2024 Democratic National Convention

[Dr. Ken]

I don't know why CNN has these people on.

[neonzx]

[Resume18]

I don't know why CNN has these people on.

Oh noes, she lost the whiney white guy vote.

[Dr. Ken]

[Dr. Ken]

[Rolodex]

Oh lordy. Hide the catsup bottles!

[Rolodex]

I did not watch the convention last night, but I've been seeing some videos today. Steve Kerr was great! (note who posted this tweet)

[neonzx]

Anyone heard if James Taylor is rescheduled after being bumped last night due time delays and running late?

[MN-Skeptic]

I saw a tweet earlier says that they were considering starting the main event earlier tonight so they don’t end up running so late.

[Luke]

Starting earlier might help smooth things out, but it's exciting to see the dual momentum at this DNC convention. They’re moving so quickly that the final DNC Platform still references Biden-Harris: https://democrats.org/wp-content/upload ... ATFORM.pdf.

The event feels a bit disjointed at times—Hillary Clinton’s speech was fantastic, possibly her best ever, but she didn’t pivot from the “LOCK HIM UP” chants the way Kamala Harris would, by steering it towards "the courts will take care of him, we’re going to beat him at the ballot box." I understand why HRC smiled—she’s earned it—but it highlights the dual nature of this event.

This convention is more than just a lineup of speeches—it’s a celebration of a generational change and a party that’s ready to move forward. The blend of experience and fresh perspectives is exactly what makes the Democrats strong going into 2024.

[neonzx]

Reinforcing physical barricades around convention.

[Luke]

MAGAs were treating the protests as apocalyptic and were sad there wasn't bloodshed and violence.

And yay Adam!

Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) @AdamKinzinger 6h

I can now report that I will be speaking Thursday at the Democratic National Convention.

True conservatism has been replaced with a cult. I’ll be making that clear.

[MN-Skeptic]

It’s now being reported that the main programming will begin at 5:30 Central time today.

[Foggy]

It’s now being reported that the main programming will begin at 5:30 Central time today.

Thank you! I have alerted ol' Wifehorn, who stayed up for all of it last night.

[Luke]

Hooray! My Aunt Patti is performing tonight -- Miss Patti LaBelle!

The only better soul food cooking than Patti's was Aretha Franklin's. And Patti never set her hotplate on fire in a hotel room haha.


ETA: 6:45pm EDT Patti was awesome! She is 80 and had the crowd crying and cheering. It's great seeing young people learn about the legends -- one young man had his hands in the air. That's an old saying -- When there's nothing more to say, raise your hand. Thank you Philly girl Patti!

Then Carter's grandson and JFK's grandson. "The torch has been passed to a new generation"

[Luke]

I think it's fun to have a DJ mixing the roll call vote, don't think it's ever been done before. Sure livens what can be a slooooow ceremony.

They've given everyone in the hall a Swiftie color changing wristband, we'll be seeing that a lot tonight


BIRTHER ALERT: The Hawaii Delegation just bragged: Our state is the BIRTHPLACE of Barack Obama! (Cheers!)

[RVInit]

Sean Astin speaking for Indiana, that was fun!

(of course, 4 of Florida delegates just HAD to vote "present". Good grief even our Democratic delegates have to embarrass us)

[Dr. Ken]

[MN-Skeptic]

Since Obama is speaking tonight, that's apparently triggering FoxNews. Birth certificate!
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Acyn
@Acyn

Watters: Obama is still the godfather of this machine… That is why we will be sending Johnny to Hawaii to get the truth about the birth certificate. This time we will dig deep and find out what really happened.

[sugar magnolia]

and then we will.................

[RVInit]

Edit: I always wondered if Trump mocked some of the obvious weirdos that are his most ardent supporters. Apparently he does.

[keith]

I looked up the Jasmine Crockett speech on YouTube and found many. All of them were from Fox stations.

I dunno if they cut them from the live broadcast, or maybe only your local affiliate, but I suspect shenanigans by that poster who claimed they shut out black speakers.

[neonzx]

https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote/sta ... 94570?s=19

That was unexpected but super fun!

[Suranis]

https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote/sta ... 94570?s=19

.... Is he a Wrestler?

[neonzx]

https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote/sta ... 94570?s=19

.... Is he a Wrestler?

rapper Lil Jon.

Keep up.