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Democrats see topics from reproductive rights to lower drug prices as winning issues with voters.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

WASHINGTON — Democrats have set the stage for a convention this week packed with boasts about some of their most popular health care policy wins and future moonshot goals.

The four-day event in Chicago will kick off as former President Trump increases attacks on rising inflation, economic hardship, and border control policies under the Biden administration. The Republican candidate has not dwelled much on health care in his campaign rhetoric. But Democrats see topics from reproductive rights to lower drug prices as winning issues with voters.

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Vice President Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, will speak Thursday night, after a rumored performance by Beyoncé. In the days preceding, expect a procession of high-profile Democrats including vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, and a good number of the “white dudes” who made it on Harris’ VP shortlist.

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