Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, speaking on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, emphasized her support for expanding the crypto industry. Her housing cost-of-living plan was also praised by some aides as potentially changing the economics of the sector significantly, drawing comparisons to post-WWII national investment in housing. However, her business-friendly messages were often highlighted during Democratic speeches that criticized wealthy individuals and corporations.
The stark contrast was seen when Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, a billionaire hotel chain owner, spoke at the convention shortly after Senator Bernie Sanders’s message about an economy working for everyone. Despite this contrast, several speakers leaned on former President Donald Trump’s economic decisions, such as tariffs and inflation concerns, to criticize his administration and highlight Democratic policies like Harris-Walz’s campaign promise of supporting both businesses and workers equitably.