America Weekly: ‘Harris accepts nomination’

The US newspaper front pages were heavily dominated by the Democratic National Convention (DNC).

US Politics Weekly

Monday’s Highlights 

Republicans

The Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago on Monday, and the party is navigating “tension within unity,” according to the Chicago Tribune. The Washington Post notes “faint echoes of the tumultuous ’68 convention” as President Joe Biden “prepares to pass the baton” to Kamala Harris.

Democrats

The Wall Street Journal highlights that the “once-cautious Harris has become the driving force for the Democrats.” With “the world’s eyes on Chicago,” The New York Times reports that Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) “is eager to host.” The Chicago Sun-Times adds that the Windy City is “ready for its moment in the convention spotlight.”

Tuesday’s Highlights 

Politics continues to dominate America’s front pages this Tuesday morning as the Democratic Party “ushers in a new guard” at the Democratic National Convention, according to The Washington Post. As President Joe Biden “hands off to Harris,” the Chicago Sun-Times says, the Democrats have to strike a “delicate balance” between celebrating Biden and building up his younger hand-picked successor, the Chicago Tribune adds.

The Boston Globe reports Biden’s convention “swan song” was an “unconventional address,” whilst the Philadelphia Daily News says his “goodbye kiss” was “bittersweet” for the Biden faithful as he “passes the torch to Harris.” “The final insult,” is New York Post’s take on Biden’s speech. The paper notes his “shouty” speech was pushed to 11:30 pm when most had tuned out. The paper calls it an “angry, bitter” speech. 

Wednesday’s Highlights

The Washington Post claims the “The Obamas electrify DNC” whilst The Boston Globe reports on the “diverse lineup” of speakers the second night but noting the “Obamas lead the charge.” The former president’s message about Kamala Harris is simple, according to the Chicago Sun-Times says, is: “Yes she can.”

The Chicago Tribune says the convention was a rallying cry to “restore our rights.” The Los Angeles Times has a similar take, saying “Abortion is a rallying point” but the coalition cheering in Chicago includes “Cheeseheads for Harris” and her “fellow ‘Desis.'”

Thursday’s Highlight

The paper’s front pages cover Gov. Tim Walz who according to The Washington Post “makes his national introduction”. The Los Angeles Times says “Coach Walz rallies team at DNC” and “wins fans for his humility,” The Boston Globe adds.

The Minnesota Star Tribune says “America meets Coach Walz”. The DNC also featured speakers who went “to MAGA and back: Republicans stumping for Harris,” the LA Times says. One of those speakers, former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, is “now a national voice of ‘Never Trumpers,'” The Atlanta Journal-Constitution says.

Friday’s Highlights

Harris vows “a new way forward” in her acceptance speech says the Los Angeles Times on the front page this Friday. Harris vows to work “for the people,” the San Francisco Chronicle adds.  The Washington Post calls Harris “a historic nominee,” whilst The New York Times says she is “making history while putting her faith in the art of the possible.”

The Philadelphia Daily News says tracing “how Democrats turned Harris from iffy to spiffy in a jiffy.” The Boston Globe says “It’s Harris’ party as Democrats prepare for battle,” whilst the Atlanta Journal-Constitution proclaims “Democrats are euphoric with optimism,” but “delegates know the real work comes next,” moving “from words to action,” the Chicago Tribune says.