On day two of the Democratic National Convention, Nevada’s national delegation held their highly anticipated “Coming Together” Roll Call celebration, where Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz were officially nominated as the Democratic Party’s candidates for President and Vice President of the United States. Over 57 million viewers watched Assembly Majority Leader Sandra Jauregui introduce our delegation by remembering the Nevadans lost in the 1 October shooting, followed by Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno formally delivering Nevada’s delegates to Vice President Kamala Harris.
View the full floor speech HERE.
See more about what Nevadans were up to on day two below:
8NewsNow: Rep. Horsford discusses 2024 elections from the DNC in Chicago
Justin Walker
Key Points:
- Rep. Steven Horsford emphasized the importance of the 2024 elections and voter enthusiasm at the DNC.
- Horsford contrasted the visions of Kamala Harris/Tim Walz with Donald Trump, noting different directions for America. He also praised President Biden for prioritizing the country’s future over personal interests.
- Horsford stressed the need to elect Democrats at all levels
Noticías Telemundo: Qué espera de Harris la demócrata más joven de Nevada en la convención [What Nevada’s youngest Democrat expects from Harris at convention]
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Puntos Clave:
- “Me enamoré de la política, con asegurarme de que había representación no solo para los jóvenes sino también para la comunidad latina”, aseguró en entrevista con Noticias Telemundo Carolyn Salvador Ávila, la delegada demócrata más joven de Nevada en la convención y la primera presidenta latina de College Democrats of America.
- Tiene 20 años y estos son algunos de los temas que espera que la vicepresidenta, Kamala Harris, aborde esta semana en la cita demócrata en Chicago: VIDEO
Crain’s Chicago Business: Malort shots, sliders and skyline views: Inside the DNC party circuit
Greg Hinz
Key Points:
- When President Biden announced he was stepping away from his candidacy, party workers in Nevada shed some tears, but then were excited to get to work for the Harris campaign, said state party chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno, a four-term member of the Nevada General Assembly, representing North Las Vegas.
- “All our elections are tight. But we will be the blue wall (along with Arizona) that brings it home for the White House.”
- Monroe-Moreno is one of seven Black women serving as state party chairs, the highest number in the history of the Association of State Democratic Committees. She, along with chairs from Kansas, Michigan, Georgia, Oklahoma, Oregon and South Carolina, will be honored at a reception Thursday hosted by the Black Political Excellence Fund.
Las Vegas Review-Journal: ‘Fight for the America we believe in’: Obamas urge party unity at DNC
Jessica Hill
Key Points:
- Nevada State Democratic Party Chairwoman, Daniele Monroe Moreno, proudly delivered Nevada’s 49 delegates to Kamala Harris and Tim Walz during the convention
- “Home of the late great Sen. Harry Reid, the only Latina to ever serve in the U.S. Senate, Catherine Cortez Masto, and the first and only women-majority state Legislature,” Nevada State Democratic Party Chairwoman Daniele Monroe-Moreno said. “As Nevada’s first Black woman chair, I proudly deliver the Silver State’s 48 votes to the next president of the United States, Kamala Harris.”
- Barack and Michelle Obama headlined the second night of the convention, calling for unity and urging support for the Harris-Walz ticket
- “The torch has been passed,” the former president said Tuesday night. “Now it’s up to all of us to fight for the America we believe in.”
- The former president also highlighted key issues important to Harris and said they matter to most Americans, like discouraging conflict, protecting the planet from climate change, promoting human rights and defending freedom.
Las Vegas Sun: Nevadans at the DNC: Young Democrats make waves at convention, hope to keep Harris surging to election win
Haajrah Gilani, Ayden Runnels
Key Points:
- Growing up in a politically active immigrant household, Carolyn Salvador-Avila was disinterested in politics as a pre-teen. Her introduction into politics began by helping her mother with tasks for the Chilean American Association.
- Salvador-Avila is the president of the College Democrats of America, representing over 100,000 university students.
- Carolyn Salvador Avila, a Las Vegas resident and president of the national College Democrats group spoke alongside High School Democrats President Annika Krovi on Tuesday during the Youth Council meeting at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Young voters have flocked to the Harris-Walz campaign in recent weeks, with the vice president polling over 20 points better than her opponent, former President Donald Trump, according to a Times/Siena poll.
- “Sometimes I do come across some people that maybe are like, ‘Hey, I see a lot of the coconut stuff, but I’m not really getting that next step,’” Salvador Avila said. “When they hear about what Kamala Harris and Tim Walz think about certain policy issues, then it kind of helps us get that vote a little bit more solidified.”
- Nevada delegates have also pointed out the mobility they noticed ahead of the convention and in their communities. It’s something Erica Roth, a convention delegate and Nevada Assembly candidate said that she has witnessed firsthand — citing the influx of youths as one of the driving forces for a shift of attitude and energy within the party.
The Nevadan: Nevada DNC delegate: Harris and Walz will fight for organized labor
Casey Harrison
Key Points:
- Las Vegas resident Matt Kimball, originally from Maryland, moved to Southern Nevada over 15 years ago and earned a political science degree from UNLV in 2008. Despite his education, he gravitated toward odd jobs that fueled Las Vegas’ entertainment scene.
- Matt Kimball is a Delegate for Nevada at the DNC this year and will pledge support for Kamala Harris, marking his second DNC participation.
- Kimball’s support is driven by a long history of volunteering for Democratic campaigns, including Barack Obama and Harry Reid, and excitement about Harris’ nomination as the first Asian American at the top of the ticket for a major political party.
- Kimball emphasized strong labor support for the Harris-Walz ticket, with key endorsements from major unions.
- The DNC featured leaders like UAW President Shawn Fain, who praised Harris as a champion of the working class, contrasting her with Trump’s anti-labor stance.
Tune in later today, Wednesday the 21st to see Nevada U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto deliver remarks on the DNC stage at 8 PM CT / 6 PM PST!
If you missed Monday, you can find it HERE.
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