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In this episode of Informed Voices, we dive into the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, highlighted vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris as a pivotal figure for the US, while critiquing the previous Trump administration. Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth voiced concerns about potential restrictions on in vitro fertilization if Republicans return to power. Maryland Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks defended Harris’s prosecutorial record, contrasting it with Trump's approach. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker echoed this defense, emphasizing the Democratic Party’s achievements and linking them to Harris’s Illinois roots. The evening's message was one of unity, urging active engagement and support for Harris’s candidacy and the Democratic vision for the future.
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