Democrats open their convention transformed by Harris’ ascendance but facing lingering questions

A refreshed Democratic Party reintroduces itself to a divided nation this week with a convention that opens today

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris speak during an event at Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland. By deciding to step aside and endorse Harris, the 81-year-old president will receive a hero’s welcome in his final turn in the spotlight 52 years after being elected to the Senate from Delaware.

A refreshed Democratic Party reintroduces itself to a divided nation this week, having been transformed by the money, momentum, relief and even joy that followed Vice President Kamala Harris ' rise to the top of its ticket.

The whiplash of the last month culminates in a convention that begins today in Chicago. Above all, the four-day gathering of thousands of activists and party leaders from across the nation is designed to celebrate and strengthen Harris as President Joe Biden’s replacement and boost her campaign to defeat Republican Donald Trump in November.