE.

Biden and his running mate, Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala HarrisTlaib votes ‘no’ on Democratic party platform Sunday shows outlook: Mail-in vote, USPS funding dominates political debate before conventions Will Kamala Harris follow Al Gore’s leadership on climate change efforts? MORE (D-Calif.), Will both provide their addresses from the Chase Center in Wilmington, Del. Other planned speakers include Obama, former First Lady Michelle ObamaMichelle LeVaughn Robinson ObamaMichelle Obama goes to bat for Biden Trump to oppose DNC with trip to swinging states Biden steps out with Harris, the worst of his choices MORE, Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham Clinton “We Have Her Back” memo manages sensible attacks on Kamala Harris Maher says he is worried Biden is not ‘comfortably ahead’ Michelle Obama to bat for Biden MORE, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezTlaib votes ‘no’ on Democratic party platform Jared Kushner denies Trump ‘promotion’ questions over Kamala Harris Progressives see flexing muscle in next congress after primary wins MORE (DN.Y.), sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersTlaib votes ‘no’ on Democratic party platform Battle hits Biden health care plan as Democrats win big Sunday shows Example: Mail-in votes, USPS funding dominates political debate before conventions MAY (I-Vt.) And former Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R).