Democratic National ConventionThe Democratic National Convention (DNC) is a series of presidential nominating conventions held every four years since 1832 by the Democratic Party of the United States. They have been administered by the Democratic National Committee since the 1852 national convention. The primary goal of the Democratic National Convention is to officially nominate a candidate for president and vice president, adopt a comprehensive party platform, and unify the party.
1848 Democratic National ConventionThe 1848 Democratic National Convention was a presidential nominating convention that met from Monday May 22 to Friday May 26 in Baltimore, Maryland. It was held to nominate the Democratic Party's candidates for President and Vice President in the 1848 election. The convention selected Senator Lewis Cass of Michigan for President and former Representative William O. Butler of Kentucky for Vice President.
Democratic Party (United States)The Democratic Party is a liberal political party in the United States, sitting on the center to center-left of the political spectrum. Founded in 1828, it is the world's oldest active political party. Its main rival is the Republican Party, and since the 1850s, both have dominated American politics. The Democratic Party initially supported Jacksonian democracy, agrarianism, and geographical expansionism, while opposing a national bank and high tariffs.
Vice President of the United StatesThe vice president of the United States (VPOTUS, VP, or informally veep) is the second-highest office in the executive branch of the U.S. federal government, after the president of the United States, and ranks first in the presidential line of succession. The vice president is also an officer in the legislative branch, as the president of the Senate.List of United States Democratic Party presidential candidatesThis list details the major Democratic Party candidates who ran in presidential primaries and caucuses. Candidates are included if they were considered major contenders during the primaries and caucuses, had held significant elective office, received substantial media coverage, or received at least one delegate at the nominating convention.
President of the United StatesThe president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces. The power of the presidency has grown since the first president, George Washington, took office in 1789.
Republican National CommitteeThe Republican National Committee (RNC) is the primary committee of the Republican Party of the United States. Its members are chosen by the state delegations at the national convention every four years. It is responsible for developing and promoting the Republican brand and political platform, as well as assisting in fundraising and election strategy. It does not have direct authority over elected officials.
Hillary ClintonAmerican politician and diplomat (born 1947)PersonalPolitical positionsHonors and awardsBibliographyLegal careerCorporate careerActivities after 2016Public imageFirst Lady of ArkansasTenureFirst Lady of the United StatesTenureHealth care planChildren's Health Insurance ProgramAdoption and Safe Families ActFoster Care Independence ActVital VoicesClinton plan intelligence conspiracy theoryVast right-wing conspiracySave America's TreasuresWhite House Millennium CouncilHillarylandWhitewater controversyWhite House travel office controversyWhite House FBI files controversyCattle futures controversyUS senatorTenure2000 election2006 electionSecretary of StateTenureInternational tripsBenghazi attackObama administrationObama's foreign policyQDDREmail controversyHillary DoctrinePresidential campaigns2008PrimariesConventionEndorsements2016PrimariesConventionDebatesElectionRunning mate selectionEndorsements PoliticalNon-politicalCelebritiesBasket of deplorablesOrganizationsClinton FoundationState Department controversyOnward TogetherHillary Diane Rodham Clinton (néeRodham; born October 26, 1947) is an American politician, lawyer and diplomat.
Bernie SandersBernard Sanders (born September 8, 1941) is an American politician and activist serving as the senior United States senator from Vermont, a seat he has held since 2007. He is the longest-serving independent in U.S. congressional history, but maintains a close relationship with the Democratic Party, having caucused with House and Senate Democrats for most of his congressional career and sought the party's presidential nomination in 2016 and 2020.
High School Democrats of AmericaThe High School Democrats of America (HSDA) is a student-led organization that seeks to mobilize young people and elect Democrats. HSDA student activists across the country engage in political activity of the Democratic Party. Formerly part of the Young Democrats of America, HSDA represents high school students at all levels of the Democratic Party.
United StatesCountry primarily in North AmericaThe United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 contiguous states border Canada to the north and Mexico to the south, with the semi-exclave of Alaska in the northwest and the archipelago of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean.
Political platformFormal set of principal goals supported by a political party or candidate A political party platform (North American English), party program, or party manifesto (preferential term in British and often Commonwealth English) is a formal set of principal goals which are supported by a political party or individual candidate, to appeal to the general public, for the ultimate purpose of garnering the general public's support and votes about complicated topics or issues.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.