Category: Kamala Harris

Harris Campaign Launches New TV Ad “Full House”

Harris Campaign Launches Comprehensive Ad and Outreach Blitz To Communicate Her Plans To Lower Americans’ Housing Costs Battleground State Events and New TV Ad Also Spotlight Harris’ Personal Story About Her Working Mom Saving to Buy a Home Vice President Harris: “We Should Be Doing Everything We Can to Make it More Affordable to Buy a Home, Not Less.” Today, Vice President Harris’ campaign launched a new comprehensive ad and outreach blitz to help tell the Vice President’s personal story and to share her plans to lower housing costs directly with voters, with events across the battleground states and a…

Following DNC Speech, VP Harris Speaks Directly to Voters in New Ad “Opportunity”

Following DNC Speech, VP Harris Speaks Directly to Voters About Creating Economic Opportunity and Expanding the Middle Class in New Ad Last night, in her speech accepting the Democratic nomination for president of the United States, Vice President Harris spoke about how being raised by a working mother in a middle-class neighborhood informed her vision and values. Today, her campaign is launching a new ad, “Opportunity,” where she speaks directly to voters about her belief in building up the middle class and creating opportunities for everyone to climb the economic ladder. In the new spot, Vice President Harris advances the…

REMARKS AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY: Vice President Kamala Harris’ Acceptance Speech

REMARKS AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY: Vice President Harris' Acceptance Speech Good evening. To my husband, Doug, thank you for being an incredible partner to me and father to Cole and Ella. And happy anniversary. I love you so very much. To Joe Biden—Mr. President. When I think about the path we have traveled together, I am filled with gratitude. Your record is extraordinary, as history will show. And your character is inspiring. Doug and I love you and Jill. And I am forever thankful to you both. And to Coach Tim Walz, you are going to be an incredible Vice…

Excerpts of Vice President Kamala Harris’ Acceptance Speech

Excerpts of Vice President Harris' Acceptance Speech "America, the path that led me here in recent weeks was no doubt unexpected. But I’m no stranger to unlikely journeys. "My mother Shyamala Harris had one of her own. I miss her every day--especially now. And I know she’s looking down tonight, and smiling. "My mother was 19 when she crossed the world alone, traveling from India to California with an unshakeable dream to be the scientist who would cure breast cancer. "... It was mostly my mother who raised us. Before she could finally afford to buy a home, she rented…

Democratic National Convention Night Four “For Our Future,” August 22, 2024, Chicago, Illinois

Program Schedule: Democratic National Convention Night 4 “For Our Future” CHICAGO — The choice we face in November isn’t just about us versus Donald Trump. This election is a fight for the future. Vice President Harris and Governor Walz will lead America into a brighter, more hopeful era. Tonight’s program schedule is listed below. All times shown as local – CST 5:30 PM Call to Order Minyon Moore Chair of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee Gavel In The Honorable Veronica Escobar Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Texas Invocation Everett Kelly National President of the American Federation of…

Democratic National Convention Night Three “A Fight for Our Freedoms,” August 21, 2024, Chicago, Illinois

Program Schedule: Democratic National Convention Night 3“A Fight for Our Freedoms” CHICAGO, IL — Vice President Harris has spent her entire career fighting for Americans’ freedoms. In Governor Tim Walz, Vice President Harris chose as her running mate a champion for America’s working families and a staunch defender of those same fundamental freedoms. Tonight’s program schedule is listed below. All times shown as local – CST. 5:30 PM Call to OrderAlex HornbrookExecutive Director of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee Gavel InThe Honorable Cory Booker United States Senator, New Jersey InvocationSri Rakesh BhattSri Siva Vishnu TempleBishop Leah D. DaughtryThe House…

Democratic National Convention Night Two “A Bold Vision for America’s Future,” August 20, 2024, Chicago, Illinois

Program Schedule: Democratic National Convention Night 2“A Bold Vision for America’s Future” Chicago, IL — This race isn’t just a choice between two candidates. It’s a choice between two very different visions of America. While Donald Trump believes our best days are behind us, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz know the best days lie ahead. Tonight’s program schedule is listed below. All times shown as local – CST. 5:30 PM Call to OrderThe Honorable Jaime R. HarrisonChairman of the Democratic National Committee Gavel InThe Honorable Mitch LandrieuDNC Night 2 Co-Chair and Committee Co-Chair InvocationRabbi Sharon BrousIKARImam Dr. Talib M. ShareefThe…

Select Remarks as Prepared from Secretary Hillary Clinton on Night One of the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Select Remarks as Prepared from Secretary Hillary Clinton on Night One of the 2024 Democratic National Convention CHICAGO — The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) released a selection of excerpts from the remarks of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as prepared for delivery. Secretary Clinton will address the nation tonight, August 19. The theme of Monday’s program is For the People. Excerpts from remarks as prepared for delivery are included below: "The story of my life and the history of our country is that progress is possible. But not guaranteed. We have to fight for it. And never, ever…

Democratic National Convention Night One “For the People,” August 19, 2024, Chicago, Illinois

Program Schedule: Democratic National Convention Night One “For the People” CHICAGO – Tonight’s program schedule is listed below. All times shown as local – CST. 5:15 PM Call to Order Minyon Moore Chair of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee The Honorable Jaime Harrison Chairman of the Democratic National Committee Invocation Cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich Archdiocese of Chicago Land Acknowledgment Zach Pahmahmie Tribal Council Vice-Chairman of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Lorrie Melchior Tribal Council Secretary of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Presentation of Colors Illinois State Police Honor Guard Pledge of Allegiance William Harrison, Age 9 Charles Harrison, Age…

2024 Democratic National Convention Podium Schedule, Monday, August 19, 2024, Chicago, Illinois

2024 Democratic National Convention Podium ScheduleMonday, August 19, 2024Time shown as local – Chicago, Illinois CT Theme: For the People Chicago, IL — While Donald Trump puts himself first, Democrats are fighting for the American people. Vice President Harris has spent her career fighting for the people, and President Biden has exemplified this through his leadership and legacy as a historic president who put the American people’s interests above his own. Tonight’s proceedings will be co-chaired by the Honorable Peggy Flanagan, Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. Later primetime programming will be hosted by Tony Goldwyn. A preview of the programming for…