ICYMI: Democrats from Across the Country Came Together to Organize, Energize, and Mobilize at Delegation Breakfasts Across Chicago Arrow

Every morning during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Democrats from across the country came together to organize, strategize, and mobilize to elect Vice President Harris and Governor Walz this November at Delegation Breakfasts across Chicago. Democratic state delegations transformed morning breakfasts into rallying and organizing opportunities, including programing with some of the parties most energizing Democratic leaders - including vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, senators, governors, members of Congress, local elected officials, and more - to speak to the issues that matter most in this election and Democrats' plan to run a campaign fueled by hope and joy against Donald Trump's backwards agenda for America.

Find some of the coverage below:

National

USA Today: "Over their coffee, eggs and pastries, Democrats heard from the likes of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and California Rep. Ro Khanna…

"At a Tuesday breakfast for South Carolina's delegation, sweat dripped from Booker's brow as he delivered a compelling performance. The New Jersey senator spoke passionately about a letter the vice president asked him to write to a young Black woman in his life when Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to the Supreme Court.

"'And so South Carolina, right now, I'm going to summon the spirit of Kamala Harris on that fateful day, and I'm going to ask you in this room right now to write your letter with 70 plus days left,' he shouted. […]

"From the young to the old, excitement over breakfast speakers was driving turnout to the sometimes ho-hum events."

The Atlantic: "'Let me just say, in conclusion,' former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told the Michigan delegation at the convention yesterday morning. 'No pressure: The future of the nation is riding on you.' […]

"At a breakfast meeting of the Pennsylvania delegation that kicked off convention week in Chicago on Monday, speakers talked about defending the Blue Wall across Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin against Trump as urgently as characters in Game of Thrones would discuss fortifying the Wall in the north against the White Walkers. […]

"At the Pennsylvania breakfast, Whitmer told the delegates: 'Josh [Shapiro] and I and Tony [Evers] are talking about a Blue Wall strategy. The three of us together, in all three of our states, turning out the voters, getting people pumped up, educating people.' If they can celebrate victory after that effort, she said, it will mean they can 'say 'Madam President' for the first time in the history of this country.'"

The Atlantic: "Buttigieg plowed through more than 30 TV, radio, and TikTok appearances over the course of 96 hours in Chicago, along with 30 speeches to constituent groups (veterans, mayors, students), 12 sets of remarks to delegation breakfasts, dozens of scheduled and unscheduled drop-bys and meet and greets with various dignitaries and appendages, and one prime-time address on Wednesday night."

New York Times: "Convention Insider: Cory Booker Never Stops"

Connecticut

CT Insider: "Rising stars at DNC sought audience with Connecticut delegates over breakfast"

Florida

News4Jax: "Leaders at DNC excited by school board race wins in Florida primary"

News4Jax: "Florida delegates at DNC say Jacksonville electing Deegan as mayor shows 'the tide is turning'"

Click Orlando: "Governors of battleground states encourage Florida delegates at Democratic National Convention"

Florida Phoenix: "Florida Dems say support for abortion rights ballot measure will help drive Harris votes"

Tampa Bay Times: "Wasserman Schultz rouses Florida delegates at Democratic National Convention"

Georgia

Georgia Recorder: "Georgia delegation drawing attention from national Democratic leaders at DNC"

Atlanta Voice: "It's the honor of my life to represent Georgia": Senator Warnock's speech fires up Georgia and National Dem leadership

Illinois

Chicago Tribune: "On busy first morning of DNC, Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to Illinois, Pennsylvania and Florida delegations"

Daily Herald: "'Positive energy': Democratic stars mingle with Illinois delegates"

"As a host of VIPs popped into the Illinois contingent's breakfast Monday, local delegates at the Democratic National Convention said they are energized about the election but victory is not a given.

"'Are you fired up?' Gov. J.B. Pritzker asked the crowd at The Royal Sonesta hotel in downtown Chicago.

"'Here in the land of Lincoln, the birthplace of Hillary Clinton, the home state of Barack Obama, we are launching our federal candidates for president and vice president for a victory - so in just 78 days we get to say the two words we've been waiting to say for 248 years, 'Madam President,' Pritzker said."

Capitol News Illinois: "As DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a 'model of Democratic success'"

WBEZ: "Illinois delegation DNC meetings kick off with fiery speeches … and cat puns"

Fox 32: "DNC in Chicago: Tim Walz' wife makes surprise address to Illinois Democrats"

Axios Chicago: "Gwen Walz headlines first day of Illinois delegation breakfast"

Chicago Sun-Times: "Gov. JB Pritzker teases 3rd term as Illinois governor during DNC event"

CBS News: "Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to Illinois delegates at DNC for first time"

WBEZ: "As the Democratic National Convention comes to a close, Illinois politicians gear up to campaign"

Fox 32: "Dick Durbin takes on JD Vance at DNC breakfast in Chicago"

The Center Square: "VIDEO: Illinois Dems call for regional campaign push in swing states"

Kansas

KYMA: "Arizona Governor Katie Hobb speaks at Kansas Democratic Delegation breakfast"

Michigan

The Detroit News: "Michigan Democratic Party delegation breakfast at the DNC in Chicago"

The Detroit News: "Michigan's importance in presidential race in focus at Democratic convention"

Michigan Advance: "Dems tell Michigan DNC delegates they get the Great Lakes State"

Michigan Advance: "Stabenow hailed as paving way for Harris to get elected"

Minnesota

Fox 9: "Gov. Walz offers Sweet Martha's Cookies to DNC delegates for support"

Forward: "Tim Walz's surprise visit to Minnesota delegation breakfast encourages Dems, Jewish members"

Star Tribune: "At the end of the DNC, Minnesotan delegates thrilled with the ticket"

Nevada

Las Vegas Review Journal: "Cortez Masto talks up Harris, Nevada's importance in DNC speech"

C-SPAN: "Maryland and Illinois Governors Speak at DNC Nevada Delegate Breakfast"

New Hampshire

Boston Globe: "At the Democratic National Convention, breakfast isn't just bacon and eggs"

WMUR: "Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visits NH delegation as Walz set to take DNC stage"

WMUR: "Buttigieg speaks to New Hampshire delegates on first day of Democratic National Convention"

WMUR: "Klobuchar speaks to New Hampshire delegation"

North Carolina

Detroit Free Press: "Gov. Gretchen Whitmer a 'rock star' in Chicago as she revs up Democratic delegates"

"'North Carolina, my goodness!' Whitmer roared, bounding to the podium. 'We've got to win this race!'"

New York

City and State: "New York breakfast showcases importance of delegation at DNC's first day"

"New York Democrats kicked off the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with a delegate breakfast focused on messages of unity.

"Top leaders in the state, including Gov. Kathy Hochul, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke Monday morning to set the stage for the convention. They sought to rally support for Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party's national and state agenda. 'This is one happy, unified convention,' Schumer said while addressing delegates. 'It's amazing. Everywhere you go, people have a smile on their face because we know that we have the right ticket, the right programs, the right values.'"

The American Prospect: "Breakfast Bites: New York Delegates Hear From Schumer, Jeffries"

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Inquirer: "Tim Walz makes surprise appearance at Pa. delegation breakfast on DNC's first day"

PennLive: "Standing before the Pennsylvania delegation gathered for the Democratic National Convention, Gov. Josh Shapiro on Monday delivered a fiery speech to encourage his party leaders to make an all-out effort to help elect Vice President Kamala Harris as the nation's next president."

Pennsylvania Capital-Star: "Shapiro, Walz and McClinton rally Pennsylvania Democrats at DNC in Chicago"

Pennsylvania Capital Star: "Cherelle Parker and Pete Buttigieg rally Pennsylvania delegates at DNC"

Politico: "Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz shows up at Pennsylvania's breakfast"

Philadelphia Inquirer: "Josh Shapiro says he's 'not going to be lectured by Donald Trump' on antisemitism"

Lancaster Online: "Lancaster County and other Pa. delegates receive warm welcome at Democratic National Convention"

Texas

NBC 5: "Gov. Beshear, Sen. Doug Jones speak to Texas Democrats about winning in the South"

Spectrum News: "At Democratic National Convention, Texans talk efforts to turn Lone Star State blue"

San Antonio Express-News: "Mayor Nirenberg takes shots at Republicans in DNC speech: 'Keep your clown out of our White House'"

NBC 5: "Democratic Party platform touches on big Texas issues"

KENS 5: "In Chicago for DNC, Nirenberg hopeful that Democratic momentum will carry through to Texas races"

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Examiner: "'We can sleep when we're dead': Walz rallies Wisconsin sprint to Election Day"

TMJ4: "Wisconsin delegates surprised by Gov. Tim Walz at Democratic National Convention Day 1 breakfast"

Wisconsin Public Radio: "Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz made a surprise appearance before Wisconsin delegates at the Democratic National Convention Monday, a reminder of how aggressively the party is campaigning to win the perpetual battleground.

"Walz, the governor of Minnesota, was greeted by a roaring ovation at the introductory breakfast held for Wisconsin delegates at the convention, which takes place in Chicago from Monday through Thursday."

WLUK: "Wisconsin Democrats begin DNC with delegate breakfast, speeches from Evers and Walz"

Wisconsin Public Radio: "Educators among Wisconsin delegates excited to back former schoolteacher Tim Walz"

Wisconsin Public Radio: "Nancy Pelosi tells Wisconsin Democrats 'everything' is riding on them this November"

The American Prospect: "Breakfast Bites: Wisconsin Showcases the New Enthusiasm for Harris-Walz Ticket"

WUMW: "Milwaukee delegates to DNC say they are ready to 'own the ground,' as they help Democrats this fall"

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