Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezThe Hill’s Campaign Report: LIVE: Trump from Gettysburg | The many unknowns of 2020 | Omar among those facing primary challengesMichelle Obama, Sanders, Kasich to be featured on first night of Democratic convention: reportDemocratic convention lineup to include Ocasio-Cortez, Clinton, Warren: reportsMORE (D-N.Y.) will speak at the virtual Democratic National Convention, CNN confirmed, after it was initially unclear whether or not she would have a slot.
The first-term New York congresswoman and progressive standard-bearer will speak next Tuesday, the network reported. Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s Campaign Report: LIVE: Trump from Gettysburg | The many unknowns of 2020 | Omar among those facing primary challengesTrump’s personality is as much a problem as his performance Sierra Club endorses Biden for president MORE (I-Vt.), for whom Ocasio-Cortez served as a prominent surrogate, is also set to address the convention on Monday.
After Sanders exited the race, Ocasio-Cortez co-chaired a climate task force developed as part of Sanderss and former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenTrump says he is ‘seriously’ considering a capital gains tax cutWhy Joe Biden is in troubleHarris favored as Biden edges closer to VP pickMOREs unity commission. The task forces recommendations formed the basis for much of the Democratic Partys 2020 environmental platform.
Ocasio-Cortez will be one of several prominent Latinx officials speaking at the virtual event. Democratic officials told CNN that former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian CastroJulian CastroThe Memo: Trump team pounces on Biden gaffesGoya fury underscores Biden need to attract Latino supportTrump tweets his support for Goya Foods amid boycottMORE, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamMichelle Lynn Lujan GrishamCuomo to serve as National Association of Governors chairBiden: I’ll have a running mate picked next weekThe Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Rep. Angie Craig says we need an equitable distribution plan for an eventual vaccine that reaches all communities; Moderna vaccine enters phase 3 trial in US today MORE (D) and Sen. Catherine Cortez MastoCatherine Marie Cortez MastoSenate Democrats demand answers on migrant child trafficking during pandemicOVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump signs major conservation bill into law | Senate votes to confirm Energy’s No. 2 official | Trump Jr. expresses opposition to Pebble Mine projectSenate votes to confirm Energy’s No. 2 officialMORE (D-Nev.) are also set to speak.
“Latinos are an integral part of the fabric of this nation, which is why we are making significant efforts to ensure Latino voices and experiences are highlighted throughout the Democratic National Convention,” said Julie Chávez Rodriguez, a senior adviser to the Biden campaign. “Latino voters are critical to our path to victory, and as we continue to make our case for Vice President Biden, we will keep investing in reaching out to Latino voters and uplifting individual stories to showcase the diversity and experiences of Latinos throughout the country.”
The theme of the Aug. 17-20 convention is set to be Uniting America, with the Democratic Party highlighting support for Biden, its presumptive nominee, from both moderates and figures on the partys left flank who supported Sanders. The first-night lineup of former Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R), Sanders and former first lady Michelle ObamaMichelle LeVaughn Robinson ObamaJill Biden says she plans to continue teaching if she becomes first ladyMichelle Obama, Sanders, Kasich to be featured on first night of Democratic convention: reportDemocratic convention lineup to include Ocasio-Cortez, Clinton, Warren: reportsMORE is also intended to highlight a broad ideological cross-section backing Biden.
The CNN report comes days after Politico reported that Democrats were split on how prominent a role to give Ocasio-Cortez. Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell (D), a close Biden confidant, told the publication he believed the partys progressive wing was already sufficiently represented by Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenOvernight Health Care: Nearly 100,000 children tested positive for coronavirus over two weeks last month | Democrats deny outreach to Trump since talks collapsed | California public health chief quits suddenlyOn The Money: Administration defends Trump executive orders | CBO reports skyrocketing deficit | Government pauses Kodak loan pending reviewHarris favored as Biden edges closer to VP pickMORE (D-Mass), who is expected to speak on Wednesday.read more
Ocasio-Cortez to speak at Democratic convention
