(Chicago, IL) – The Democratic National Convention in Chicago is buzzing with energy and several Hoosiers are on the ground, ushering in Vice President Kamala Harris’ presumed nomination.
Derek Camp, chairman of the Allen County Democratic Party and a delegate to the convention, said Hoosier voters are concerned about ensuring women’s reproductive rights.
“One of the things I hear the most back home is Indiana is reproductive rights — a woman’s right to choose as well as birth control — those are very important and high on the minds of a lot of voters back home in Indiana,” Camp explained. “It’s certainly something that Donald Trump has made clear that he is going to remove.”
Camp sees voter enthusiasm growing in Indiana, especially among young people who are stepping forward to get involved by knocking on doors and becoming party precinct chairs. Camp pointed out that he had not seen this kind of energy in Indiana since 2008 when President Barack Obama was elected to his first term. It was also the first time since 1964 that Indiana chose a Democrat for president.
While the historic nomination of Kamala Harris to the top of the Democratic ticket sizzles, Camp noted that Democrats are also thankful for President Joe Biden’s years of service.
“What he also has done and shown yet again is he has got decades of service to his country and to his community,” Camp stressed. “And by understanding that the best thing for this country is him stepping aside and passing the baton to the very capable Vice President Harris, who will make history herself. ”
The Indiana delegation is led by former U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly, who recently stepped down as U.S. ambassador to the Holy See. By the close of the four-day convention, Indiana’s 88 delegates will have played a key role in nominating Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the Democratic candidates for the 2024 presidential election.
Reported By Joe Ulery from Indiana News Service
