Official DNC Thread (@ content in thread)

[AAM2012]

Honestly, I have no idea how any other night this week can compare to tonight…

Bill Clinton has some really big shoes to fill 😆

[mags]

Aug 19, 2024 23:03:20 GMT -5 AAM2012 said:

Honestly, I have no idea how any other night this week can compare to tonight…

Totally agree! I could watch this night over and over again.

[isabel]

Aug 19, 2024 20:57:53 GMT -5 pugz said:

Aug 19, 2024 20:55:19 GMT -5 AAM2012 said:

Am I the only one here watching?

We just tuned in when AOC was on stage. I need to find a clip of when Harris comes in. 

If you find it, can you post? I haven't been watching, but would like to see this.

[icedcoffee]

A+!

Worth staying up for. ❤️

[al dente]

Aug 19, 2024 22:00:37 GMT -5 prettyinpearls said:

I knew I couldn't watch live tonight but totally forgot to DVR it; any idea where I can stream the full presentation? Highlights aren't going to be enough for me!

CSPAN seems to have the whole thing. I'm not sure if it will go away when they start up again tomorrow though.

www.c-span.org/video/?537638-1/democratic-national-convention-day-1

[dutchgirl678]

Check out kamalahq on IG or Threads

[underwaterrhymes]

YouTube has it:

www.youtube.com/live/uG6aIR5LvWM?si=4xPzs18_HCCnfIdw

[lilac05]

Aug 19, 2024 13:22:18 GMT -5 lilac05 said:

I love how the party is including creators to increase coverage of the convention. I think it's a very wise investment of resources.

I would love to hear more about the compensation packages, if for no other reason than to shut down the Republicans. I'd love to hear something like "It costs X to run a 30 second ad on major television networks for 90 days. The party is spending Y to have creators attend the convention and report what they're experiences."

I'd also love to know if there are any restrictions or guidelines on what they're allowed to post. Here again, I don't think they're doing anything wrong (quite the contrary), but I think transparency would shut up the haters and allow others to open up more to the coverage that they're seeing.

Follow-up to this because @iampoliticsgirl covered a bit of it. They’re not being paid to be there (by the DNC), are not given any talking points, guidelines, or restrictions on what they’re allowed to post. They were invited to attend and encouraged to share their experiences to their own audience.

I think that says SO much about the confidence that the party has in what is happening their as well as their awareness of how a huge portion of our population gets their information these days. There are even influencers there who typically have nothing to do with news/politics.

The party is awake! They’re watching and listening. And there are obviously younger, connected people helping make decisions in how things happen.

[rachers]

I totally cried through AOC and Hilary - finally went to bed because I felt exhausted.

The positive energy is contagious though and I am here for it!

[redheadbaker]

Aug 19, 2024 23:07:42 GMT -5 isabel said:

Aug 19, 2024 20:57:53 GMT -5 pugz said:

We just tuned in when AOC was on stage. I need to find a clip of when Harris comes in. 

If you find it, can you post? I haven't been watching, but would like to see this.

Colbert showed a clip of that moment during his monologue last night. 

[picksthemusic]

I watched last night and I'm still on a high and tearing up when I remember moments. Everyone was great! So many amazing people and speeches. Can't wait to see what tonight has in store!

[isabel]

Aug 20, 2024 9:10:30 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

Aug 19, 2024 23:07:42 GMT -5 isabel said:

If you find it, can you post? I haven't been watching, but would like to see this.

Colbert showed a clip of that moment during his monologue last night. 

Doug waving at her made me lol. It was so cute.

[redheadbaker]

www.nbcchicago.com/dnc-chicago-2024/what-time-does-the-dnc-start-tonight-heres-the-full-day-2-schedule-where-to-watch/3526668/

While the full list of speakers and timing for Tuesday has not yet been released, some of the Democratic Party’s biggest stars will be on-hand, with speeches from not just Obama himself, but former First Lady Michelle Obama and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker both on the docket.

Biden won’t be in the hall to see his former running mate speak, as he departed Chicago after delivering his own speech Monday.

Other speeches expected Tuesday include: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer; Sen. Tammy Duckworth; Sen. Bernie Sanders; New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham; Mayor John Giles of Mesa, Arizona; Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.

Giles is among multiple Republican leaders set to speak at the DNC.

The Harris campaign announced Tuesday that former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois and former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, along with former Trump White House staffers Olivia Troye, a former national security official, and Stephanie Grisham, who was a White House press secretary, are all slated to speak.

[mcsangel2]

Hillary's speech last night. OMG. Holy Cow. It was everything.

[icedcoffee]

Whoever was in charge of the Kamala/Walz commercials/videos last night deserves a raise.

[Vespasia]

Aug 19, 2024 20:57:02 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

How did we end up with the orange menace when we could have had HRC?

I think often about her unused election night glass ceiling confetti and get sad all over again. Certainly not the most depressing part of her election loss but somehow it's really stuck with me. 

I didn't know until today that an artist used it for a snow globe art installation. 
www.cnn.com/2017/07/14/politics/hillary-clinton-confetti-art-trnd/index.html

[ellipses84]

Alright, who is tearing up, watching clips of the DNC?!

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Most recently for me it’s seeing Kamala’s great nieces look down onto the stage from the high in the stands and they are so excited! One is wearing a little tan suit to match her auntie. 🥹

[mcppalmbeach]

Aug 20, 2024 12:57:13 GMT -5 Vespasia said:

Aug 19, 2024 20:57:02 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

How did we end up with the orange menace when we could have had HRC?

I think often about her unused election night glass ceiling confetti and get sad all over again. Certainly not the most depressing part of her election loss but somehow it's really stuck with me. 

I didn't know until today that an artist used it for a snow globe art installation. 
www.cnn.com/2017/07/14/politics/hillary-clinton-confetti-art-trnd/index.html

Oh that is really freaking cool. And heartbreaking.

[spindle92]

I simply cannot wait for tonight to see both Obama's bring it.

Tissues are ready!

[neverfstop]

I didn't get to watch last night, but I am so thrilled with the joy and happiness that everybody is bringing, as well as the sharp elbows and biting critiques.  ETA: instagram is fabulous right now, I want to see all these clips, these attacks, rump-bashing quotes, these fun moments!!

So many good social media moments that are sharable & just fantastic..

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Tim Walz kids putting bunny ears on him during an interview, only made better by him tweeting it himself. I love that he can be silly & humble...

SPOILER: Click to show

x.com/Tim_Walz/status/1825716274040557631[/spoiler}

[neverfstop]

Reminder that Tim Wallz disclosed during his vetting that he's never used a teleprompter before, so here's wishing him luck! His speeches before have all been off the cuff (notes?) and he's a great speaker, so I hope this only helps.

[Deleted]

Aug 20, 2024 18:35:04 GMT -5 neverfstop said:

Reminder that Tim Wallz disclosed during his vetting that he's never used a teleprompter before, so here's wishing him luck! His speeches before have all been off the cuff (notes?) and he's a great speaker, so I hope this only helps.

I’m not surprised that a HS teacher and football coach would be able to speak off the cuff! Honestly the more I learn about Walz, the more I like him.

[shopgirl07]

Well this casting of the votes is fun!

[icedcoffee]

Did California Pass so they can be the last?

[pixy0stix]

Aug 20, 2024 19:03:09 GMT -5 icedcoffee said:

Did California Pass so they can be the last?

Yes, the candidate's home state is usually last.

[pixy0stix]

I love this, I'm sad I just tuned in.

[shopgirl07]

Lil Jon toooo the WALZ!

[beetea]

This is so much unhinged delight. Who could have predicted that Lil Jon would make an appearance at the DNC. 🤣

[icedcoffee]

Lil Jon! OMG. I have so much shit to do but I can’t turn it off.

[redheadbaker]

Sean Astin!