Tens of thousands of Democrats are expected to descend on Chicago this week for their party's convention, bubbling with a feeling few had anticipated: pure, unconfined joy. Kamala Harris will make history as the first woman of color to accept a major party's presidential nomination. It caps a remarkable transformation in the Democratic Party, sparking renewed enthusiasm and vital fundraising efforts, culminating in a potent, energized voter base poised to impact the upcoming election.
In less than a month since Biden's monumental decision to abandon his re-election bid, Harris has united most Democrats and restored the party's dominance among young voters and people of color. It's a remarkable turn of events, said Howard Dean, a former Democratic National Committee chairman. The Democrats have now been resurrected, demonstrating a shift in momentum that could significantly affect their chances in the election.
While the race remains nail-bitingly close, analysts recently adjusted their outlook in a trio of Sun Belt states that had appeared to be slipping away from Democrats, possibly opening an alternative path to victory as Kamala Harris inspires new energy and commitment among the base. Fundraising has poured in at a record clip, and party officials note a tangible shift in organizing efforts on the ground.
You can see the giant crowd packing the rallies, said Ben Wikler, chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party. But what you can't see in those images is the fact that thousands of the people who go to those rallies are signing up for volunteer shifts and then going out and knocking on doors, solidifying the party's grassroots mobilization efforts and amplifying the excitement surrounding the convention.
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