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Democrats Plan a Virtual Gathering Democrats Plan a Virtual Gathering
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[Follow our live D.N.C. updates.] [Here’s what you need to know for the second night of the D.N.C.]
We have never, it is safe to say, had a convention like this before.We have never, it is safe to say, had a convention like this before.
With the coronavirus pandemic still raging, it will be almost entirely virtual. Delegates will not be in Milwaukee. The stars of the week, Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Senator Kamala Harris, will deliver their speeches from Wilmington, Del., nearly 700 miles away.With the coronavirus pandemic still raging, it will be almost entirely virtual. Delegates will not be in Milwaukee. The stars of the week, Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Senator Kamala Harris, will deliver their speeches from Wilmington, Del., nearly 700 miles away.
But the important business of the convention — the speeches from Democratic leaders past and present, the adoption of the official Democratic policy platform and, of course, the votes that will turn Mr. Biden from presumptive to official nominee — is still happening, and you can watch it from your couch.But the important business of the convention — the speeches from Democratic leaders past and present, the adoption of the official Democratic policy platform and, of course, the votes that will turn Mr. Biden from presumptive to official nominee — is still happening, and you can watch it from your couch.
Michelle Obama, the former first lady, and Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, the runner-up in the Democratic primary, will headline the first night on Monday. Scroll down for a full list of speakers.Michelle Obama, the former first lady, and Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, the runner-up in the Democratic primary, will headline the first night on Monday. Scroll down for a full list of speakers.
The convention will air from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern time every day, Monday through Thursday. There are several ways to watch:The convention will air from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern time every day, Monday through Thursday. There are several ways to watch:
The Times will stream the full convention every day, accompanied by chat-based live analysis from our reporters and real-time highlights from the speeches.The Times will stream the full convention every day, accompanied by chat-based live analysis from our reporters and real-time highlights from the speeches.
The official livestream will be here. It will also be available on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.The official livestream will be here. It will also be available on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.
ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox News will carry the convention from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night. C-SPAN, CNN, MSNBC and PBS will cover the full two hours each night.ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox News will carry the convention from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night. C-SPAN, CNN, MSNBC and PBS will cover the full two hours each night.
Streams will be available on Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV by searching “Democratic National Convention” or “2020 DNC,” and on Amazon Prime Video by searching “DNC.”Streams will be available on Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV by searching “Democratic National Convention” or “2020 DNC,” and on Amazon Prime Video by searching “DNC.”
The convention will air on AT&T U-verse (channels 212 and 1212) and AT&T DirectTV (channel 201). It will also air on Comcast Xfinity Flex and Comcast X1 (say “DNC” into your voice remote).The convention will air on AT&T U-verse (channels 212 and 1212) and AT&T DirectTV (channel 201). It will also air on Comcast Xfinity Flex and Comcast X1 (say “DNC” into your voice remote).
You can watch on a PlayStation 4 or PSVR through the Littlstar app.You can watch on a PlayStation 4 or PSVR through the Littlstar app.
If you have an Alexa device, you can say “Alexa, play the Democratic National Convention.”If you have an Alexa device, you can say “Alexa, play the Democratic National Convention.”
The lineup for the first night, as announced by the Democratic National Convention Committee, will include an introduction by the actress Eva Longoria, followed by a call to order by Representative Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, the convention chairman. He leads the House Committee on Homeland Security, and has represented Mississippi’s Second Congressional District for more than 25 years.The lineup for the first night, as announced by the Democratic National Convention Committee, will include an introduction by the actress Eva Longoria, followed by a call to order by Representative Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, the convention chairman. He leads the House Committee on Homeland Security, and has represented Mississippi’s Second Congressional District for more than 25 years.
The Rev. Gabriel Salguero, president of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition, will then give an invocation.The Rev. Gabriel Salguero, president of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition, will then give an invocation.
The list of speakers include, in order of appearance:The list of speakers include, in order of appearance:
Representative Gwen Moore of Wisconsin. She is a co-chairwoman of the convention host committee and has represented Milwaukee in Congress for 15 years, including as a former whip of the Congressional Black Caucus.Representative Gwen Moore of Wisconsin. She is a co-chairwoman of the convention host committee and has represented Milwaukee in Congress for 15 years, including as a former whip of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington, D.C.Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington, D.C.
Jamira Burley, a social justice activist; Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot of Chicago; Art Acevedo, the Houston police chief; Derrick Johnson, the N.A.A.C.P. president; and Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, will hold a conversation with Mr. Biden on racial justice.Jamira Burley, a social justice activist; Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot of Chicago; Art Acevedo, the Houston police chief; Derrick Johnson, the N.A.A.C.P. president; and Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, will hold a conversation with Mr. Biden on racial justice.
Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina. He is the highest-ranking Black member of Congress and a hugely influential figure in South Carolina politics, and his endorsement helped lift Mr. Biden to a dominant victory there after losses in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada.Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina. He is the highest-ranking Black member of Congress and a hugely influential figure in South Carolina politics, and his endorsement helped lift Mr. Biden to a dominant victory there after losses in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York. The leader of one of the country’s biggest blue states, he gained national attention this past spring for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, although his response has also drawn criticism.Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York. The leader of one of the country’s biggest blue states, he gained national attention this past spring for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, although his response has also drawn criticism.
Kristin Urquiza, a woman whose father died from the coronavirus.Kristin Urquiza, a woman whose father died from the coronavirus.
Health care workers on the front lines of the pandemic will hold a conversation about the election stakes for the country’s essential medical workers.Health care workers on the front lines of the pandemic will hold a conversation about the election stakes for the country’s essential medical workers.
Sara Gideon, speaker of Maine’s House of Representatives. She is the Democratic nominee to challenge Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, in the fall.Sara Gideon, speaker of Maine’s House of Representatives. She is the Democratic nominee to challenge Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, in the fall.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan. A rising figure in the Democratic Party, she has grown further in prominence for her response to the coronavirus pandemic and was a finalist to be Mr. Biden’s running mate.Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan. A rising figure in the Democratic Party, she has grown further in prominence for her response to the coronavirus pandemic and was a finalist to be Mr. Biden’s running mate.
Christine Whitman, a former Republican governor of New Jersey.Christine Whitman, a former Republican governor of New Jersey.
Meg Whitman, the chief executive of Quibi and a major Republican fund-raiser. A former C.E.O. of Hewlett-Packard, she ran for governor of California as a Republican in 2010.Meg Whitman, the chief executive of Quibi and a major Republican fund-raiser. A former C.E.O. of Hewlett-Packard, she ran for governor of California as a Republican in 2010.
Susan Molinari, the former Republican congresswoman of New York.Susan Molinari, the former Republican congresswoman of New York.
Former Gov. John Kasich of Ohio. He was a Republican presidential candidate in 2016 and opposes President Trump, and his presence is meant to demonstrate bipartisan support for Mr. Biden. Some voters are upset, though, that he is getting more speaking time than progressives like Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York.Former Gov. John Kasich of Ohio. He was a Republican presidential candidate in 2016 and opposes President Trump, and his presence is meant to demonstrate bipartisan support for Mr. Biden. Some voters are upset, though, that he is getting more speaking time than progressives like Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York.
Senator Doug Jones of Alabama. His victory in a 2017 special election in one of the nation’s most conservative states was a huge upset, and he is now the most vulnerable Senate Democrat up for re-election.Senator Doug Jones of Alabama. His victory in a 2017 special election in one of the nation’s most conservative states was a huge upset, and he is now the most vulnerable Senate Democrat up for re-election.
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada. She is the first Latina to serve in the Senate and was an early contender to be Mr. Biden’s running mate, but she chose to withdraw from consideration in May.Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada. She is the first Latina to serve in the Senate and was an early contender to be Mr. Biden’s running mate, but she chose to withdraw from consideration in May.
Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota. She surged to finish third in the New Hampshire primary, then dropped out and endorsed Mr. Biden before Super Tuesday. She was briefly under vice-presidential consideration but urged Mr. Biden to choose a woman of color after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota. She surged to finish third in the New Hampshire primary, then dropped out and endorsed Mr. Biden before Super Tuesday. She was briefly under vice-presidential consideration but urged Mr. Biden to choose a woman of color after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
A number of former 2020 Democratic presidential candidates will discuss why they are supporting Mr. Biden: Ms. Harris, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington, Ms. Klobuchar, Representative Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, former Representative Beto O’Rourke of Texas, Tom Steyer and Andrew Yang.A number of former 2020 Democratic presidential candidates will discuss why they are supporting Mr. Biden: Ms. Harris, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington, Ms. Klobuchar, Representative Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, former Representative Beto O’Rourke of Texas, Tom Steyer and Andrew Yang.
Representative Cedric Richmond of Louisiana, the former chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.Representative Cedric Richmond of Louisiana, the former chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont. The runner-up in the Democratic primary and the leader of the party’s progressive wing, he has a loyal base that Mr. Biden needs to win — and while Mr. Sanders has endorsed Mr. Biden, some of his supporters are reluctant.Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont. The runner-up in the Democratic primary and the leader of the party’s progressive wing, he has a loyal base that Mr. Biden needs to win — and while Mr. Sanders has endorsed Mr. Biden, some of his supporters are reluctant.
Michelle Obama, the former first lady. She delivered one of the most memorable speeches of the 2016 Democratic National Convention, famously declaring, “When they go low, we go high.”Michelle Obama, the former first lady. She delivered one of the most memorable speeches of the 2016 Democratic National Convention, famously declaring, “When they go low, we go high.”
The Rev. Dr. Jerry Young, the 18th president of the National Baptist Convention.The Rev. Dr. Jerry Young, the 18th president of the National Baptist Convention.