Massachusetts Delegates And Voters Are Feeling New Energy After DNC

By Laura Haefeli, CBS Boston

August 21, 2024 / 7:12 PM EDT

BOSTON - The Democratic National Convention in Chicago is in full swing, and Massachusetts delegates and voters are feeling energized by the party's fresh-faced ticket.

"The energy was just palpable," said Massachusetts Democratic Party Chairman Steve Kerrigan, citing a renewed energy and joy on the convention floor as the state's delegates committed to support Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz in November.

"I always say Massachusetts has two great exports: cranberries and political activism. The vice president is talking a lot about the future relative to our economy... to freedom... to protect reproductive rights, rights for LGBTQ people. We understand our role, and it's to support Democrats," said Kerrigan.

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