Democratic National Convention Kicks Off Today

Former First Lady Michelle Obama to Address the Convention

Other notable speakers include former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders

The Democratic National Convention kicks off today in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The four-day event will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Former first lady Michelle Obama will be one of the keynote speakers on the first night of the convention. Other notable speakers include former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

The convention is expected to focus on the party's platform and its nominee for president, Joe Biden. Biden is facing an uphill battle against incumbent President Donald Trump in the November election. The convention will be an opportunity for Biden to introduce himself to voters and lay out his vision for the country.