Topic: Virtual Roll Call

Harrison Smith reports on violent clashes between Chicago police in riot gear and pro-Palestine protesters outside the DNC. He describes the convention as a "vestigial" ceremony where decisions are pre-ordained in boardrooms rather than through democratic participation. Smith argues that the roll call is a "stage-managed charade" because Kamala Harris was already nominated via a virtual vote weeks prior to the physical gathering.

Reports from NBC News suggest the Biden family is discussing a potential exit plan for the 2024 race as resentment grows between Biden's team and Barack Obama's camp. The DNC is reportedly planning a virtual roll call to nominate Biden early to avoid public displays of party disunity. Meanwhile, Jones critiques rhetoric from members of Congress who called for Trump to be "eliminated" prior to the shooting, arguing such language incites real-world violence.