WASHINGTON — Powerhouse backers of Chicago’s bid to host the 2024 Democratic convention — elected officials from eight states — joined forces Wednesday to buttress Chicago’s pitch to President Joe Biden, arguing that a convention in the Midwest is crucial to Democrats keeping the White House.
“When the future of the country hangs in the balance, we cannot afford to overlook the Midwest,” the letter said. It was also addressed to Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison.
