ROUND UP: Wisconsin Delegates Wear Cheeseheads, Highlight Excitement on Day 2 of Democratic National Convention

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Wisconsin delegates returned for the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Donning their famous Wisconsin cheeseheads, delegates shared what they are looking forward to as they continue to represent Wisconsin at the convention this week. Delegates are fired up for the Harris-Walz ticket, which was affirmed last night with a ceremonial roll call vote of the convention.

Watch delegate interviews and see what they had to say, in part, below: 

SPECTRUM NEWS 1, Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez: “The atmosphere here is electric and joyful and happy. It was so much fun to represent Wisconsin on that national stage, be able to talk to folks about what health care means in this election.” [Spectrum News, 8/20/24]

WBAY GREEN BAY, Delegate Gary Hawley: “Democrats support unions and unions support Democrats. We’re one and one. The unions getting behind Vice President Harris is really a great thing to see.” [WBAY, 8/20/24]

TMJ 4, DNC Secretary Jason Rae: “I just always felt the Democratic Party was a party for the people, of the people. Even though it is celebratory tonight, it will still be an opportunity to engage, to feel that connection, and to unify as we move forward to November.” [WTMJ, 8/21/24]

WBAY GREEN BAY, Delegate Peggy Wirtz-Olsen: “All of us deal with our own economic issues. As a teacher, I’m trying to make ends meet every single day. My colleagues and I are reaching into our pocket, paying for school supplies.” [WBAY, 8/20/24]

WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO, Delegate Ana Wilson: “We love Kamala Harris, and I can tell everybody else loves Kamala Harris. So, I’m very excited. We saw her (Monday) night, which was awesome, and I’m very excited to hear her acceptance speech.” [WPR, 8/20/24]

SPECTRUM NEWS 1, Delegate Amaad Rivera-Wagner: “In Wisconsin, we’ve been electing good Democrats across the state for the last several years. And so are we excited? Absolutely. Did this just amplify all the energy and focus and thoughtfulness and power of the Democratic Party? Absolutely. So couldn’t be any more excited for the Harris ticket.” [Spectrum News, 8/21/24]

SPECTRUM NEWS 1, Delegate Christopher Walton: “It’s always good to get a good Midwestern voice on the stage and the national stage. I think Coach Walz is doing very good. I think he’s going to be an amazing vice president.” [Spectrum News, 8/21/24]