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Capitol Lens | Rock and roll call — DNC, Day 2

Photos from the convention’s second day in Chicago

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama appear onstage inside the United Center in Chicago on Tuesday, the second night of the Democratic National Convention.
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama appear onstage inside the United Center in Chicago on Tuesday, the second night of the Democratic National Convention. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
By Bill Clark and Tom Williams
Posted August 21, 2024 at 12:48pm

CHICAGO — The Obamas wowed the crowd at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. And a playlist-themed roll call vote, backed by DJ Cassidy, also rocked the United Center. Here are some photos from an energetic second day in Chicago.

A man in the Iowa delegation section of Chicago’s United Center wears a corn cob hat on Tuesday before the start of the convention’s second day. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Malcolm Kenyatta, a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, speaks about the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 initiative on Tuesday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Members of the Georgia delegation wave headshots of Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, during Tuesday’s roll call vote. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Harris speaks to the convention crowd from Milwaukee on Tuesday via a video link. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer addresses the convention crowd on Tuesday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Angela Alsobrooks, the Democratic nominee for Maryland’s open Senate seat, speaks Tuesday. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore waves his state’s flag Tuesday on the United Center floor alongside his wife, Dawn. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth takes the stage on Tuesday to deliver an address. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
California delegates cheer for second gentleman Doug Emhoff on Tuesday. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks to convention attendees on Tuesday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Former President Barack Obama addresses the convention crowd as Tuesday night’s keynote speaker. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Delegates wave signs on the convention floor Tuesday during former President Obama’s speech. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Former President Obama waves to the crowd after his address on Tuesday night. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

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