2020 Democratic National Convention
Special Coverage
Milwaukee has defined its own narrative over the past year as the host city for the DNC event. This series of news features explores different elements of that process, particularly as ethnic communities seek a foothold in the economic profits from the event, and a positive identity in the eyes of the country. These stories cover the excitement and uncertainty that the opportunity will bring, and the aspirations of Milwaukee’s modern presentation on the national stage.
Latest Marquette Law School Poll confirms Joe Biden holds steady lead over Trump in Wisconsin
A new Marquette Law School poll of Wisconsin likely voters found that support in the presidential race has changed little since June, with Joe Biden favored by 49 percent and President Donald Trump by 44 percent. Six percent of voters said they will vote for neither,...
A More Perfect Union: DNC Livestream Day 3 August 19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Democratic National Convention held in Milwaukee from August 17 to 20 will mainly take place as a virtual event. The Milwaukee Independent will livestream daily programming from the DNC, which will air from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m....
Keynote Speech: Dr. Jill Biden at the 2020 Democratic National Convention
Former Second Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden’s full remarks as prepared for delivery from night two of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, August 18. Introduction I have always loved the sounds of a classroom. The quiet that sparks with...
Keynote Speech: Bill Clinton at the 2020 Democratic National Convention
Former President of the United States Bill Clinton’s full remarks as prepared for delivery from night two of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, August 18. Good evening. A presidential election is the world’s most important job interview. At the end we hire...
Pandemic Mismanagement: Democrats blame Trump for Virtual DNC and Milwaukee’s economic loss
As Wisconsin Democrats gathered on the morning of August 17 for a “virtual breakfast” to launch a drastically scaled-back Democratic National Convention, they blamed President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic for the convention’s...
Leadership Matters: DNC Livestream Day 2 August 18
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Democratic National Convention held in Milwaukee from August 17 to 20 will mainly take place as a virtual event. The Milwaukee Independent will livestream daily programming from the DNC, which will air from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m....
