The convention speakers are usually a mix of party luminaries, rising stars and non-politicians whose stories illuminate something the party wants to highlight. Catherine Cortez Masto , the Nevada senator who became the first Latina leader of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. Amy Klobuchar, the senator from Minnesota, another swing state, who also ran in the Democratic presidential primaries. John F. Kerry , the former secretary of state and the Democratic Party’s 2004 presidential nominee. Hillary Clinton , the party’s 2016 nominee, former senator and former secretary of state.

Source: Washington Post August 14, 2020 15:18 UTC