Kansas Crimson

dolomite wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 5:49 pm RFK Jr looking for employment in Trump administration.

only cuz the Harris campaign wouldn’t give him the time of day

joke

twocoach wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 1:36 pm Tonight's speakers include Tim Walz formally accepting the nomination for VP, former President Bill Clinton, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senators Cory Booker of New Jersey, Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Chris Murphy of Connecticut, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Governors Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Wes Moore of Maryland. Since a full schedule has not been released, there may be additional speakers. Nothing will be able to top what the Obamas did last night but I will be tuning in for sure.

Oprah.

Shirley wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 6:18 pm

twocoach wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 1:36 pm Tonight's speakers include Tim Walz formally accepting the nomination for VP, former President Bill Clinton, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senators Cory Booker of New Jersey, Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Chris Murphy of Connecticut, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Governors Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Wes Moore of Maryland. Since a full schedule has not been released, there may be additional speakers. Nothing will be able to top what the Obamas did last night but I will be tuning in for sure.

Oprah.

Tonight's schedule......


5:30 p.m.
Call to Order: Alex Hornbrook, Executive Director of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee
Gavel In: New Jersey SenatorCory Booker
Invocation: Sri Rakesh Bhatt, Sri Siva Vishnu Temple and Bishop Leah D. Daughtry, The House of the Lord Churches
Pledge of Allegiance: Students from Moreland Arts & Health Sciences Magnet School from St. Paul, MN
National Anthem: Jess Davis
Presentation of Honorary Resolutions: Democratic National Committee Chairman Rep. Jaime Harrison, joined by Vice Chairs The Honorable Keisha Lance Bottoms, Ken Martin, Henry R. Muñoz III, Treasurer Virginia McGregor, and Finance Chair Chris Korge.
Remarks: Mini Timmaraju, President and CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All
Remarks: Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Action Fund
Remarks: Cecile Richards, Reproductive Rights Champion
Remarks: Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign
Remarks: Jessica Mackler, President of EMILYs List
Remarks: María Teresa Kumar, Founding President and CEO of Voto Latino
Remarks: New York Rep. Tom Suozzi


6:00 p.m.
Welcome Remarks: Sen. Cory Booker
Joint Remarks: Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Joint Remarks: Rashawn Spivey and Deanna Branch, lead pipe removal advocates
Remarks: Delaware Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester
Remarks: New York Rep. Grace Meng
Remarks: "Project 2025-Chapter Three: Freedoms" from Colorado Governor Jared Polis
Remarks: Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Remarks: DCCC chair Suzan DelBene
Remarks: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison
Remarks: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel
Joint Remarks: Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Performance: Maren Morris


7:00 p.m.
Remarks: Texas Rep. Veronica Escobar
Remarks: Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy
Remarks: Bexar County, Texas Sheriff Javier Salazar
Remarks: House Democratic Caucus Chair California Rep. Pete Aguilar
Influencer Remarks: Carlos Eduardo Espina, content creator
Remarks: Olivia Troye, former Trump administration national security official
Remarks: Former Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan
Remarks: Mississippi Rep.Bennie G. Thompson
Remarks: Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, retired U.S. Capitol Police officer
Remarks: New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim
Influencer Remarks: Olivia Julianna, content creator
Performance: Stevie Wonder
Remarks: Comedian and actor Kenan Thompson and Guests on Project 2025


8:00 p.m.
Host Introduction: Mindy Kaling
Remarks: U.S. House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Remarks: Former President Bill Clinton
Remarks: House Speaker Emirta Nancy Pelosi
Remarks: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
Remarks: Alexander Hudlin, Jasper Emhoff, Arden Emhoff
Remarks: Nevada Senator Cortez Masto


9:00 p.m.
Performance: Amanda Gorman, National Youth Poet Laureate
Remarks: Maryland Governor Wes Moore
Remarks: Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg
Performance: John Legend and Sheila E.
Remarks: Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar
Remarks: Benjamin C. Ingman, former student of Governor Walz
Remarks: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, candidate for vice president
Benediction: William Emmanuel Hall, lead pastor of St. James Church in Chicago

japhy wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 8:45 am I had forgotten what a great political speech sounded like. The Obamas crushed it.

Emhoff shined as well in a more real person sorta way.

I watched on NPR. They had a group of journalists who were commenting on the speeches afterwards. There was a guy on from the Washington Post, he broke down in tears when he was talking about Michelle Obama's speech. No professional breaking down the message, it obviously struck him personally in a very strong way. Annie walked in during Emhoff's speech. She was playing with her phone. When Michelle spoke she stopped and listened and started crying as well. It was fucking glorious.

One of the commentators broke it down this way. The trumpty/Vance speeches told us that America is blood and soil. The Obama speeches told us that America is an idea, a belief in freedom, equality and community.

The contrast could not be any more stark. Throw out everything else, this is the choice voters have before them.

I turned on FOX just to see what their talking heads had to say. The first commentator said the Obamas hit it out of the park. Their speeches and messages were perfect. I switched channels before the cynics could start talking.

I don't know how the DNC tops last night. Beyonce and Taylor could walk out on Thursday night waving sparklers and singing Freedom and will seem like hollow spectacle compared to what we heard last night.

And Michelle wore a sleeveless dress just for psych.

Oink

Welp, if Oprah is not enough to put Harris-Walz over the top then I don’t know what will.

JKLivin wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 6:59 pm

japhy wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 8:45 am I had forgotten what a great political speech sounded like. The Obamas crushed it.

Emhoff shined as well in a more real person sorta way.

I watched on NPR. They had a group of journalists who were commenting on the speeches afterwards. There was a guy on from the Washington Post, he broke down in tears when he was talking about Michelle Obama's speech. No professional breaking down the message, it obviously struck him personally in a very strong way. Annie walked in during Emhoff's speech. She was playing with her phone. When Michelle spoke she stopped and listened and started crying as well. It was fucking glorious.

One of the commentators broke it down this way. The trumpty/Vance speeches told us that America is blood and soil. The Obama speeches told us that America is an idea, a belief in freedom, equality and community.

The contrast could not be any more stark. Throw out everything else, this is the choice voters have before them.

I turned on FOX just to see what their talking heads had to say. The first commentator said the Obamas hit it out of the park. Their speeches and messages were perfect. I switched channels before the cynics could start talking.

I don't know how the DNC tops last night. Beyonce and Taylor could walk out on Thursday night waving sparklers and singing Freedom and will seem like hollow spectacle compared to what we heard last night.

And Michelle wore a sleeveless dress just for psych.

Oink

Attaboy!

Did you make it over to Howell for the trumpty/KKK revival? I hear it was darkly uplifting.

yes, psych is a verified pig

japhy wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 7:20 pm

JKLivin wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 6:59 pm

japhy wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 8:45 am I had forgotten what a great political speech sounded like. The Obamas crushed it.

Emhoff shined as well in a more real person sorta way.

I watched on NPR. They had a group of journalists who were commenting on the speeches afterwards. There was a guy on from the Washington Post, he broke down in tears when he was talking about Michelle Obama's speech. No professional breaking down the message, it obviously struck him personally in a very strong way. Annie walked in during Emhoff's speech. She was playing with her phone. When Michelle spoke she stopped and listened and started crying as well. It was fucking glorious.

One of the commentators broke it down this way. The trumpty/Vance speeches told us that America is blood and soil. The Obama speeches told us that America is an idea, a belief in freedom, equality and community.

The contrast could not be any more stark. Throw out everything else, this is the choice voters have before them.

I turned on FOX just to see what their talking heads had to say. The first commentator said the Obamas hit it out of the park. Their speeches and messages were perfect. I switched channels before the cynics could start talking.

I don't know how the DNC tops last night. Beyonce and Taylor could walk out on Thursday night waving sparklers and singing Freedom and will seem like hollow spectacle compared to what we heard last night.

And Michelle wore a sleeveless dress just for psych.

Oink

Attaboy!

Did you make it over to Howell for the trumpty/KKK revival? I hear it was darkly uplifting.

Nope. Busy making a living in the “best economy ever.” I remember free time, back when we had a real POTUS. Hopefully we’ll have him back soon.

I'm watching a string on Republicans endorse Ms. Harris.

and a lovely replay of the peacefulness of J6

God Damn what a video!

Tourists

Taking a break after Stevie to listen ro Higher Ground

Stevie’s voice is still spectacular

KUTradition wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 7:55 pm Stevie’s voice is still spectacular

^^^

I was pleasantly surprised at that too.

Not that he's any Kid Rock.

When does Scott Baio speak?

Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground - FUCK YEAH!

Mindy's had some work done.


I didn't recognize her.
Props to her plastic surgeon.

Shirley wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 7:56 pm

KUTradition wrote: ↑Wed Aug 21, 2024 7:55 pm Stevie’s voice is still spectacular

^^^

I was pleasantly surprised at that too.

Not that he's any Kid Rock.

Higher Ground > Wang Dang Sweet Poon Tang

Lara Trump singing would really make the night. Let's get physical with Kid Rock