Reflections on the Democratic National Convention

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Reflections on the Democratic National Convention

The 2020 Democratic National Convention in Chicago was a success, with protestors unable to disrupt the excitement of the delegates and friends, and Vice President Kamala Harris receiving the nomination for President of the United States prior to the convention.

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