Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago
Former President Barack Obama returned to the national stage Aug. 20 to boost his longtime Democratic ally Kamala Harris in her 11th-hour presidential bid against Republican Donald Trump.
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Michael Cohen, former attorney for Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump, stands in front of a sign with images of Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ahead of Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Attendees hold USA signs during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Michael Cohen, former attorney for Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump, attends Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Attendees gesture during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
An attendee wears a themed hat during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Patti LaBelle performs during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, United States Senate Majority Leader (D-NY) looks on at the United Center, on Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
DJ Cassidy leads the Roll Call of States during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Delegates hold placards depicting Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Gov. Josh Green along with other delegates take part in the roll call during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Illinois delegates take part in the roll call during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Michigan's Gov. Gretchen Whitmer casts the vote accompanied by members of the Michigan delegation on Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) points to a blue square pin on his lapel while speaking during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) gestures onstage during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker makes a fist as he speaks during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
A Wisconsin delegate wears a cheesehead hat with Walz written on it on Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
An attendee holds up a "Freedom" sign as Illinois' Gov. JB Pritzker speaks on Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks on the Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Attendees raise signs in support of Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) takes the stage during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) speaks during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Douglas Emhoff, second gentleman of the United States, speaks during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Former first lady of the United States Michelle Obama speaks during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Former first lady Michelle Obama embraces her husband, former President Barack Obama, on stage before his speech during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Former President Barack Obama takes the stage during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Former President Barack Obama takes the stage during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Delegates listen as former President Barack Obama (not pictured) speaks during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Former President Barack Obama gestures during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Former President Barack Obama looks on from the stage during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.REUTERS
Former President Barack Obama looks on as he speaks during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 20.