Concerns are mounting among Joe Biden's advisors regarding potential disruptions at the upcoming Democratic convention in Chicago, prompting discussions to partially move the event online. The apprehension stems from fears of protests, particularly pro-Hamas demonstrations, which could mirror the chaos of past conventions like Chicago 1968. Advisors are considering a format similar to the 2020 virtual convention to mitigate risks. The situation is complicated by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's sympathy towards the protesters and concerns that external mayhem could overshadow the convention's proceedings. There is also a fear that President Biden may get booed off the stage.
Antiwar protesters are counting on this year’s Democratic convention to provide a fixed target like the Chicago convention of 1968. Continuing the virtual approach of the 2020 Democratic gathering makes sense, but might be controversial. https://t.co/9H12PNWVE7
Democrats worried whether Chicago authorities can keep the peace as rowdy protests expected: report https://t.co/RdQYUFTzKo
Democrats prepare for potential protests at Chicago convention https://t.co/sW9tBATjlv
Many Democrats, including Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, fear voters' attention would be focused on mayhem outside the downtown arena instead of the carefully staged events inside it. https://t.co/lppBWrHTkG
The DNC Is Preparing for the Worst in Chicago — Politico The Biden campaign is preparing for the worst as Democratic National Convention (DNC) planners think the main venue could be contentious, there’s a fear President Biden may get booed off the stage. “If there is one peep in… https://t.co/BNY3ywQerw
Fearing protests, Biden advisors push to move Chicago's Democratic Convention semi-online - POLITICO
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🚨Report: Joe Biden’s top advisors are worried the Democratic convention could erupt in protests so they’re pushing to move it to semi-online. https://t.co/NMrNksgtqp
New Report Details How Dems Are Planning to Minimize Risk of Pro-Hamas Disruptions During Convention https://t.co/CxznVCbLMD
Joe Biden’s top advisors are worried the Democratic convention could erupt in protests — so they’re pushing to move it semi-online https://t.co/QIyKl7MzIV
My new column: Dems are working to avoid a Chicago debacle and some want to do even more to mitigate risk How? Making it more like the multi-day commercial that was 2020 But there’s also the matter of a mayor who’s vocally sympathetic w protestors https://t.co/zSFxFFBIu2