The first night of the Democratic National Convention lived up to delegates' expectations.
The day two breakfast menu including an extra helping of excitement, with a side of anticipation for the Illinois delegation.
"[Kamala] believes deeply that government can and should be a force for good, right? The government can and should fight for the little guy," Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su said. "It should be about protecting people who don't always have protections, who might not regularly have a seat at the table."
The unexpected appearance of Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday made the first convention for one delegate all the more special.
The day two breakfast menu including an extra helping of excitement, with a side of anticipation for the Illinois delegation.
"Kamala Harris made an appearance, and it sort of lifted the whole United Center up to a whole new level," Mariyana Spyropoulos with the Water Reclamation Commission said. "It was really exciting to see her, and she stayed. She, you know, was sitting in the audience as well, so that was nice."
The packed United Center energized by speakers like Hillary Clinton, and then President Joe Biden, who got a long-standing ovation for what was likely his last significant political speech.
Delegates said the opening night of the convention lived up to its billing.
"I've really never been around such an event with so much energy, enthusiasm and passion for the future of the country," IL State Rep. Bob Morgan (D) Highwood and Highland Park said. "I don't really know how to say it better than that, because everybody was so happy, so committed to making sure this November we're successful for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz."
Delegates said they are excited for the entire week and for the energy they hope to carry forward after the convention.
