{"id":1046665,"date":"2024-08-26T09:22:48","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T13:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/democrats.org\/?p=1046665"},"modified":"2024-08-26T09:22:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T13:22:49","slug":"icymi-democrats-from-across-the-country-came-together-to-organize-energize-and-mobilize-at-delegation-breakfasts-across-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/democrats.org\/news\/icymi-democrats-from-across-the-country-came-together-to-organize-energize-and-mobilize-at-delegation-breakfasts-across-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"ICYMI: Democrats from Across the Country Came Together to Organize, Energize, and Mobilize at Delegation Breakfasts Across Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"1046667\" src=\"https:\/\/democrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/unnamed-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1046667\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" data-id=\"1046669\" src=\"https:\/\/democrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/unnamed-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1046669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/democrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/unnamed-5.jpg 512w, https:\/\/democrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/unnamed-5.jpg?resize=300,169 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"394\" data-id=\"1046668\" src=\"https:\/\/democrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/unnamed-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1046668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/democrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/unnamed-6.jpg 860w, https:\/\/democrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/unnamed-6.jpg?resize=300,137 300w, https:\/\/democrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/unnamed-6.jpg?resize=768,352 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Every morning during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Democrats from across the country came together to organize, strategize, and mobilize to elect Vice President Harris and Governor Walz this November at Delegation Breakfasts across Chicago. Democratic state delegations transformed morning breakfasts into rallying and organizing opportunities, including programing with some of the parties most energizing Democratic leaders \u2013 including vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, senators, governors, members of Congress, local elected officials, and more \u2013 to speak to the issues that matter most in this election and Democrats\u2019 plan to run a campaign fueled by hope and joy against Donald Trump\u2019s backwards agenda for America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Find some of the coverage below:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>National<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2024\/08\/24\/breakfast-club-democratic-hopefuls\/74919944007\/\">USA Today<\/a>: \u201cOver their coffee, eggs and pastries, Democrats heard from the likes of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and California Rep. Ro Khanna\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt a Tuesday breakfast for South Carolina\u2019s delegation, sweat dripped from Booker\u2019s brow as he delivered a compelling performance. The New Jersey senator spoke passionately about a letter the vice president asked him to write to a young Black woman in his life when Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c\u2018And so South Carolina, right now, I&#8217;m going to summon the spirit of Kamala Harris on that fateful day, and I&#8217;m going to ask you in this room right now to write your letter with 70 plus days left,\u2019 he shouted. [&#8230;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFrom the young to the old, excitement over breakfast speakers was driving turnout to the sometimes ho-hum events.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/politics\/archive\/2024\/08\/blue-wall-democrats-kamala-harris\/679548\/\">The Atlantic:<\/a> \u201c\u2018Let me just say, in conclusion,\u2019 former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told the Michigan delegation at the convention yesterday morning. \u2018No pressure: The future of the nation is riding on you.\u2019 [&#8230;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt a breakfast meeting of the Pennsylvania delegation that kicked off convention week in Chicago on Monday, speakers talked about defending the Blue Wall across Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin against Trump as urgently as characters in Game of Thrones would discuss fortifying the Wall in the north against the White Walkers. [&#8230;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt the Pennsylvania breakfast, Whitmer told the delegates: \u2018Josh [Shapiro] and I and Tony [Evers] are talking about a Blue Wall strategy. The three of us together, in all three of our states, turning out the voters, getting people pumped up, educating people.\u2019 If they can celebrate victory after that effort, she said, it will mean they can \u2018say \u2018Madam President\u2019 for the first time in the history of this country.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/politics\/archive\/2024\/08\/pete-buttigieg-dnc-media\/679611\/\">The Atlantic<\/a>: \u201cButtigieg plowed through more than 30 TV, radio, and TikTok appearances over the course of 96 hours in Chicago, along with 30 speeches to constituent groups (veterans, mayors, students), <strong>12 sets of remarks to delegation breakfasts, <\/strong>dozens of scheduled and unscheduled drop-bys and meet and greets with various dignitaries and appendages, and one prime-time address on Wednesday night.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/08\/22\/us\/politics\/cory-booker-new-jersey-democratic-convention.html\">New York Times<\/a>: \u201cConvention Insider: Cory Booker Never Stops\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Connecticut&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctinsider.com\/politics\/article\/chris-murphy-future-leaders-dnc-19661128.php\">CT Insider<\/a>: \u201cRising stars at DNC sought audience with Connecticut delegates over breakfast\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/politics\/2024\/08\/21\/leaders-at-dnc-excited-by-school-board-race-wins-in-florida-primary\/\">News4Jax<\/a>: \u201cLeaders at DNC excited by school board race wins in Florida primary\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2024\/08\/19\/florida-delegates-at-dnc-say-jacksonville-electing-deegan-as-mayor-shows-the-tide-is-turning\/\">News4Jax<\/a>: \u201cFlorida delegates at DNC say Jacksonville electing Deegan as mayor shows \u2018the tide is turning\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickorlando.com\/results-2024\/2024\/08\/19\/governors-of-battleground-states-encourage-florida-delegates-at-democratic-national-convention\/\">Click Orlando<\/a>: \u201cGovernors of battleground states encourage Florida delegates at Democratic National Convention\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/floridaphoenix.com\/briefs\/florida-dems-say-support-for-abortion-rights-ballot-measure-will-help-drive-harris-votes\/\">Florida Phoenix<\/a>: \u201cFlorida Dems say support for abortion rights ballot measure will help drive Harris votes\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tampabay.com\/news\/florida-politics\/elections\/2024\/08\/19\/wasserman-schultz-rouses-florida-delegates-democratic-national-convention\/\">Tampa Bay Times<\/a>: \u201cWasserman Schultz rouses Florida delegates at Democratic National Convention\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Georgia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiarecorder.com\/2024\/08\/20\/georgia-delegation-drawing-attention-from-national-democratic-leaders-at-dnc\/\">Georgia Recorder<\/a>: \u201cGeorgia delegation drawing attention from national Democratic leaders at DNC\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theatlantavoice.com\/dnc-day-2-warnocks-speech-fires-up-georgia-and-national-dem-leadership\/\">Atlanta Voice<\/a>: \u201cIt\u2019s the honor of my life to represent Georgia\u201d: Senator Warnock\u2019s speech fires up Georgia and National Dem leadership<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Illinois<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inquirer.com\/politics\/election\/josh-shapiro-dnc-pennsylvania-20240821.html\">Chicago Tribune<\/a>: \u201cOn busy first morning of DNC, Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to Illinois, Pennsylvania and Florida delegations\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyherald.com\/20240819\/nation-and-world-politics\/positive-energy-democratic-stars-mingle-with-illinois-delegates\/\">Daily Herald<\/a>: \u201c\u2018Positive energy\u2019: Democratic stars mingle with Illinois delegates\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs a host of VIPs popped into the Illinois contingent\u2019s breakfast Monday, local delegates at the Democratic National Convention said they are energized about the election but victory is not a given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c\u2018Are you fired up?\u2019 Gov. J.B. Pritzker asked the crowd at The Royal Sonesta hotel in downtown Chicago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201c\u2018Here in the land of Lincoln, the birthplace of Hillary Clinton, the home state of Barack Obama, we are launching our federal candidates for president and vice president for a victory \u2014 so in just 78 days we get to say the two words we\u2019ve been waiting to say for 248 years, \u2018Madam President,\u2019 Pritzker said.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/capitolnewsillinois.com\/NEWS\/as-dnc-opens-in-chicago-state-leaders-tout-illinois-as-a-model-of-democratic-success\">Capitol News Illinois<\/a>: \u201cAs DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a \u2018model of Democratic success\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbez.org\/politics\/2024\/08\/19\/illinois-delegation-dnc-meetings-kick-off-with-fiery-speeches-and-cat-puns\">WBEZ<\/a>: \u201cIllinois delegation DNC meetings kick off with fiery speeches \u2026 and cat puns\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/news\/dnc-chicago-tim-walz-wife-address-illinois-democrats\">Fox 32<\/a>: \u201cDNC in Chicago: Tim Walz\u2019 wife makes surprise address to Illinois Democrats\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/local\/chicago\/2024\/08\/19\/gwen-walz-illinois-delegation-breakfast\">Axios Chicago<\/a>: \u201cGwen Walz headlines first day of Illinois delegation breakfast\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chicago.suntimes.com\/2024-democratic-national-convention\/2024\/08\/19\/jb-pritzker-third-term-governor-illinois\">Chicago Sun-Times<\/a>: \u201cGov. JB Pritzker teases 3rd term as Illinois governor during DNC event\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/chicago\/news\/mayor-brandon-johnson-dnc-illinois-delegates-breakfast\/\">CBS News<\/a>: \u201cMayor Brandon Johnson speaks to Illinois delegates at DNC for first time\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbez.org\/government-politics\/dnc-2024\/2024\/08\/22\/as-the-democratic-national-convention-comes-to-a-close-illinois-politicians-gear-up-to-campaign\">WBEZ<\/a>: \u201cAs the Democratic National Convention comes to a close, Illinois politicians gear up to campaign\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/video\/1505217\">Fox 32<\/a>: \u201cDick Durbin takes on JD Vance at DNC breakfast in Chicago\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/illinois\/article_59dd1176-60c2-11ef-bec6-23ca497f2cf1.html\">The Center Square<\/a>: \u201cVIDEO: Illinois Dems call for regional campaign push in swing states\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kansas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kyma.com\/decision-2024\/2024\/08\/21\/arizona-governor-katie-hobb-speaks-at-kansas-democratic-delegation-breakfast\/\">KYMA<\/a>: \u201cArizona Governor Katie Hobb speaks at Kansas Democratic Delegation breakfast\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Michigan&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/picture-gallery\/media\/photo\/2024\/08\/21\/michigan-democratic-party-delegation-breakfast-at-the-dnc-in-chicago\/74891528007\/\">The Detroit News<\/a>:<strong> \u201c<\/strong>Michigan Democratic Party delegation breakfast at the DNC in Chicago\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/news\/politics\/2024\/08\/21\/michigan-presidential-election-democratic-national-convention-kamala-harris-donald-trump\/74844450007\/\">The Detroit News<\/a>: <strong>\u201cMichigan&#8217;s importance in presidential race in focus at Democratic convention\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/michiganadvance.com\/2024\/08\/21\/dems-tell-michigan-dnc-delegates-they-get-the-great-lakes-state\/\">Michigan Advance<\/a>: \u201cDems tell Michigan DNC delegates they get the Great Lakes State\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/michiganadvance.com\/2024\/08\/22\/stabenow-hailed-as-paving-way-for-harris-to-get-elected\/\">Michigan Advance<\/a>: \u201cStabenow hailed as paving way for Harris to get elected\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minnesota<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox9.com\/news\/gov-walz-offers-sweet-marthas-cookies-dnc-delegates-support\">Fox 9<\/a>: \u201cGov. Walz offers Sweet Martha\u2019s Cookies to DNC delegates for support\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forward.com\/fast-forward\/647115\/tim-walz-surprise-visit-minnesota-delegation-breakfast-jewish\/\">Forward<\/a>: \u201cTim Walz\u2019s surprise visit to Minnesota delegation breakfast encourages Dems, Jewish members\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startribune.com\/tim-walz-speech-at-the-dnc-has-minnesota-democrats-riding-high\/601127887\">Star Tribune<\/a>: \u201cAt the end of the DNC, Minnesotan delegates thrilled with the ticket\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nevada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewjournal.com\/news\/politics-and-government\/cortez-masto-talks-up-harris-nevadas-importance-in-dnc-speech-3144940\/amp\/\">Las Vegas Review Journal<\/a>: \u201cCortez Masto talks up Harris, Nevada\u2019s importance in DNC speech\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.c-span.org\/video\/?537911-1\/maryland-illinois-governors-speak-dnc-nevada-delegate-breakfast\">C-SPAN<\/a>: \u201cMaryland and Illinois Governors Speak at DNC Nevada Delegate Breakfast\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Hampshire&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonglobe.com\/2024\/08\/22\/nation\/dnc-breakfast-new-hampshire-democratic-rising-stars\/\">Boston Globe<\/a>: \u201cAt the Democratic National Convention, breakfast isn\u2019t just bacon and eggs\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wmur.com\/article\/walz-dnc-new-hampshire-delegation-shapiro-82124\/61940343\">WMUR<\/a>: \u201cPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visits NH delegation as Walz set to take DNC stage\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wmur.com\/article\/buttigieg-new-hampshire-delegates-dnc-81924\/61918033\">WMUR<\/a>: \u201cButtigieg speaks to New Hampshire delegates on first day of Democratic National Convention\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wmur.com\/article\/klobuchar-speaks-to-new-hampshire-delegation\/61929319\">WMUR<\/a>: \u201cKlobuchar speaks to New Hampshire delegation\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>North Carolina&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2024\/08\/20\/michigan-governor-gretchen-whitmer-gets-rock-star-adoration-from-democratic-delegates-dnc\/74872303007\/\">Detroit Free Press<\/a>: \u201cGov. Gretchen Whitmer a &#8216;rock star&#8217; in Chicago as she revs up Democratic delegates\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c\u2018North Carolina, my goodness!\u2019 Whitmer roared, bounding to the podium. \u2018We&#8217;ve got to win this race!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New York<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityandstateny.com\/politics\/2024\/08\/new-york-breakfast-showcases-importance-delegation-dncs-first-day\/398898\/\">City and State<\/a>: \u201cNew York breakfast showcases importance of delegation at DNC\u2019s first day\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNew York Democrats kicked off the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with a delegate breakfast focused on messages of unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTop leaders in the state, including Gov. Kathy Hochul, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke Monday morning to set the stage for the convention. They sought to rally support for Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party\u2019s national and state agenda. \u2018This is one happy, unified convention,\u2019 Schumer said while addressing delegates. \u2018It\u2019s amazing. Everywhere you go, people have a smile on their face because we know that we have the right ticket, the right programs, the right values.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/prospect.org\/politics\/2024-08-19-dnc-breakfast-bites-new-york-delegates-schumer-jeffries\/\">The American Prospect<\/a>: \u201cBreakfast Bites: New York Delegates Hear From Schumer, Jeffries\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pennsylvania&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inquirer.com\/politics\/election\/tim-walz-pennsylvania-dnc-20240819.html\">Philadelphia Inquirer<\/a>: \u201cTim Walz makes surprise appearance at Pa. delegation breakfast on DNC\u2019s first day\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennlive.com\/elections\/2024\/08\/shapiro-tells-pa-delegates-at-democratic-national-convention-lets-get-it-done.html\">PennLive<\/a>:<strong> \u201cStanding before the Pennsylvania delegation gathered for the Democratic National Convention, Gov. Josh Shapiro on Monday delivered a fiery speech to encourage his party leaders to make an all-out effort to help elect Vice President Kamala Harris as the nation\u2019s next president.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/penncapital-star.com\/election-2024\/shapiro-walz-and-mcclinton-rally-pennsylvania-democrats-at-dnc-in-chicago\/\">Pennsylvania Capital-Star<\/a>: \u201cShapiro, Walz and McClinton rally Pennsylvania Democrats at DNC in Chicago\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/penncapital-star.com\/election-2024\/cherelle-parker-and-pete-buttigieg-rally-pennsylvania-delegates-at-dnc\/\">Pennsylvania Capital Star<\/a>: \u201cCherelle Parker and Pete Buttigieg rally Pennsylvania delegates at DNC\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/live-updates\/2024\/08\/19\/dnc-live-updates-coverage\/walz-crashes-pa-breakfast-00174573\">Politico<\/a>: \u201cVice presidential candidate Tim Walz shows up at Pennsylvania&#8217;s breakfast\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inquirer.com\/politics\/election\/josh-shapiro-donald-trump-antisemitism-dnc-20240819.html\">Philadelphia Inquirer<\/a>: \u201cJosh Shapiro says he\u2019s \u2018not going to be lectured by Donald Trump\u2019 on antisemitism\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lancasteronline.com\/news\/politics\/lancaster-county-and-other-pa-delegates-receive-warm-welcome-at-democratic-national-convention\/article_5f021122-5f34-11ef-a3d6-ff18e9feb704.html\">Lancaster Online<\/a>: \u201cLancaster County and other Pa. delegates receive warm welcome at Democratic National Convention\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/decision-2024\/gov-beshear-sen-doug-jones-texas-democrats-delegate-breakfast\/3624661\/\">NBC 5<\/a>: \u201cGov. Beshear, Sen. Doug Jones speak to Texas Democrats about winning in the South\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/spectrumlocalnews.com\/tx\/south-texas-el-paso\/news\/2024\/08\/21\/turn-texas-blue-dnc-democrats\">Spectrum News<\/a>: \u201cAt Democratic National Convention, Texans talk efforts to turn Lone Star State blue\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expressnews.com\/politics\/article\/san-antonio-ron-nirenberg-dnc-19664676.php\">San Antonio Express-News<\/a>: \u201cMayor Nirenberg takes shots at Republicans in DNC speech: \u2018Keep your clown out of our White House\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/politics\/lone-star-politics\/democratic-party-platform-texas-issues\/3625922\/\">NBC 5<\/a>: \u201cDemocratic Party platform touches on big Texas issues\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kens5.com\/article\/news\/local\/mayor-nirenberg-chicago-texas-delegation-dnc-democtas-san-antonio-texas-election\/273-02107f2c-7336-4390-bbcc-6c96baad292a\">KENS 5<\/a>: \u201cIn Chicago for DNC, Nirenberg hopeful that Democratic momentum will carry through to Texas races\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wisconsin&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wisconsinexaminer.com\/2024\/08\/19\/we-can-sleep-when-were-dead-walz-rallies-wisconsin-sprint-to-election-day\/\">Wisconsin Examiner<\/a>: \u201c\u2018We can sleep when we\u2019re dead\u2019: Walz rallies Wisconsin sprint to Election Day\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmj4.com\/america-votes\/wisconsin-delegates-surprised-by-gov-tim-walz-at-democratic-national-convention-day-1-breakfast\">TMJ4<\/a>: \u201cWisconsin delegates surprised by Gov. 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