2024 Democratic National Conventional
A minute over a month ago, Democrats were coming to grips with the idea of that President Biden might not to be the best candidate to represent their party in the race against former President Donald Trump, with more of worry about what they thought could be a landslide loss up and down the ballot in November.
What a difference a convention makes
Democratic delegates and officials as collected in the Chicago for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where they praised Mr. Biden’s legacy during the time to exited embracing Vice President Kamala Harris and the energy she brought to the top of the ticket. Over the course of the week, speakers preached unity and joy as they different to her leadership and personality with Trump’s.
some of the top highlights from this year’s Democratic convention:
AOC gets a high point speaking slot
For the first time, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York was given a high point speaking slot on the convention’s opening night. In 2020, she got just 90 seconds to speak at the head of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
In her fiery seven-minute speech on Monday, she spoke to the middle class and got ringing applause as she called former President Donald Trump a “two-bit union buster” who would”Sell off the nation for a dollar if it meant padding his own wealth and greasing the palms of his Wall Street buddies.”
Biden gets emotional during send-off
Mr. Biden clean away tears as he took the stage on Monday after an introduction by his daughter, Ashley Biden.
The president hugged his daughter for nearly 30 seconds, strain at a tissue out of his pocket to dry his eyes, before repeatedly thanking the crowd throughout a lengthy standing hand clapping.
A month ago, Mr. Biden was set to accept the nomination on the convention’s final day. But Democrats who feared he could not beat Trump in November influenced him to end his campaign.
Mr. Biden instead gave a speech on the convention’s opening day before he rolled off to California for vacation. The timing of his remarks were pushed late into the night on the East Coast after earlier parts of the program hurried, which some saw as a treat disrespectfully to the president.
“I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my career, but I gave my best to you,” Mr. Biden said.
Democrats add flavor to roll call with musical nod to each state
2024 Democratic National Convention
DJ Cassidy speaks thought the roll call at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024.
Democrats are highlighted to the party in political party throughout Tuesday’s ceremonial roll call as DJ Cassidy spun banger after banger.
Though Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, were officially nominated in a virtual roll call before the convention by itself,deputation reaffirmed their support for the duo in a vote set to a soundtrack of that saluted each U.S. state and territory.
Songs ranged from Prince’s “1999” to “California Love” by Tupac and “Good Luck, Babe” by Chappell Roan.
Lil Jon Electrifies the Arena with a Surprise Performance
When the camera shifted to Georgia’s delegation during the roll call, Atlanta’s own Lil Jon set the arena ablaze with energy. Screaming his signature “Yeahhhh” and remixing “Turn Down For What” to “Turn Out For What,” he transformed the convention space into a high-energy party, sending waves of excitement through the crowd.
Michelle Obama Takes a Swipe at Trump
In a stirring speech on Tuesday, former First Lady Michelle Obama hinted at a transformative shift in the political climate. While she gave a strong endorsement to Kamala Harris, Obama didn’t shy away from criticizing Donald Trump.
“For years, Donald Trump has tried to instill fear in people,” Obama said, highlighting Trump’s discomfort with successful Black individuals. “His narrow worldview made him uneasy about the presence of hardworking, accomplished Black professionals.” She cheekily added, “Who’s going to tell him that the job he’s eyeing might just be one of those ‘Black jobs’?” This was a nod to Trump’s June debate comment about immigrants taking “Black jobs.”
Barack Obama Mocks Trump’s Obsession with Crowd Sizes
In his keynote address on Tuesday, former President Barack Obama took a humorous jab at Trump’s preoccupation with crowd sizes. Referring to Trump’s focus as part of a larger pattern of childish behavior and bizarre conspiracy theories, Obama quipped, “There’s the childish nicknames, the crazy conspiracy theories, this weird obsession with crowd sizes,” prompting laughter from the audience. His gestures during this remark playfully hinted at a broader implication.
Doug Emhoff Makes His National Debut
If Kamala Harris secures the presidency in November, her husband, Doug Emhoff, would make history as the first “First Gentleman.” On the second day of the convention, Emhoff introduced himself to the nation, sharing a touching story about leaving a heartfelt voicemail for Harris before their first date—a message she still plays for him every anniversary. Emhoff, a former entertainment lawyer with two adult children from a previous marriage, spoke of Harris’s unwavering support. His son, Cole Emhoff, presented a heartwarming video about their family, with his ex-wife Kerstin Emhoff involved in the production.
Gus Walz Emotionally Cheers for His Dad
Seventeen-year-old Gus Walz was visibly moved during his father, Tim Walz’s, pivotal moment as vice presidential nominee. With tears in his eyes, Gus stood up and shouted, “That’s my dad!” The Walz family had recently shared in a People magazine interview that Gus, a high school senior with a nonverbal learning disorder, ADHD, and anxiety disorder, considers these challenges his “secret power” and is “brilliant.”
Oprah Winfrey Makes an Unexpected Appearance
Oprah Winfrey, known for staying out of politics, made a surprise appearance on Wednesday, delivering pointed critiques of Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance. Winfrey took aim at Vance’s derogatory remarks about women with cats and denounced Trump’s controversial statements about elections. Following her speech, she told “CBS Mornings” that she felt compelled to speak out due to the critical stakes involved, particularly concerning abortion rights.
