California Democratic Convention Archives

June 1, 2025
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Cory Booker makes controversial ‘Nazi’ gesture at convention, Elon Musk reacts

US senator Cory Booker (Video grab from X @nicksortor) A gesture made by US senator Cory Booker at the California Democratic convention on Saturday is drawing widespread comparisons to a similar move by Elon Musk earlier this year, and now, Musk himself has weighed in.Booker concluded his speech to delegates with an extended-arm gesture that […]

June 1, 2025
International
World

‘This is a cruel man,’ Minnesota governer Tim Walz urges democrats to stand up to Trump

Minnesota governer Tim Walz (Image credits: AP) Minnesota governor Tim Walz aimed to fire up Democratic activists at the party’s state convention in South Carolina, continuing to build his national profile after being selected by Kamala Harris as the 2024 vice presidential nominee.Walz, a former teacher, congressman, and now governor, delivered the keynote address in […]