Democratic National Convention August 19-22 2024

Just to be precise, it is not AN auditorium - it is THE Auditorium! ;). Adler and Sullivan national landmark. And amazing space.

Wouldn’t it be beautiful if Obama wore a tan suit tonight? :rofl:

Okay, I’ve got a list of tonight’s speakers. First of all, tonight’s theme is “A Bold Vision for America’s Future,” so I guess looking forward is what we can expect from these folks (in no particular order):

Barack Obama
Michelle Obama
Doug Emhoff
Sen. Bernie Sanders
Sen Chuck Schumer
Sen. Tammy Duckworth
Gov. Michelle Lujam Grisham
Gov. J.B. Pritzker
Stephanie Grisham

I don’t know if there will be any musical performances. If so, the names of the performers are not being shown on the news I’m watching. But a band was doing a sound check earlier, so who knows?

I was listening to rightwing WABC after the DNC last night and they were taking phone calls. One caller says “How come they didn’t have any wrestlers like the RNC?” They hung up.

Aren’t there supposed to be musical numbers involved in what I like to call the “Rock & Roll Call of the States” when the delegates cast their votes?

Which brings up the question: will anybody dare not vote for Harris? Technically, this isn’t the “binding” vote - that already happened virtually, in order to prevent Ohio Republicans from shenanigans that would keep Harris off of the ballot in that state - so I don’t think there’s a requirement that pledged delegates vote for their pledged candidate.

I look forward to another Obama DNC speech.
But, for those not familiar with JB Pritzker, this is a man who is not intimidated by Donald Trump. I also look forward to the Governor’s speech.

He was bar hopping on the Daily Show last night. Quite fun.

Looks like there will be a couple of musical performances. They just mentioned that Patti Labelle and Common would be performing.

And one more speaker: Angela Alsobrooks. Last minute addition? They were not mentioning her previously.

Indeed. I am glad and encouraged that she (and her supporters) kept steady and avoided what seemed to be an urge by some on the left of wanting to do a speedrun to the top, which in turn defused the right’s attempt at straw-womanning her into a caricature of what’s wrong with the progressives.

And if she does not get to the presidential race, well, nothing wrong with one day being Speaker or Chair of Ways and Means. Realistically out of any dozen up and comers you can name for a future presidential prospect, only one or two may ever even be in the ticket.

The former president is not going to like this:

What he’s really not going to like is Thursday night, if/when Harris’s acceptance speech outdraws Trump’s. “Fake Ratings!”

Has Mike Lindell been spotted yet?

LOL, he may hate it. I love it! :smiley:

Did you see the retired Teamsters guy who just spoke? I didn’t catch his name. I guess all the Black Teamsters have endorsed Harris and walked away from O’Brien, completely disregarding him.

Stephanie Grisham’s remarks were short but poison-tipped where Donnie is concerned. Ouch! Loved it.

This was amazing from Biden last night as well. America isn’t losing. Trump is the loser. Great stuff.

James Taylor had the opening act. I like it. Here’s live feed from Brian Tyler Cohen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww8LUEru5Cg

Did she speak already? I got called away for a bit; I don’t know what I missed.

Yeah. It was very early. And very short. You should be able to find a replay somewhere.



What?? I missed that?? I started watching at 5:30 Central. :worried:

It hasn’t started yet. They’re just playing music (not live). check above link.