2024 Democratic National Convention

[Foggy]

Courtesy of Empty Wheel

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Quoting Dr Ken because his post was last on the page before, but this is the speech.

[roadscholar]

OMH Kerry Washington & Co. teaching the world how to say Kamala!

I can now die.

Boring till now, but I suspect that from here on out, we're rockin’

Yes!!

And how about The Chicks’ National Anthem in 3 part harmony?!!?

I loved The Chick's rendition of the National Anthem.

I literally got goosebumps. Awesome.

[AndyinPA]

Great evening; great week.

[p0rtia]

[RTH10260]

earlier in the convention

[Foggy]

I wish Taylor was more vocal in support, but she worries endlessly about violence at her appearances. It's only been a couple days since she met with the two British girls who were stabbed for being Swifties. She just can't be a Harris cheerleader, not even if she really wants to.

Her exact quote on the subject:

Let me be very clear: I am not going to speak about something publicly if I think doing so might provoke those who would want to harm the fans who come to my shows.

"In cases like this one, ‘silence’ is actually showing restraint, and waiting to express yourself at a time when it’s right to.

I really don't see how she can do anything different. I suggest you read the whole statement, she's very thoughtful and articulate.

Source: USA Today

[AndyinPA]

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/dnc-chicago-covid/

Democratic National Convention attendees had hoped for Beyoncé on the last night of the event a week ago—but after that letdown, some faced another one upon leaving the United Center in Chicago.

Social media has been buzzing because many attendees tested positive for COVID-19 when they got home.

Doctors say it almost seems like positive test results will be the new normal at big events like the Democratic National Convention—and the only way to avoid it is by taking precautions or getting a vaccination.

This convention was the first in eight years in which Democrats came together for such an event. The 2020 convention was held virtually—specifically because of COVID-19, back at the height of the pandemic and before a vaccine was approved.

But many of those in attendance left with COVID in 2024 too.