DNC’s dramatic Day One

Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln

Aug 20, 2024 View in browser   By Shia Kapos Good Tuesday morning, Illinois. It's a little too early in the week to be tired, but here we are. CONVENTION ZONE President Joe Biden speaks during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. | Francis Chung/POLITICO IT WAS PURE JOY for Democrats at the United Center on Monday, as they celebrated President Joe Biden and leapt to their feet in surprise when presidential nominee Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance. There were tears, too, as Biden gave what’s likely his last big political speech. It wasn’t exactly a farewell. But a chapter was decidedly closed in the president’s storied career. Big names were in the House: Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison — and 2024 Convention Chair Minyon Moore, a Chicago native, gaveled in the gathering. Hillary Clinton, another Illinois gal, was in the spotlight. The Rev. Jesse Jackson was honored 40 years after making a historic run for president. And Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed the delegates. “As a Black man raising a Black girl on the West Side of Chicago, I know that my daughter will see not only a reflection of herself in the White House, but our deepest American values,” he said in his speech. The show ran long, though Biden didn’t seem to mind. The Illinois delegation was revved up with Congressman Mike Quigley, left, the governor's chief of staff Anne Caprara and lobbyist Liz Brown-Reeves in front on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at the United Center. | Shia Kapos/POLITICO Outside the arena, thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters — one organizer put the number at 12,000 — rallied and marched peacefully within sight and sound of the arena. Out in front: Alds. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez and Byron Sigcho-Lopez helped lead the march. The group also had a surprise guest: Independent presidential candidate Cornel West, who talked about his campaign, read it here. Separate from the organized march, agitators pushed in some fencing along the convention's outer perimeter near the United Center. It forced officials to close the nearby entrance — and in turn delayed hundreds of delegates from entering the convention hall. At least four protesters were taken into custody, via ABC 7. Out and about: Earlier, we stopped by the Illinois delegation breakfast, where Gov. JB Pritzker kicked off a program that included a surprise guest: Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz, who gave a shout out to the educators in the room at the Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown hotel, including Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates. Walz endeared herself to the Illinois crowd, sharing that she and her sisters and their husbands all come to Chicago to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Who knew? Also revving up the morning crowd: House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Sen. Cory Booker and labor leader Terry O’Sullivan. TONIGHT: We’ll hear from former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama and Sen. Tammy Duckworth. BREAKING: Former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger has made it official, telling his followers this morning in an email that he has accepted an invitation to speak at the convention on Thursday. “Although I’m a Republican, accepting the invitation was an easy choice for me,” he wrote. SIDE NOTE: During the Illinois breakfast meeting, Pritzker hinted at a third term, saying his wife, MK Pritzker, would be the decider. “I'm not suggesting that I want to try to beat Jim Thompson's 14-year record. My wife's not here, and I don't want anybody talking to her about this, but she is my term limit. So, if all of you want to talk to her and convince her one way or another, by the way, you're welcome to do that." MORE HEADLINES Biden got the lovefest he wanted. He just had to drop out first, by POLITICO’s Jonathan Lemire and Eli Stokols Biden makes a forceful ase against Trump, by POLITICO’s Myah Ward Sen. Dick Durbin calls Trump a ‘bad boss.’ Former Chicago Bulls star Steve Kerr also speaks at DNC, by the Tribune’s Dan Petrella Hillary Clinton gets her Trump revenge moment, by POLITICO’s Lisa Kashinsky Congresswoman Lauren Underwood attacked Trump for his record on Covid. Watch her speech here. ... Underwood is scheduled to appear on “The Daily Show” tonight. Brian Wallach, diagnosed with ALS in 2017 and given six months to live, delivers powerful message in support of Harris, by the Independent’s Mike Bedigan Thousands March outside DNC, by the Block Club’s Quinn Myers and Mack Liederman Gaza protesters unfurled a banner just as Biden started speaking, via the Sun-Times’ Mitchell Armentrout Republican activist Charlie Kirk clashes with Democrat in video from inside DNC, via the Sun-Times Comptroller Susana Mendoza showed her excitement for Hillary Clinton. Pic! If you are Lauren Underwood, Playbook would like to hear from you. Email: skapos@politico.com   Follow ongoing storylines on how the election will shape policy debates beyond 2024. Our nonpartisan insights prepared our subscribers to navigate a changed political landscape. Learn more about POLITICO Pro.     WHERE'S JB Speaking at breakfast meetings for the North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada and New Hampshire Democratic delegations — Speaking tonight at the Democratic National Convention. WHERE's BRANDON At Daley Plaza at 1 p.m. for the Great Lakes First Nations Indigenous People’s water map event — At 155 West Kinzie Street at 4:15 p.m. for the American Business Immigrant Coalition Here to Work celebration and reception. Where's Toni Around town for the convention. Have a tip, suggestion, birthday, new job or (heaven forbid) a complaint? Email: skapos@politico.com THE STATEWIDES — New school year, new laws: See how your child's classroom will look different this year, by the State Journal-Register’s Patrick M. Keck — 89 faculty, staff lose jobs: What led to Western Illinois University's most recent cuts, by the Rockford Register Star’s Tilly Robinson — In Cairo, massive 3D printer provides affordable housing hope, by Capitol News’ Molly Parker   SUBSCRIBE TO GLOBAL PLAYBOOK: Don’t miss out on POLITICO’s Global Playbook, our newsletter taking you inside pivotal discussions at the most influential gatherings in the world. Suzanne Lynch delivers the world's elite and influential moments directly to you. Stay in the global loop. SUBSCRIBE NOW.     Reader Digest We asked what makes a political convention a success. Bill Cameron: “When police resist the temptation to beat protesters who provoke them.” Jim Lyons: “When the party comes out united. The 1976 RNC and the 1980 DNC didn't.” James Scalzitti: “When they inspire the TV viewers, whether they’re 12-years-old, 20 or 60, to take pride in themselves and work toward making this nation better and fairer for all. For me, it was the keynotes from Mario Cuomo and Barack Obama.” NEXT QUESTION: Did you ever meet a friend forever at a convention? Email skapos@politico.com THE NATIONAL TAKE — ‘The banks have won’: Fed, regulators at impasse over capital rule overhaul, by POLITICO’s Michael Stratford and Victoria Guida — ‘Now We Know We’re Going to Win’: Democratic Delegates Breathe With Relief, by POLITICO’s Michael Kruse — Trump tries to stay on message during his DNC counterprogramming, by POLITICO’s Natalie Allison TRIVIA MONDAY’s ANSWER: Tim Hall, a former state rep from Dwight, was elected as a Walter Mondale delegate to the 1984 Democratic National Convention in San Francisco but didn’t go because he couldn't afford the trip. TODAY’s QUESTION: What political convention was held in two different cities? HAPPY BIRTHDAY Congressman Brad Schneider, White House Communications Director Ben LaBolt, Rise Strategy Group CEO and partner Tarrah Cooper Wright, Save the Children U.S. Head of Data Dessa Gypalo, PSP Partners External Affairs Managing Director Jim Hock, SouthSide Strategic Advisors CEO Pat Collier IV, Higher Glyphs Content Group CEO Shannon Travis, Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism Program Coordinator Lindsay Shaw and WTTW reporter Heather Cherone. -30-   Follow us on Twitter Shia Kapos @shiakapos   Subscribe to the POLITICO Playbook family Playbook  |  Playbook PM  |  California Playbook  |  Florida Playbook  |  Illinois Playbook  |  Massachusetts Playbook  |  New Jersey Playbook  |  New York Playbook  |  Ottawa Playbook  |  Brussels Playbook  |  London Playbook View all our political and policy newsletters Follow us

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