DNC 2024 News and In-Depth Reporting

CT Democrats hinge hopes on Kamala Harris to make history

Kamala Harris did not mention the historic nature of her candidacy in her speech at the DNC, but it has been top of mind for CT Democrats.

Support for LGBTQ+ politicians is on display at the DNC in Chicago, where Pete Buttigieg spoke to the CT delegation Thursday morning.

Tim Walz had an enthusiastic rooting section in the CT delegation, including U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, a classmate from the election of 2006.

Sen. Chris Murphy’s primetime speech at the DNC focused on border negotiations. Talks about the gun safety bill happened off the main stage.

The soft campaign for CT governor in 2026, or 2030, is an ever-present subtext of the DNC, with several delegates interested in a run.

On the second night of their convention, Democrats sought to turn the page to focus on the excitement of their nominee, Kamala Harris.

Carville told CT’s delegation that winning elections requires a degree of tolerance, patience and perhaps a bit of philosophical flexibility.

Even before the president entered the United Center, Connecticut delegates expressed gratitude that Biden cleared the way for Kamala Harris.

Shays told CT delegates he wanted a candidate who ‘inspires’ him. He believes he found that in Vice President Kamala Harris.

Former CT Sen. Chris Dodd will be in Chicago for President Joe Biden’s speech Monday, supporting a friend whose legacy is intwined with his.

Lawmakers, activists and other CT delegates have a busy schedule of meetings and events at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.