I’ve been watching political conventions on TV every year, since I was a child. The one exception was the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. I was busy demonstrating and trying to defend myself against a police riot. This year, there will be a completely unique convention.
On Monday, CNN gave an overview of the major speakers to expect on the kickoff night of the Democratic National Convention, as the party holds its nominating ceremony virtually for the first time in history.
“It will be a convention unlike any other: The coronavirus pandemic forced Democrats to scrap their planned in-person Milwaukee convention,” said the report. “Instead, speakers will deliver speeches from locations across the country and without the large in-person crowds that are traditionally seen at these events. All eyes will be on how smoothly the transition to a virtual convention works.”
“Top speakers of the night include former first lady Michelle Obama, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and a Republican — former Ohio Gov. John Kasich,” continued the report. “Obama and Sanders are two of the most popular figures in Democratic politics. Kasich, a former presidential candidate, is emblematic of the kind of anti-Trump Republican who Biden is hoping to win over in November.”… [emphasis added]
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CNN talked about the whole convention, not just tonight.
The DNC will look a lot different this year
I hope it goes well. I’ll try to include the full video from the night before every day.
RESIST!!
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This is really exciting!
I hope too, that all goes well.
Thanks Tom, for the reminder.
The “virtual” quality of the conventional be inserting, but, presumably, just barely relevant to the entire production. The presence of Kashich will be an entirely other matter, perhaps of considerable importance.
Should be interesting. Has Dumpy begun to lambaste Kasich with his usual nicknaming?
I’m just going to drop the BRAND NEW RANDY RAINBOW here – it’s a real gem, and appropriate.
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Great one by Randy. Love the melody and lyrics.
Thanks Joanne
Love the RR video of Ms. Kamala.
Both are so awesome!!
Thanks, Joanne for posting.
Randy Rainbow is great! I always loved the Camelot song and it is so appropriate in a number of ways! Thank JD for bringing us Randy!
Thanks for a wonderful and appropriate Randy 🌈, Joanne.
Great RR Vid!
I’m really looking forward to tonight’s Democratic National Convention.
I too hope it goes smoothly.
Will look forward to your recaps.
Thanks TomCat
Mayor Richard Daley of Chicago has been long known for his gaffes. But not innocent ones like Biden – but more in the humorous, but truthful, manner of Yogi Berra.
In defense of the heavy-handed tactics of his police force while presiding over the DNC Convention in 1968, one of his most famous ones is a favorite of mine:
LOL!
However, in this case the police did create disorder.
Sorry, for me this is one of those ‘you have to been born there’ moments. I won’t be joining you in the fun.
Thanx, Joanne, for the Kamala video! I will definitely share it with my buds.
Thanks, Hugs, and Amen to all!