Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has deployed 250 members of the state’s National Guard to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. The guard is on standby to act as military police, although it is not expected that they will need to be used for serious situations. Meanwhile, pro-Palestinian protesters are gathering outside the convention in Union Park, calling for an end to aid to Israel. No violence has been reported at the protests, with police actively deterring misbehavior.
Inside the convention, speeches by Hillary Clinton and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are anticipated to address the issue of Gaza. The Biden-Harris campaign faces challenges according to surveys conducted by the liberal nonprofit Future Forward, showing a tight race in key states like Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro denies that antisemitism played a role in Harris not choosing him as her running mate.
The issue of a ceasefire in Gaza has become a significant point of contention within the Democratic party, with protests in Chicago expected to draw tens of thousands of participants. The Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago, with a focus on uniting various factions within the party in preparation for the upcoming election.
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