Former Emory political scientist analyzes 2024 Democratic National Convention

August 26th, 2024

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, center, hugs her grand-niece Amara Ajagu surrounded by family during the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Immigration, border security, gun safety, crime, reproductive rights, jobs and the Israel-Hamas War were among the top issues that emerged during the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

But there were also concerns that no one gave a speech at the convention on behalf of the Uncommitted National Movement, a group leveraging the election to pressure President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to reach a ceasefire deal. The DNC reportedly rejected a request to have Georgia State Rep. Ruwa Romman address the Democratic Party.

On Monday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Alan Abramowitz, a professor emeritus of political science at Emory University, talked about why he believes the Israel-Hamas War is not a top concern for Generation Z voters. During the discussion, Professor Abramowitz also gave an analysis of the convention, talked about the upcoming debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris and explained the impact Georgia voters could have on the November election.