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Democratic National Convention Megathread! Day 1 - Monday 8/19 (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by jordanlund@lemmy.world to c/politics@lemmy.world

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Here we go again! 8/19 to 8/22

Guide here from the BBC of all places:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80ey324neeo

"President Biden will headline the convention on Monday night. The crowd will also hear from First Lady Jill Biden, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other Democratic leaders.

On Tuesday, former President Barack Obama is expected to deliver remarks. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Ms Harris’s husband, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, will also address the convention on Tuesday.

Wednesday’s line-up reportedly features former President Bill Clinton and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, among others.

Ms Harris’s running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, will give the prime-time speech that night after his nomination.

The most important night of the convention is Thursday, when Vice-President Harris will take the stage. She will formally accept the presidential nomination and give her speech on the final night of the convention dedicated "For the Future."

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former First Lady Michelle Obama, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will also take the stage at some point during the week."

All sorts of streaming info here:

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

Day 1 Schedule, all times are Central, so +1 for Eastern, -1 for Mountain, -2 for Pacific.

https://www.nbcchicago.com/dnc-chicago-2024/who-is-speaking-at-the-dnc-tonight-full-speaker-list-and-schedule/3525559/

Remarks The Honorable Kathy Hochul Governor of New York

Remarks Shawn Fain President of the United Automobile Workers

Remarks The Honorable Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, New York

Remarks The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Former United States Secretary of State

Remarks The Honorable James E. Clyburn Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, South Carolina

Remarks The Honorable Jamie Raskin Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Maryland

Remarks The Honorable Jasmine Crockett Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Texas

Remarks The Honorable Grace Meng Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, New York

Joint Remarks Amanda and Josh Zurawski, Texas Kaitlyn Joshua, Louisiana Hadley Duvall, Kentucky

Remarks The Honorable Andy Beshear Governor of Kentucky

Remarks The Honorable Reverend Raphael G. Warnock United States Senator, Georgia

Remarks The Honorable Chris Coons United States Senator, Delaware

Remarks Dr. Jill Biden First Lady of the United States

Introduction Ashley Biden

Remarks The Honorable Joe Biden President of the United States

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[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 18 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

AOC with the first Gaza shout out calling for both a cease fire and hostage release.

Around the 3 hour 20 minute mark here:

https://www.youtube.com/live/Cc2OVG05dLk

[–] Scallionsandeggs@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

I'm also already seeing that "two-bit union buster" line a lot.

[–] kescusay@lemmy.world 15 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (3 children)

Biden is doing a damn good job so far.

Edit: No, he's doing a fucking great job. This is a really good speech, and he's clearly fully recovered from COVID-19.

Edit #2: This is an amazing speech. This is Joe at his absolute best.

Edit #3: Calling out Trump's insults to veterans and WWII soldiers who lost their lives.

Edit #4: "I love the job. But I love my country more."

Final edit: That might very well have been the best speech of Joe Biden's life.

[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 8 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

I know more leaders of the world by their first name just because I'm so damn old.

- Joe Biden

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago

Trump did too... Theresa England, Angela Germany, Emmanuel France, Tim Apple, Vladimir Putin.

[–] ultramaven@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

It isn’t as though I’ve been around long enough to see them all, but I’d have to agree with your edits that he gave the speech of his life tonight.

30 years ago, Joe wouldn’t even recognize himself. I think my favourite line was in reference to all of the Democrats that have spent decades arguing for economic liberalism in vain. It felt like he included himself. As so many love to say, those that seek power often don’t deserve it; Joe reminded us tonight of how he’s spent his entire life redeeming himself.

[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Ashley and Jill did pretty well too - but Biden is also delivering solidly.

[–] kescusay@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago

So far, I feel like the speeches have ranged from good to fantastic. No bad ones. And they've all been substantive.

God, what a difference from the shitshow of the RNC.

[–] TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee 13 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Joe's little crack at himself was funny.

"I know every leader of every nation because I'm so damn old"

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

When they kept chanting "We love Joe!" I half expected him to go "C'mon guys, if you keep this up we'll be here all night and it's already past my bedtime..."

[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 weeks ago

That was my joke to my partner "Please just let the old man speak already - he can't stand there forever."

[–] TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Damn Raphael showing his preacher roots lol.

This is one hell of a speech!

[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 weeks ago

Warnock is seriously hitting it out of the fucking park.

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 9 points 3 weeks ago (7 children)

Hillary is out of fucks to give and this is the best speech she's had in years.

[–] WoahWoah@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago

Especially after AOC. She wasn't bad, but she didn't have good pacing, so it seemed rushed. She also was clearly trying to bring energy, but instead of it seeming incredibly passionate, it seemed like someone trying to make it seem passionate. Hillary just knows how to deliver a speech to a large crowd and handle the reaction of the crowd well in her timing.

[–] kescusay@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

If she'd been like that in 2016, she'd be finishing her second term right now.

[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 weeks ago

If she was like that in the 2016 primaries and hadn't felt the need to use pressure to end that contest early she very well may have. Alternatively, it may be the end of a Sanders second term... instead, she helped get us Trump.

[–] negativenull@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

That was truly a great speech!

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[–] TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee 9 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I want that Trump is a Scab shirt lmao

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

Might be something the Union whipped up for him, I don't see it out there anywhere, even for donations.

Give it a day. LOL.

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Every time they cut to Walz it looks like he's going to cry! Somebody give that poor man a hug!

[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 9 points 3 weeks ago

As a deeply emotional manish person I feel it... especially the survivors of anti-abortion laws brought me to fucking tears.

[–] lennybird@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (14 children)

Substance is already night and day compared to the garbage at the Republican convention.

Also I hope these protesters realize that Democrats will not risk getting ahead of the polls, so if they want to influence Harris and Biden more, then they need to spend their time not attacking Biden or Harris, but convincing their fellow Americans. Continue to shift the polls and you'll continie to see a shift in policy as we've already seen.

[–] archomrade@midwest.social 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It would be really hard to convince fellow Americans to end support for Israel's genocide without mentioning who it is that's refusing to end support for Israel's genocide.

[–] lennybird@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

I'm not sure I buy that because explaining to your fellow Americans the genocide Israel is committing does not even require raising the current administration once. Once more Americans recognize the blatant atrocities Israel is committing and how Netanyahu has perpetrated around 40 x October 7ths not counting longterm damage to civilian infrastructure, then polls change; then policy changes as a reflection of said polling.

Whether we like it or not, the administration is carefully weighing different groups in different states, and over-committing to one may lead to net-losses from the others for the election. Hence their delicate toeing the line with not abandoning Israel but sympathizing with the civilian plight in Gaza.

Forget the fact that there is massive risk to withdraw military aid to Israel, where Bibi just so happens to ignore more intelligence of an impending Hamas attack. Then Israel accuses the Democrats of antisemitism and leaving them defenseless against terrorists. If it wasn't obvious, this sinks Democrats and leaves the door open for a far more pro-Israeli administration.

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[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

The erupting cheer of "Union Joe" is extremely wonderful to hear.

[–] TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I remember Infrastructure Week lol.

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[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

Reverend Warnock hits it out of the park.

[–] ultramaven@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Has Joe stumbled at all? This was worth waiting for, good speakin’ Joe

[–] kescusay@lemmy.world 10 points 3 weeks ago

I figure he's over his COVID-19, he's not dealing with the stress and exhaustion of trying to be president and run for president at the same time, and he's genuinely having fun.

The "I'm so damn old" line was hilarious.

This is a fantastic speech.

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

He's had a few fumbles, and it feels like the crowd has been coached to chant "We love Joe" to cover for him. But nothing like the debate performance.