Sanders, who was slower to endorse Harris, backed her at the DNC.
Attendees hold placards as they attend Day one of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024.
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent, highlighted some of the Biden-Harris accomplishments they made since coming to the White House in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, from expanding Medicaid to providing rent relief and mortgage relief to protecting union workers' pensions. Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks on stage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 20, 2024 in Chicago.He said, though, that more needs to be done and laid out a progressive agenda. At the top of that to-do list, he said, is to "get big money out of our political process." He also called for the "disastrous Citizens United Supreme Court decision" to be overturned, increasing the minimum wage and more prescription drug cost cuts.
"Ladies and gentlemen, my good friends at this convention: I am telling all of you now we're going to hold the Senate again and we're poised to pick up seats," he said.Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised Vice President Harris and said she will need a Democratic majority if she wins the presidency.Behind Enemy Lines, a pro-Palestinian group, gathered early evening Tuesday in front of the Consulate of Israel in downtown Chicago.
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