The Democrats’ Chicago Convention Theme Is ‘Hope’ — What About Struggling Chicagoans, Though?

While the Obamas stress the importance of everyone living up to his or her potential, for many residents of the Windy City, that’s a tall order.

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President Obama and the former first lady, Michelle Obama, at the Democratic National Convention, August 20, 2024, at Chicago. AP/Brynn Anderson

President Biden, at the Democratic National Convention, said, “Donald Trump and the Republican friends, they not only can’t think; they can’t read very well. Seriously, think about it. Look at their Project 2025.”

OK, let’s take Mr. Biden up on his offer “seriously” to think about those who “can’t read very well.”

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