In just under 100 days, the opening gavel will sound at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, kickstarting a critical step in our democratic process. That gavel won't just be symbolic, it will mark a pivotal moment for our party, our nation, and our future—a moment where Democrats from across the country will gather in Chicago to make history, celebrate our accomplishments, and renominate the Biden-Harris ticket.
As the countdown to the convention begins in earnest, all eyes are now turning to Chicago. The city is preparing to welcome tens of thousands of visitors this August, and we're grateful that so many are working in lockstep to ensure this convention is a win for the city, the state, and the nation. We're confident that when the world tunes into the convention this summer, they'll see the strength, unity, and diversity that underpins the Democratic Party.
Across the country, Democrats are rallying behind the Biden-Harris ticket and preparing to re-nominate President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris this August. That widespread support isn't a coincidence—it's thanks to President Biden's investments in our party infrastructure. Democrats from all 50 states and the U.S. territories are working together to protect and expand the progress we've made over the last four years. This coordination has put our party in a position of strength entering this critical election, allowing us to focus on the work required to build a convention that will bring the story of the party and the president to the American people.
It's a stark difference from the story of revenge and retribution that will be seen when Republicans descend on Milwaukee for Donald Trump's convention in July. The GOP is embroiled in chaos and controversy, and that turbulence is reflected from the RNC all the way down. Republican state parties are strapped for cash, fighting internal wars, and struggling to build the infrastructure necessary to win over voters. Donald Trump's extremism has pushed the party to the fringe, ostracizing moderate and Independent voters and leaving him with a weak, divided party that can't stand up to Joe Biden's broad coalition of support.
When the world turns to Chicago in August, we'll remind them exactly what's on the line. We've lived through one Trump presidency, and communities across the country are still living with the devastating fallout of his extremism and failed leadership. With Trump now promising to be a dictator on day one and threatening to roll back the progress we've made under President Biden, the fate of our democracy is hanging in the balance. The convention team will use every moment of the next few months to make sure every single American knows what's at stake this November.
Chicago is the perfect place for us to bring this story to the American people. The city has a long track record of hosting safe and successful large-scale events, including the 2012 NATO Summit and 1996 Democratic National Convention. This year's DNC will be no different. With its rich history, diverse culture, and iconic neighborhoods, we're confident that our convention won't just be a success for the party and the president—it will be a boon for local businesses and communities.
As we enter the final sprint to the convention, Democrats are focused on a singular mission: bringing the story of our party and president to Americans. When we come together as Democrats for our first in-person convention in eight years, we'll tell the story of the Biden-Harris administration's unprecedented track record of accomplishments and set the stage for the future. We will build on the success of our virtual convention in 2020, and pull in more Americans than ever before, no matter where they are. In August, we will carry out the vital business of democracy, stop Trump once again, and show the country how President Biden will keep moving us forward.
Alex Hornbrook is the executive director of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee in Chicago.
The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.
