Democratic and Republican National Conventions: What to Expect
Democratic Convention
The Democratic National Convention will be held from August 17th to 20th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over 50,000 people are expected to attend the convention, which will be the first in-person Democratic convention since 2016. The convention will be a key moment in the Democratic Party's effort to unify behind former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate, Senator Kamala Harris. Biden is expected to give a major speech on the convention's final night.The convention will also feature a number of other high-profile speakers, including former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The convention will be a major media event, and it will be closely watched by both Democrats and Republicans.
Republican Convention
The Republican National Convention will be held from August 24th to 27th in Charlotte, North Carolina. Over 50,000 people are expected to attend the convention, which will be the first in-person Republican convention since 2016. The convention will be a key moment in the Republican Party's effort to rally behind President Donald Trump and his running mate, Vice President Mike Pence.Trump is expected to give a major speech on the convention's final night. The convention will also feature a number of other high-profile speakers, including former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley. The convention will be a major media event, and it will be closely watched by both Democrats and Republicans.
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