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Day 1 was a barn burner. I personally think Day 2 was fine, but not to the same level. We'll see where day 3 takes us!

Scheduled speakers:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/dnc-lineup-speakers-schedule-kamala-harris-b2599581.html

"As is customary, Harris’s running mate will take to the podium on day three.

Tim Walz will formally accept the party’s nomination just 15 days after he was unveiled as Harris’s pick, completing his whirlwind rise to international fame.

The day’s other high-profile speakers will include 42nd president Bill Clinton, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Former VP hopefuls Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro will also take to th stage, along with Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar.

Another Republican, Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, is set to join the speaking roster."

Streaming info:

https://demconvention.com/news/press-releases/how-to-watchdemocratic-national-convention-announces-streaming-partners-and-first-ever-vertical-streaming-platforms/

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[–] return2ozma 12 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

She literally had a chance to speak, man she getting worried they gonna cancel her?

[–] gAlienLifeform 4 points 2 months ago

She's not Palestinian American and is asking for someone who is to have a chance to speak. AOC gave her speech Monday night when negotiations between the uncommitted delegates and Harris campaign for a Palestinian American speaker were still ongoing, but those talks broke down Wednesday.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

So this morning I saw the difference in the roll call for the RNC vs. DNC.

RNC: lifeless, drab, and such low energy it was like a funeral.

DNC: that was a full bore party from beginning to end.

Take a look lol.

[–] Carrolade 7 points 2 months ago (2 children)
[–] RampantParanoia2365 5 points 2 months ago

What was truly interesting was how the DNC had permission to use all those songs, while the RNC and Trump absolutely did not, and artists are constantly demanding he never use theirs.

[–] jordanlund 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I did not expect my state to pick Modest Mouse... I'd have gone with Everclear:

https://youtu.be/W05cPXpUHGI

[–] RampantParanoia2365 4 points 2 months ago

I'm glad Massachusets chose Dropkick Murpheys though.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 months ago (4 children)

Let us hope that Bill Clinton's participation will be limited to playing a short song on the saxophone and then walking off stage.

[–] draneceusrex 11 points 2 months ago

The less visibility the DNC has with anyone associated with Epstein, the better.

[–] Ghostalmedia 2 points 2 months ago

Sax Honk. Lip bite. Gentle thumbs-up pump. Walks off.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

God I picked a shit time to tune in. They should have gone with the sax.

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[–] jordanlund 5 points 2 months ago

This just in, 4 Federal Indictments on Hakeem Jeffries for killing it.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

It is so fucking weird to be listening to politicians while playing video games and being more annoyed by them being "cringe" than terrified over living in Gillead come February.

Let's keep it fucking going.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Bill: I've been every one of these since '76....no....'72, lord I'm getting old.

Lol

[–] jordanlund 3 points 2 months ago

72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96,
00, 04, 08, 12, 16, 20, 24

14 conventions. 52 years.

[–] Ghostalmedia 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The Obamas are going to be tough act to follow. Last night was a reminder that their writing / public speaking skills are on another level. I’m not surprised they’re producers know. They know how to tell a compelling story.

[–] jordanlund 3 points 2 months ago

They were good, but I still think Clinton and Warnock from the day prior were the superstars.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

I like listening to Pete Bootyjudge

[–] jordanlund 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Playing catch up, I was out running errands. I heard most of Jeffries, some of Clinton and Oprah and all of Walz.

What do you think were the highlights? I didn't see Clinton, but he sounded rough!

[–] RampantParanoia2365 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Walz was the highlight I thought. He really is a great speaker. There wasn't one wasted word in the speech, and the way his kids were so damn happy for him really highlighted the key difference between the two sides.

Jeffries was also pretty great.

[–] kescusay 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Hard to imagine not tearing up watching Gus Walz. When he stood up crying and said, "That's my dad!" it hit me right in my dad brain.

[–] RampantParanoia2365 2 points 2 months ago

Yes, I'm not even a dad, but it hit me too.

[–] Scallionsandeggs 3 points 2 months ago

I'm not sure what made me feel older, how rough he sounded, or him dropping a self-deprecating McDonald's joke. Talk about a throwback.

[–] return2ozma 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Chris Cuomo actually doing real journalism tonight at the DNC: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-9ZjCKgRro/

[–] jordanlund 4 points 2 months ago

I highly, highly encourage everyone to watch the film Bulworth.

California Senator has a breakdown, hires someone to kill himself, but before that happens...

https://youtu.be/uMaZYCIR1bg

(NSFW)

https://youtu.be/jBh4y6cKXng

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