The Chronicle will be providing online coverage of the last two days of the 2016 Democratic National Convention, to be held July 25 to July 28 in Philadelphia. Local and national news editor Likhitha Butchireddygari will be recapping major events and reporting the actions of members of the North Carolina Democratic Party, superdelegates and Sanders’ supporters holding protests. Follow @dukechronicle for live-tweeting and photos throughout the event.
The 2016 Democratic National Convention will aim to unite the Democratic party, which remains rifted because Hillary Clinton has had trouble recruiting Sen. Bernie Sanders’ supporters, some of whom remain skeptical despite his recent endorsement of her. A recent CBS News/New York Timespoll has Clinton and Donald Trump tied, and in North Carolina, recent polls have Clinton leading Trump by only two points.
Zack Hawkins, first vice chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, noted that he believes the convention will be an important reflection of the state of the Democratic Party.
“I think that we are on the incline, and the Republican Party is on the decline,” he said.
Hawkins also explained that the location of the convention was a good choice because Pennsylvania leans to the left, but will still be an important battleground state in this election. Philadelphia will be the foreground of much tension among those in the Democratic Party, as the city has already accepted six protest permits from Sanders’ supporters and other organizations. For the full article click here
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