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High cost of living a key focus as Kamala Harris takes the stage at the DNC

by Nova Safo
Aug 22, 2024
During her Thursday night convention speech, Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to stick to themes like creating opportunities for the middle class.
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Delegates spend thousands to go to the Democratic National Convention

by Jordan Mangi
Aug 21, 2024
Attending the national convention as a delegate can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but it comes at a price.
Over 4,000 delegates to this year's DNC will have to pay their own way to the convention in Chicago, or fundraise to make the trip possible.
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Democratic National Convention not the pick-me-up hoped for by Chicago area businesses

by Nova Safo
Aug 21, 2024
Restaurants near the DNC taking place in downtown Chicago were hoping for a shot in the arm from the event, but some are discouraged.
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With Chicago in the spotlight during the DNC, how is the city's economy faring?

by Nova Safo
Aug 21, 2024
Chicago has one of the highest unemployment rates of any major U.S. city.
"More access to low-interest capital would help," said Mary Aregoni, owner of Saigon Sisters restaurant in Chicago.
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At the DNC, mayors underscore need for affordable housing

by Nova Safo
Aug 20, 2024
"[Housing] is the leading issue that American mayors cite when talking about the big challenges facing their cities," said Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther.
Mayors at the Democratic National Convention on Monday.
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The RNC and DNC painted very different pictures of the U.S. economy

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Candace Manriquez Wrenn , Erika Soderstrom and Alex Schroeder
Aug 28, 2020
It was Trump's appeal to American prosperity versus Biden's "Build Back Better" plan.
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Political contributions are soaring like there's no recession

by Kimberly Adams
Aug 20, 2020
The pandemic economic downturn doesn't seem to be affecting the people who've already donated almost $3 billion towards the presidential race.
Supporters cheer for President Trump during a campaign rally Yuma International Airport on Aug. 18. The pandemic-induced recession doesn't seem to be slowing down political donations.
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A virtual DNC means Milwaukee loses revenue — and more

by Erika Beras
Aug 17, 2020
The city was expecting 50,000 visitors. Only a few hundred will actually turn up.
A view of the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, where the 2020 Democratic National Convention would have been held.
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Why do political parties still hold conventions? (Hint: $$$)

by Kimberly Adams
Jul 16, 2020
They can juice local economies. They can also juice campaign coffers.
Joe Biden speaks during the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Pennsylvania. This year's convention will take place virtually at a later date.
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Why party platforms still matter in an election

by Marketplace Staff
Jul 29, 2016
What are the economic issues in the GOP and Democrats’ policy roadmaps and why should voters care?
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