Democratic Platform Misnames Presidential Candidate Ahead of National Convention

Just days before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the party's platform still names Joe Biden as the presidential candidate rather than Kamala Harris. This outdated document, crafted over the last year, hasn't been updated since Biden's withdrawal from the race and Harris's endorsement.

Four days before the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, the party's platform still incorrectly names Joe Biden as the presidential candidate instead of Kamala Harris. This oversight is in the party document drafted over a year and not updated since Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris.

The committee responsible for the platform allowed for input and adjustments over the summer, but no changes have been implemented since Biden's withdrawal. With the rules body not scheduled to meet before the convention, delegates will vote on an outdated platform. Harris, having taken the helm of the Democratic ticket, has not issued a detailed list of her policy positions yet.

The platform, which spans 80 pages, primarily reflects the goals of the Biden administration, supporting abortion rights, green energy, affordable childcare, and a path to citizenship for long-term immigrants. However, the document's misnaming of the presidential candidate underscores a lack of input from Harris and her team. The Democratic National Committee emphasized the platform's progressive agenda for the next four years, despite the naming error.

(With inputs from agencies.)