Protests threaten to overshadow DNC
Posted on AllSides August 19th, 2024
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Tens of thousands of activists are expected to protest in Chicago this week, threatening to overshadow the Democratic National Convention as the party looks to rally around its newly minted presidential ticket.
Many of the protesters will be there to voice anger over the Biden administration’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war. In recent days, they have started to turn their attention to Vice President Harris, the new Democratic presidential nominee, interrupting her at multiple rallies.
The large number of demonstrators anticipated in the city has already evoked comparisons to the...