First day was pretty electric, I thought. AOC, Clinton, Warnock and Crockett tearing the roof off the joint.

Tuesday is generally a light day with the VP on Wednesday and top of the ticket Thursday, but check this out:

https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/08/19/dnc-speaker-schedule-by-day/

Tuesday, Aug. 20: A Bold Vision for America’s Future

Former President Barack Obama
Former first lady Michelle Obama
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff
Gov. JB Pritzker

Duelling Obamas!

Streaming info:

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

  • @Pronell
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    132 months ago

    My cat Bernie Sanders watching Bernie Sanders:

    • @[email protected]
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      72 months ago

      Such a good kitty! Let’s tear down the structures of power and have free cat food for every fuzzy kitty!

    • @return2ozma
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      And then they put up a billionaire right after Bernie that bragged about being “an actual billionaire” and the crowd cheered wildly. Oof.

      Bernie’s 2020 National Press Secretary:

      • Rentlar
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        The cheering for the comment was relatively short, mixed with boos and from what it sounded like the cheers came more from the Illinois side. Compared to the rest of the breathtaking speeches Pritzker didn’t get cheers I’d consider wild.

        Relevant portion of the speech

        The billionaire made clear that making things affordable for everyone instead of just the likes of Musk, is a position not exclusive to poor people.

  • @[email protected]
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    112 months ago

    God damn I’ve missed his style. Probably one of the greatest orators this country has ever had.

  • @[email protected]
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    72 months ago

    Damn, I wonder who Michelle Obama is talking about riding an escalator to the top of a mountain and cheating when things don’t go their way. Whoever that is sounds like a real shit heel.

  • @kescusay
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    72 months ago

    Trump must be watching this and shitting himself even more than he usually does. The difference between this roll call and the one at the RNC is night and day.

    Hell, the sheer energy levels are different by several orders of magnitude.

  • @kescusay
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    73 months ago

    Good lineup of speakers, but they’ve got a really tough act to follow.

    • @RampantParanoia2365
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      62 months ago

      Biden gave a great speech, but Obama is a master orator. Something tells me he’ll be alright.

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    So, how the hell are all these people still so energetic? They’re screaming their heads off every time a speaker delivers a good line, they’re dancing along to Common, they’re partying hearty… and not one of them got to sleep before 2:00 AM last night.

    It’s inspiring, and at the same time I’m wondering if they’re handing out meth party favors.

    • @jordanlundOPM
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      62 months ago

      The energy in rooms like this is palpable and it’s contagious.

  • @[email protected]
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    62 months ago

    New York: “Greatest state in the U.S”

    Massachusetts: “The fuck yo is!”

    baseball game breaks out

  • @kescusay
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    62 months ago

    This rollcall vote is surprisingly fun to watch, even if it’s entirely ceremonial.

    • @RampantParanoia2365
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      Is this kind of roll call ceremony at all normal, with the musical aspect? I haven’t watched a lot of conventions.

  • @RampantParanoia2365
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    62 months ago

    I can’t believe I’m hearing Dropkick at the goddamn Democratic convention lol.

  • @RampantParanoia2365
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    52 months ago

    Arkansas’s delegate just gave a fire rhythmic delivery for roll call.