On Wednesday, August 21, the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago entered its third day at the United Center, with the focus of the event centered on unity and visions for the future.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accepted the nomination for vice president, emphasizing the importance of uniting the Democratic Party and urging supporters to work together to ensure campaign success.
Several Democratic Party officials spoke to the Epoch Media Group about their visions for the future of America, expressing hope for national unity and remaining optimistic.
New Mexico Governor Michelle Grisham stated that the Democratic Party’s platform rejects anger and pain. She shared that she has two daughters and three grandchildren, saying, “I have a responsibility to ensure they have the opportunity to realize their future dreams.”
Former President Barack Obama mentioned at the Democratic Party convention that most Americans do not want to live in a country filled with resentment and division, a sentiment echoed by Grisham.
She noted that many Republicans say “I will vote for justice and truth,” and while they may never become Democrats, they do want to see a country of “hope and optimism,” one where people look forward to the future rather than being divided by hatred.
“Anger is not a strategy to create a better future; hope and optimism are the strategies that can truly bring about change,” she said.
Eric Holder, currently the head of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, dedicated to fair redistricting, actively encourages voter participation.
As the first African American Attorney General in U.S. history during the Obama administration, Holder said the Democratic Party convention is exciting and vibrant, reminiscent of when Barack Obama launched his campaign in 2008.
He spoke of his hope for America’s future, aiming for both parties to move away from hostility towards unity. “I hope that through this election process, we will start having conversations with each other—we may have differing opinions, but we need to talk to each other and get back to normalcy.”
“I hope to return to a state where democracy is not in danger, and we operate within the guidelines of this country, and I am optimistic about achieving this goal,” he added.
Benjamin Chavis, an African American who grew up in the civil rights movement and is now the chairman and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, emphasized the importance of unity over division in the electoral process.
Chavis, carrying on Martin Luther King’s legacy, works to build loving communities. He currently teaches a course at Duke University, telling his students, “There is only one race in the world, the human race, and I hope everyone understands and celebrates our human unity.”
“We should prioritize the nation over party, racial divisions, polarization, extremism, and anti-Semitism. All these divisions not only attract media attention but also complicate the democratic process,” he said.
“Our campaign team aims to bring out the best in people, working towards uniting rather than dividing.,” said former DNC chairman and former White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs director Tom Perez to The Epoch Times.
He described the excitement at the Democratic Party convention, with participants’ “enthusiasm reaching new heights,” and noted that this energy was felt not only at the convention but also across the nation.
He expressed his vision for the country’s future: “An America that serves everyone; an America that welcomes all; an America where if you work hard and follow the rules, you can get a fair wage and a good job; an America where you can save for retirement; a country that celebrates immigrants.”
“We do not demonize immigrants; immigrants have always been a great reason for America’s greatness and will forever be a great reason for America’s greatness,” he said.