A surprise guest visited Illinois Democrats as they gathered for their first delegation breakfast of Chicago’s Democratic National Convention.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ’ wife Gwen Walz received a standing ovation when she was introduced as a speaker, during a high-energy program that featured addresses from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth, and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker."I can’t think of a better team than Kamala and team," Walz told the crowd. "They’ve been spending their entire career fighting for the middle class.
Duckworth took the podium soon after and recounted how she convinced democratic leaders to bring the convention to a city in a non-swing state."We’re more than just the heartland, we are the heart of our nation," Duckworth said.Duckworth praised the leadership of Pritzker and says party leaders were sold on Chicago as a host because of policies pursued by democrats in the state.
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